Bazart are bringing new life to Belpop, and Echo, their shattering debut full-length, is at the core of that musical revolution. Chart-dominating singles “Goud” and “Chaos” saw Mathieu Terryn's vocals poured over atmospheric synths and propulsive percussion for sultry slow jams elevated by refined, polished melodies—evoking Depeche Mode with a neo-soul twist. Such deftly crafted, graceful alt-pop anthems have rejuvenated Flemish music—and make Echo our editors' choice for Best Album of 2016.