Erasure, circa Wonderland: Vince Clarke (left) with singer Andy Bell. Photograph: Tim Roney/Getty Images

Vince Clarke of Erasure's playlist: Grimes, Arca and more

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Ahead of Wonderland’s 30th anniversary celebrations, the Erasure founder shares his love of hypnotic electronica, perfectly precise pop and scary heavy metal synth

Flesh without Blood – Grimes

Infectious and uplifting; as exuberant as Teenage Kicks. A fantastically detailed pop song in which every sound and beat is precisely placed, allowing Claire Boucher’s vocal to ring like a bell.

Watch Flesh without Blood by Grimes.

Nespole – Floating Points

A futuristic soundscape of otherworldly blips and bleeps. The subtle twists and turns of Nespole are beautiful and hypnotising.

Watch Nespole by Floating Points.

World War, Pt 2 – Autre Ne Veut

The rich, soulful vocal performance of Arthur Ashin is contrasted with a minimal electronic, gospel-like soundtrack. I love the sense of desperation and sadness this song evokes.

Watch World War, Pt 2 by Autre Ne Veut.

Ten Days of Falling (Baauer Remix) – Shlohmo

An anthemic heavy metal synth dance track. Distorted and glorious, this Baauer remix must be played at full volume (11).

Watch Ten Days of Falling (Baauer Remix) by Shlohmo.

Mutant – Arca

Of all the emotions that music can kindle, “fear” is a new one. Mutant is one hell of a scary track. Incredible, unimaginable electronic sounds bring to mind destruction and desolation. A sound sculpture that may well have been forged by the Dark Lord Sauron himself in the fires of Mount Doom …

Watch Mutant by Arca.

Erasure’s 30th anniversary celebrations begin on 5 February with the limited edition vinyl reissues of Wonderland, The Circus and The Innocents

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