Almost two decades in, Mouse on Mars continue to be one of the most inventive and unpredictable groups in electronic music. Further proof comes with their first new album in six years, Parastrophics, out February 28 on Monkeytown Records. For the next week, leading into the album’s release, XLR8R will be streaming the album in its entirety.

A life affirming and constantly surprising album, crammed with ideas, addictive detail and sheer kinetic energy, Parastrophics displays a beguiling sense of confidence and playfulness, and a subtle, yet persuasive sense of control and pace. Even when tempos climb, 303s squirm and kick / snare patterns snap to brisk attention, there's an elegance and maturity to the way each element slips in and out of the mix.

STREAM MOUSE ON MARS’ PARASTROPHICS VIA XLR8R

Mouse on Mars’ Tour Dates:

March 2 – Berlin, DE @ Columbia Club

March 3 – Cologne, DE @ E-Werk

April 4 – Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie

April 5 – Geneva, CH @ Electron Festival

April 6 – Zurich, CH @ Exil

April 12 – Munich, DE @ Backstage

April 13 – Florence, IT @ Marino Marini Museum

April 14 – Blogna, IT @ Locomotiv Club

April 20 – London, UK @ Village Underground

April 27 – Hamburg, DE @ Uebel & Gefaehrlich

April 29 – Schorndorf, DE @ Manufaktur

May 18 – Lyon, FR @ Nuit Sonores Festival

May 19 – Brussels, BE @ Orangerie @ Les Nuits Du Botanique

June 15 – Barcelona, ES @ Sonar