Do you feel like you need to do something this Valentine’s Day but would rather go to a Mardi Gras party the day of? If so, consider venturing out on Wednesday night to see Nashville-based duo Cherub play at Old Rock House, an intimate St. Louis venue.

As electronic music becomes more respected and entrenched in the music establishment—and a remix has become much more than a simple reworking of a song—the genre is taking off as a hotbed for musical experimentation. RAC’s new album, “Strangers,” is evidence that electronic artists can create music that is more than just synth and bass but genuine artistry.

Berlin-based electro duo Modeselektor’s third album, “Monkeytown,” is a slicker, more compact effort than the duo’s previous work, and few of this year’s dance releases will dare to sound this eclectic. Hip-hop, house and dubstep influences ripple through the album, so any attempt to define the sound too emphatically is bound to fail.