Dark Energy is the debut album by American electronic music producer Jlin, released in 2015 by Planet Mu.

[2] AllMusic called it "simply one of the most compelling debut albums of 2015," describing it as "tense, thrilling, and a bit frightening.

"[3] The Quietus wrote that "In its breadth of ambition and stunningly realised sounds, Dark Energy delivers more than just a new twist on an established style [...] it maps out an inspiring and tantalising glimpse of electronic music's future.

"[11] Referring to the producer's roots in the Chicago dance style known as footwork, The Guardian wrote: "Jlin is an artist who belongs to her genre, but has an eye on where it could go next.

"[4] Resident Advisor stated that "Jlin has plenty to say, and she has a remarkably strong and distinctive voice with which to say it.