Scanone’s title track is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown. He skilfully combines a rolling and slightly understated electro beat with epic synth pads and evocative sci-fi samples to create a piece that is both eminently danceable as well as vast and cinematic in nature.  Full of detail without becoming overwhelming or losing its stride, this is a very well conceived track that continues to reward the listener on repeated listens and I have faith that it will stand the test of time.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Radioactive Man delivers a more traditional floor-focussed mix which seems to tick all the right boxes for ‘electro banger’ without falling into clichés. Despite being generally dryer than the original, there are opportunities to float into the distance with the spacious pads for a brief moment, adding an additional sensation of depth without making the mix at all ambient.

ADJ runs with one of the many synth themes from Andromeda, blending many of the more atmospheric elements with somewhat skittish robozaps, before dropping into a sparser kick-heavy section half way through.  Somewhat more difficult to place in terms of set-time, but none the less an enjoyable version which I think would work better for long blends in the mix rather than as a straight listening experience.

Delivering my favourite of the remix versions, Sync24′s version is essentially very minimal at its core. Tight, dry drums and a menacing bass drone keeping a largely inflexible, hypnotic groove with just the right amount of movement to keep you on board the craft as it drifts through the void.  However, the overall effect of the track is far from minimal, with the choice effects and pads opening the remix right out, and the vocal snippets adding a distinctly creepy, almost stalker like unnerving edge which stir in a subtle dash of paranoia to the journey.  Superb.

Thematically the most detached from the original, Synapse keeps us within the realms of the story by the use of vocal samples. Uneasy melodies and acid lines combine with a slightly more broken beat which remind me favourably of T-Power’s ‘Chocolate Weasel’ project, and adds diversity to the set.  Despite carrying the element of mystery and wonder from the original, there is a definite sense of resolve to Synapse’s mix which provides a welcome epilogue to the EP.

A highly recommended release which serves to push the already high standard of Yellow Machines up a few more notches.

The release is bursting with energy, and although some of the productions are somewhat raw sounding compared to his more recent releases, the overall force of his passion in this body of work remains largely unsurpassed to this day.  The tracks have not been remastered for this compilation, and instead have been taken from the original masters where available, for maximum authenticity.

Available as a complete set on a ‘name your price’ basis, exclusively through the marvellous Bandcamp system.

Click here to name your price at Bandcamp

We’ve invited “kwerk”-y Roman Candle to entertain us with some of their playful and colourful bleep-dub displays,  ‘the whispering minority’ are also lining up some abstract electronic portraits in hushed tones, plus we’ve also got various remix projects underway – including one in the bag from the seemingly unstoppable Point B.

Stay tuned folks.

The advanced apes trusted with the raw materials were Deadlock from London and Chenjesu from Melbourne respectively. This international collaboration is a fusion of traditional laid-back dub style beats and bass driven experimentalism laced with the sultry vocals of Spyndrift’s own Elle.

Final mastering done here at Binary Feedback… enjoy!

First off, a sneaky peak at the excellent new album from Point B on the Frijsfo Beats imprint.

http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2012/01/versus

Also, to mark the release of the incredibly diverse Anodyne – Empires Remixes Part 1, this dark and foreboding soundscape from twisted wrong-doers Fausten, courtesy of Combat.

http://null-void.co.uk/blog/2012/1/8/exclusive-download-anodyne-empire-of-glass-fausten-null-und.html

And finally, this awesome display of twisted-reese trickery and sub-bass sorcery from Shadow Conspiracy & Bison on the prolific Section 8.

http://dl.section8recs.com/cat/SECTION8FREE01

They are joined by acclaimed video director Shortfaced Bear who creates bespoke 3-D projections as part of the set.

Here is a short sound-clip from a recent set…

If you are interested in booking Treen or finding out more, please contact them directly at : treensounds@gmail.com

Our first release of the year will be a remix pack of 2 Kilo Mockingbird’s – Pair A Dice.

We’ve got three masterfully crafted DNB mixes coming out with contributions from V-Record’s versatile bad-boys Savage Rehab, Italian neuro-funk supremo Maztek who has recently been poached by Renegade Hardware, and amazing up-and-coming producer Cosmology who has already had tracks out on Section 8′s atmospheric / liquid offshoot label Plush, and Soul Deep Recordings.

Here is a taster of Maztek‘s mix, which we have been clutching onto very tightly for some time!

2 Kilo Mockingbird – Pair a Dice MAZTEK RMX(BINARY FEEDBACK DUB) by MAZTEK™

More news to follow!

‘Tis an absolute belter and IMO it’s even better than Suicide Beauty Spot.

I would say “I can’t wait for it to come out.” but I’ve already got it here. Hehe

Drop by to the Frijsfo website to sample some delectable wares.

http://frijsfo.com/