We are thrilled to bits to have been involved in mastering a monumental compilation curated by Rob Booth, podcast champion of the electronic underground.

Rob has been running the Electronic Explorations podcast since 2007 and was the first on the scene for providing a constant stream of great new music from both established and up-and-coming acts.  Many of the scene’s key players have appeared offering up-front, original mixes exclusively for the show.

The podcast has become SO popular (reaching as many as 80,000 downloads each show) that Rob’s server costs have gone through the roof.  So this 60 track extravaganza has been put together to raise donations for the continued success of EE.

The compilation features a myriad of amazing talent, some established acts including Emika, Ital Tek, House of Black Lanterns (aka King Cannibal), Machinedrum, Milanese, Radioactiveman and Trevino (aka Marcus Intalex), as well as a plethora of rising stars who have all contributed their work in mutual support of the show that has helped bring their music to a wider audience.  There is also an exclusive track from our very own ‘The Whispering Minority’ who are busy preparing a release for us later this year.

It has already attracted attention from Resident Advisor, Fact Mag, Sonic Router and many other key music blogs, as well as having tracks plucked by Mary Anne Hobbs and played on her XFM show.

Quite simply, it’s the most exciting and comprehensive compilation we’ve ever seen, clocking up nearly 6 hours of playing time with a dizzying array of deep dubstep, techno, IDM and soundscape pieces – there’s something here for anyone with even a passing interest in electronic music today.  Warp Records referred to it as “Artificial Intelligence fast forwarded 20 years”.  Could you get a better endorsement?

With a minimum donation of just £5, you’d really be a complete moron to miss out on this opportunity to get 60 top quality exclusive tracks and support Rob’s show into the bargain.

To see the full line-up and make a donation to secure your copy for July 1st, please follow this link.

http://electronicexplorations.bandcamp.com/album/ee-compilation

and please do bookmark the Electronic Explorations website where you can download a brand new & exclusive mix of all the freshest electronica each and every week, and browse their archive of over 200 shows.

http://electronicexplorations.org/

Binary Feedback are delighted to have been involved mastering the digital version of this superb quality release ‘Andromeda’ from Scanone and friends.

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.

On a cold winters night inside a gomper located somewhere inland of the vast expanse of Australian countryside two minds combined to infuse their magic into a recording by a Victorian cabaret ska band know as Spyndrift.

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!

Here we see a very generous start to the new year thanks to some free tracks from some of our favourite labels.  All of course, mastered here at Binary Feedback.

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

Just finished the masters for Point-B’s forthcoming album on Frijsfo Beats and I’m really excited about it.

‘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/