It’s been a while since we’ve heard any new sounds from Binary artist, Zak Aldridge, AKA, Alfa.  But don’t worry we can assure you he’s been hard at work on some new tunes and preparing for an upcoming album.  Aldridge was born and raised in LA and his music is a unique taste of electro funk.  His first single was “LA Passion”, released in 2009.  Since then he’s put out several other original tracks and an array of remixes.  Just a few days ago, he put out these two brand new remixes:

FLASHLIGHTS – Holidays (AlfA Remix) by Alfa

The first is “Holidays,” a slow song with tropical vibes from fellow Binary talent, Flashlights.  Aldridge threw some funk into this one with a shiny new synth beat that sounds like it belongs in the brass family right next to the trumpet.  Combine that with a fresh guitar solo and we’ve got one awesome remix, courtesy of Alfa.  One of those remixes that makes you look back and appreciate the original, too.  Congrats to Alfa and Flashlights for this revamp of an already superb jam.

Van Go Lion – Glow (ALFA’s Snow White Remix) by Alfa

Remix number two is “Glow” by Van Go Lion, an 80’s style electropop duo out of Portland.  Sort of a slower, upbeat song, for 80′s electropop at least, Aldridge toned down the vocals a bit and threw in some disco-funk beats in all the right places.  After about a minute the synthesizer kicks in and ties the whole thing together, all over Van Go Lion’s enchanting chorus.  Really digging this one.  Alfa has that ability to change up the whole vibe of a song without tearing out the vocals that the original is centered on, this remix is a big accomplishment.

Alfa is definitely someone to watch out for this summer; there are sure to be more dope tracks where these came from down the road, remixes and originals.  We’re all looking forward to the completion of his album, keep doing what you’re doing, Alfa.