Well this may be a first for Binary: Dubstep! Ha. James Blake isn’t exactly a master of the wobble, but they don’t call him the “Prince of Dubstep” without reason.

Anyway, onto the tune, which is a massive one. Poindexter, a Portland based producer, tried his hand at remixing The Wilhelm Scream a couple months ago, and the result is a dreamy stroll down the boardwalk, lined with palm trees and light emanating discoballs.

James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream (Poindexter Remix) by POINDEXTER

Poindexter takes the original tune and funks it up, tossing in a lush synth line and slightly amping up the vibe and pace of this chill tune, making it dance floor approved. No, this is not a slight edit or re-work–this is more of a transformation.

This lovely ear porn led me to more of Poindexter’s work, and the returns were: surreal. Poindexter’s debut EP, “Forever” is a splendid work of laid back electro “funk pop chillwave” with a smooth “French touch.”

Or, as Poindexter tells it:”Forever is “the soundtrack to a horror love story set in outer space”. It effortlessly meanders through multiple genres, namely pop, funk and chillwave

One song in particular that caught my ear was “Gray Matter,” a gentle piece of electric relaxation.

POINDEXTER – GRAY MATTER (FOREVER EP) by POINDEXTER

I also fancy “Light Years,” which mixes in a little bit of a Phoenix vibe.

POINDEXTER – LIGHT YEARS (FOREVER EP) by POINDEXTER

I don’t know much about Portland. But the music produced by Portlandites and personal favorite RAC has certainly found some dexterous company.

This is how Fabian does it. And I am absolutely obsessed. This beat is simultaneously sexy, tropical and ravey – making Los Angeles and the Binary family proud.

Fabian – Do It by iamFabian

The vocals ripped from Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Do It” gives this jam a 90’s nostalgic feel. It’s less dreamy than Fabian’s recent productions and a hell of a lot more heavy.  Fabian features a true house sound in this new creation; experimenting with a club feel in comparison to the dreamwave masterpiece “Say Goodbye”, released last year. This stunner is a reminder of Fabian’s “Puzzle” and “Alpha” roots, with its heavier handclaps and electro vibe.

Versatility is a wonderful thing, and this guy has mastered it. We’re excited to hear more variations and potential hip-hop integrations from LA’s young disco genius. This guy has ranked first in many of the hype machine charts, and has mastered remixes by the masters himself…The Magician and Shinichi Osawa to name a few.

So add this one to your pre-drink playlist, and rip the dance floor like it’s 1995. Do it.

Happy Valentines day kiddos!  Today we get up close with Chateaubriand aka Paul Perrault of Bordeaux.France. “The Sunset” is a sexy jam and really illustrates how much this young producer has grown. A few months ago I waxed complimentary about an older jam of his and mentioned that he would be releasing an Ep on Yeah!/Dish Records, what I did not mention, because I had not yet heard it in its entirety, was that the entire Ep is awesome. Although it has been out for a little while I am excited to blog about this as it really deserves attention. Yeah!/Dish Records are on a roll, releasing great music, free of charge (thats right,Gratis) and this release along with another recent release by Luminaire mark the beginning of a long and mutually rewarding relationship. They keep putting out sweet free jams, I keep absorbing them and help spread the word. Sounds fair to me.

The Sunset ft Destronics (Original Mix) by Chateaubriand

Nice track, I actually had the privilege of hearing this one in various stages of completion and the final result is truly something to be proud of. The Robert Smith-esqe, sneer-laced vocals, the funky bass and flanged guitar, spacey synths , handclaps!!, all of my favorite elements. This song has a quality that we here at Binary really appreciate in that it is a full fledged song. Where the instrumental and the vocals can often feel disconnected in EDM this song feels cohesive and whole. More of a band feeling than just a thrown together track. Chateaubriand and Destronics = Good combo.

The Sunset ft Destronics (Pleasurelove Remix) by Chateaubriand

Pleasurelove takes the original down syrupy serene pathways to blissed-out type dopeness…I know you know I am a sucker for this tempo and groove but it really suits this song. A little darker and more melancholy without losing its melodic edge, nice one Pleasurelove. At 3:53 when the song emerges from filtered out euphoria with an almost pained cry, Life is good. I know I get emo. Deal with it.

The Sunset ft Destronics (Ashton Edit Remix) by Chateaubriand

Ashton Edit takes things in a more amped/chopped direction, ala LBCK or Phantom’s Revenge. This Sidney native delivers something with a new millennium Flashdance feel that is cut / chopped and bumped to floor destroying capacity. If the original was a stroll down the beach and Pleasurelove threw down the lovers embrace soundtrack for deeper intimacy and action, Ashton Edit takes this track to the floor with dramatically successful results. That’s part of what I love about this Ep and remix packed releases in general. Hearing so many talented hands take something in so many cool and functioning directions.

Every remix is notable here and they all twist the idea enough to be relevant but similar enough to hold onto the feeling behind the song. Jean Tonique, Knight One, Moustache Machine and Le Crayon touch the track and leave it reinvented and, as I mentioned earlier, the entire release is FREE (Gratis, again). Check it out. You will be happy that you did.

Cut Copy’s bassist Ben Browning branched off and released his single “I Can’t Stay” from his forthcoming EP “Love Motion”. The Australian zealous, funky  and summery sound that Cut Copy is notorious for still remains in Ben’s solo piece.

BEN BROWNING – I CANT STAY by Cutters Records

The original “I Can’t Stay” is a combination of a calypso feel, discotheque synths, and a damn catchy bass. It’s a hybrid between the sultry voice of Peter, Bjorn & John, and vivacious theme from Split Enz, one of Ben’s biggest influences from the 80’s. Soulful, and energetic; Ben impresses us all with his ability to create his own sound, a solid retro-funk tune. Keep it coming, Ben.

BEN BROWNING – I CAN’T STAY (KNIGHTLIFE REMIX) by Cutters Records

Also originating from Cutters Records, Knightlife, also known as producer Mike Gamwell had his own take on the single. What’s more perfect than beginning a song with the sound of ocean waves? A picture of “this town” of Melbourne is painted through this tune. Knightlife infuses his notorious visceral disco sound and integrates selected vocals from the original. A feeling of tranquility sets in at four minutes, instigated by the euphoric and dreamy build-up. This jam. This jam. So fresh, and so incredibly clean.

BEN BROWNING – I CANT STAY (JUAN MACLEAN REMIX) by Cutters Records
Another remix from America’s electro-house DJ Juan Maclean is ideal for the dance floor, which we heard in Magic Tape 18. Not surprising at all that the nu-disco kingpin “The Magician” was digging this song’s vibe. It’s a groovier version of the original, with a sexy beat and a recurring chopped vocal. Pump it.

The Cut Copy family is a talented one. So sit back, relax as if you’re on an Australian beach, and enjoy. Warning: songs are subject to be on repeat for days.

It’s a dreary day in Los Angeles today, and our man Goldroom has supplied the perfect bluesy remix to mirror this enigma of a day in the typically sunny SoCal. Goldroom‘s remix to Citizens! Reptile is what we hope you’ve come expect from a Goldroom joint and what I believe is the vibe expressed in all of his productions: euphoric, tranquil, and deft.

Citizens! – Reptile (Goldroom Remix) by Goldroom

Don’t let your blood run cold.

The echo of a subtle Cowbell? Check. The clicking sound of Tribal Bongos? Check. A sexy track that will set the perfect vibe for a cocktail hour or a late night tango? Check. Uplifting and chilling at the same time? Check.

Simply put, Goldroom makes feel good music that eclipses genres–calling it “Daytime Disco” doesn’t do it justice–it’s just flat out fucking brilliant. Goldroom has come to represent a new sound that goes beyond our beloved “Dreamwave.”

I’d call this sound somewhere in the midst of tropical/tribal electro-phoria. There is a method to the madness behind producing such gems, and it’s one that I assure you is a lot more time consuming and difficult than pressing a few buttons in Ableton and adding in a synth or bass line.

Yes, I know the man behind Goldroom, Josh Legg, and I wouldn’t say a bad word about his work even if I didn’t enjoy it…BUT. When I met Josh didn’t have any idea he actually was Goldroom. No, I didn’t find that out till about a month later, when I read this fact on GDD when Goldroom’s “Red Light” remix was released.

I had listened to Morgan’s Bay and City Girls ad nauseum. But Goldroom, even after meeting him, was still a complete myth to me, along the likes of Flight Facilities, Monarchy, and all the lush producers cloaked in anonymity.

When you meet a previously faceless artist or someone you admire or have adored form afar–musician, athlete, porn star, whatever–the outcome can leave a sour taste in your mouth. I’ve met various DJs and producers who’s bland, stale or flat out lame personalities turn me off of their music.

While it would be brash to call Josh more than an acquaintance, the simple fact that I’ve been able to help out someone who produces such beautiful music and believes whole heartedly in the integrity of his sound, has been an honor. So I guess what I’m saying is that even though I’ve met Josh a few times and he’s no longer a mythical magician of tropicalia, his music still resonates with me.

In summation: it’s no secret that the last six months have been kind to Goldroom. Many blogs have written kind and words about him and for that we are truly thankful. Many of his songs have shot up the Hypem chart. Incredible remix opportunities are surfacing. Gotta Dance Dirty just conducted a SUPERB interview with him. And you’ll be able to catch his live performance in the near future–as soon as this week, if you’re located in either Orange County or San Francisco.

Now excuse me while I turn the volume to 11 on my speakers and rip a shot of whiskey…Just to warm the blood up a bit.

A French Express production represents an erotic cocktail of all that is lush, tropical, and pure. And Perseus, the boutique label’s head, creates music that fits this mold to the tee. Perseus’ music has a chilling yet sensual affect–it has the type of sound that gives you chills and makes you sweat at the same time.

French Express, is known largely for the recent breakouts of Jonas Rathsman (Tobago) and Chris Malinchak (No Secrets). But “Perseus” takes the cake. Perseus (Leo, the head of the label) classifies his music as “tropical euphoria” and himself as a “baby making record maker.” We couldn’t agree more.

Perseus’ utter genius with his EP “Russian Girlfriends” penetrates genres and levels of mastery that quite frankly most people will overlook after a cursory listen. The song simply VIBES. It took me over about 20 plays of this EP and a bit of research to unveil the sheer mind bender of a link between the EP’s title track and historic songs.

Russian Girlfriends by PERSEUS

And I discovered that this gem also features many lush samples, as the fine folks at Tracasseur pointed towards the realization that Russian Girlfriends is a pretty historic piece of art. That PM Dawn sample then led me on to a couple different directions, playing four degrees of separation. I soon discovered that Perseus’ song was in a weird way spawned out of a Spandau Ballet ballad song that is one of the more infamous movie soundtrack samples of all time, a subtle yet haunting cluck of the strings and coo that is as part-of the 80′s as The Breakfast Club. The song also has historic roots based in  “Ashley’s Roachclip” and “Bonita Applebom.” Bottom line: no mere mortal could create a track this hot.

“Cool Runnings”, the next track on this wonder of an EP, is a syntherotic wave of ebbs and flows that never quits.

Cool Runnings by PERSEUS

…Baby….B-b-b-baaaby…

To quote Hot Tub Time Machine, this song just kind of sounds like “The Great White Buffalo.” Cool Runnings is quite frankly one of the classiest tracks you’ll hear. Sultry chants laced over tropical beats that rush in and out like the ocean tide pulsate through. Cool Runnings is just one of those tracks you can FEEL–hell, all of Perseus’ songs are. Nodding your head to this song isn’t an option, it’s a requirement.

And the third and final track is also a sexy tune to boot.

Perseus – Running Back To You by FRENCH EXPRESS

If you recognize “Running Back to You,” it’s for good reason. Perseus goes where, quite frankly, I doubt any electronic producer has ever gone before, at least not in this smooth and deft a way. He samples Ashanti’s “Foolish,” extracting the vocals, the base beat, and absolutely drenches it with sun rays, moisture, and straight up sex.

Bonus Classic Jam by Perseus (with a free download)

Jeremy Glenn – New Life (Perseus ‘Summer of 83′ Remix) by future classic

Fortunately for our ears, the legend of Perseus didn’t end with the slaying of Medusa. From the sounds of these songs, the tale has only begun.

You can buy Russian Girlfriends off Beatport and like French Express’ Facebook Page.

Everyone, Lancelot. Lancelot, everyone. Binary records is stoked to announce and present our latest artist: Lancelot. This terrifically talented young man’s debut Ep “We Can Dance” will be available on Beatport 2/20. I got the opportunity to hear a sneak peek, Josh actually has the original master in a booby trapped stainless-steel briefcase that is handcuffed to  his wrist, and I gotta say….it is incredible. Three dope originals plus remixes by  (LA’s own/Binary fam)  Goldroom and Fabian plus australian masters Moonchild and Frames, yes please. Really Nice EP.

Now I know I gush over pretty much everything that I write about so, I understand that it might be in the realm of possibility that at this point you guys have taken a kind of “yeah right” stance when I proclaim that something is awesome or incredible but, honestly, with our track record of non-stop dopeness and next level dreamy-type disco-rific sickness, just accept that we got this and jump on board. <—-Real Talk…….Although, I am sincerely feeling this entire EP, today we will be examining the original track “Spoken Word.” Without further ado. Binary Presents….

Lancelot – Spoken Word by LANCELOT

Just as soon as it starts, it’s dope. Every element is great. I can hardly start describing it appropriately, the soulful keys, the moody synth work, funky bass, children playing, sci-fi space/ray-gun noises. Yes! This song has rocketed to the top of recent favorites. Not too busy and not too simple, the tide comes in as the children’s cheering comes to the forefront, those keys, that steady beat, old school drum fills, handclaps, reverb-o-rama, and the tide goes back out, keys and clapping in the spotlight, gentle swell…funky reprise…stand out song.

This is a very exciting time for music, with so many talented producers and composers generating beautiful compositions.While genres mix, blend, dissolve and mutate, it feels like something magical is taking place.Lancelot is part of this, capturing something thoughtful, optimistic, funky and free. This is the soundtrack to your vibrant life. This is the future. Enjoy. Also (insert shameless plug) pick up the release when it is available. (by that I mean officially and legally) Binary loves you and Binary also has bills to pay…Please support the cause. Cheers – Binary

Man, what a find.This kid is hitting! Dominic Pierce of Calgary, Canada is bringing some groovy-syrupy-bouncy flavor and I am loving it.Seriously, I found this dude and just dove in to his sound. Maybe its the hip-hop head in me, enjoying the familiarity after my tastes have taken me further from the daily beats, but there is something about that head-nod tempo that always brings a smile. Not quite “screwed”, not hip hop or trip hop, Dominic has that opiate style I associate with other genre favorites She Said Disco and Cezaire. Months later and I am still gravitating back to this dudes beats which, considering how glutinous my musical appetite is, says a lot. Anyway, Check this kid out. And yeah…you’re welcome.

Rockwitcha by dominicpierce

A re-work of one of my favorite soul joints, Dominic takes this one and flips it on some codeine laced other-shit shit. Unlike a lot of slowed down efforts, the vocals stay musical and the plodding tempo just starts to feel right. Dominic lets the song develop slowly, kind of toying with the familiarity. At 2:02 as the chorus drops, you are grinning, moving and completely on board. This is one of those songs that makes me want to just roll the windows down and cruise. Sweet jam.

[Re]United w/ L’After by dominicpierce

Another familiar re-imagining, this cut has a similar vibe. Bouncy, smacked-out soul. A little more distorted, Dominic filters the vocals in and out, looping and fading, all the while that mellow groove crawls along. This one just got in my head and stayed there, another jam to roll to. I like the work that goes into these tracks, subtle changes, fluid but engaging. Thanks bro. I love you. As the beat fades off, leaving a distorted refrain over handclaps and synths, you aren’t yet ready for the ride to end. Romantic and smooth. Bravo.

You and Me (Dancefloor) by dominicpierce

ahh yeah, this is one of those fun, party type jams that has a lot of appeal in a lot of situations. As a dj, a jam like this can save the day at a house party or after hours that needs re-directing.Bouncy, non-distinct enough to be worked into a variety of genres, there is an air of carefree abandon. Great track.

Thinkin About U by dominicpierce

Partire by dominicpierce

Lets Re-Cap. Dominic Pierce, smacked-out soul and down tempo delicious. Support this dude’s remixes/mixes and shows, do a stage dive, buy a t-shirt and then burn it. Check out his sound cloud and support good music. you will be glad you did. Cheers

I’ve been on hiatus for a bit. But Los Angeles has been cold and rainy for a while. There was a nut burning cars in Hollywood. The Clippers became the best basketball team in the city. Everything was flipped upside down. But today the sun came out. Starting out last night at sunset approximately 23498239487 people tweeted photos of one of the better sunsets in recent memory. Today we all woke up to an 80 degree masterpiece of an LA winter’s day. This evening, we were treated to another sunset fit for a postcard or a Night Rider montage.

Seeing the sunset made it all feel alright again. I could taste summer in the air. We all had a spring in our step, and most of us weren’t wearing much clothing. The city had an energy that it doesn’t usually have in January. And I knew this was a sign. A sign to BLOG.

Here’s whats been on repeat for me.

Holy Ghost! – Hold My Breath (Cosmic Kids Remix) by CosmicKids

Locals the Cosmic Kids are really showing their maturity with this one. Complex and subtle, this remix is full of melodic touches that remind me of some of those 2009 Classixx remixes that basically started the entire trend back towards deep tropical house. I heard the Classixx fellas may have helped with this remix, so I suppose that makes sense. On top of everything else, hearing one of my favorite Holy Ghost! songs re-invented in such a new way just makes me happy. This sounds like the Standard Rooftop at 6:30pm as the afternoon pool party is dying down and the sun is setting. Only the diehards are left the only part of the roof thats occupied is the dancefloor. This is the soundtrack.

Star Slinger – Moet & Reese by Star Slinger

Xtrafunk – We Love Disco by Xtrafunk

Stars On 33 – Keep On Dancing by eskimorecordings

Simple Girl (matamatics Remix) by matamaticsmusic