After listening to 'Late Night People', Binalog Frequency's 5th solo album, many times over, very carefully, it became apparent to me that this album actually feels like it's some sort of a 'statement'. Like a personal journey but with everyone invited. That could explain the title too (in my mind).
Binalog Frequency has his own distinct sound, that has been documented through his solo albums and remixes. Once again, in top form, 'Late Night People's core is all about the 'groove' within the Detroit techno/electro sonic work-frame. The tracks are powerful with very carefully constructed/programmed techno beats, thumping, catchy basslines, and mood-setting pads, clean and direct arrangements, and even some 'techno - dub' experimentations that add an extra special vibe to the album.
As a whole, the listener gets a feeling that below the 'in your face' grooves, that are the driving force, there is an undercurrent of introspection, that makes all the difference. This album is a keeper. A solid, techno beat-driven, powerful collection of tracks, guaranteed to satisfy your electro/techno needs.

Richard Elliott aka LektroiD, has been producing electro for more than two decades. That, of course, becomes evident through the nine tracks of his latest release 'ELECTRO-FUNK SELECTION'.
Starting off with 'Eta Carinae', the track slowly builds up, diving into a deep space of filtered melodies leading to the second track 'Hydra'. An extraordinary track with classic electro beats, engaging chord progressions and climaxing lead melodies. 'Harmonix', the third track, offers darker edgy synth bursts with a driving resonant bassline. The fourth track is a remix of 'Solar Storm'. An irresistible mix of dirty basslines and fast beats with warm dramatic synth leads. 'Welcome To The Future (Original Instrumental)' is the next track where we see an impressive electro sonic exploration with thumping beats and a thunderous bassline. 'Twice as nice', is yet another special track. One of those tracks that with its captivating melodies and chord progressions leave a feeling of euphoria to the listener, and is, appropriately, followed by the mellower track 'Dreams (featuring Bryoney Love)' where the lush pads and ethereal vocals manage to push all the right buttons. 'Demolition Block' starts off with a mellow vibe and builds up to a beautiful - full on 4/4 beat - electronic track, while maintaining its original 'delicate' vibes. Moving on, the last track 'Lightspeed II', with fast electro beats, sweeping pads and a memorable lead sequence, is a great a way to end this album. There is also a bonus, hidden track 'Moving Out', a banging ten minute 'live jam' session, guaranteed to satisfy all the electro-heads.
From a more 'technical' point of view, the album is immaculately produced. All the tracks are very carefully constructed/arranged and mixed. The beat programming is excellent and it is obvious that there's a lot of thought/work/artistry behind each track. One thing is for sure. LektroiD, manages to breathe life into his robots.

'Binalog Frequency', has always been consistent. His high quality musical output, is obvious, through his remixes and solo albums. He has offered many views of his musical personality and some deeper, darker aspects of it, as well (which is always good). His latest two - track 'Cosmic Boogie' single, finds him in a more upbeat mood, though, while staying true to his electrofunk background, as always. 'Cosmic Boogie' starts off slowly with a beat and haunting pads sneaking up on the listener, until the thunderous funky bassline kicks in. From then on is pure infectious electrofunk beauty, with off-beat hi-hats and distorted lead synthlines. There is a 'disco mix' of the track that is equally infectious taking advantage of all the stomping elements of the original version, in a 4/4 manner with extra variations and an 'in your face' attitude that simply works! The production is crisp and straightforward, as always, and the arrangement is kept minimal, for maximum impact. The key element here is 'FUN'. There's even a neon-star on the cover artwork! Try it!

It is always so refreshing to the soul, when one is presented with music so pure and real that transcends genre boundaries and limitations. A fine example is the 'SURVIVE LP' by the Austin,TX based full - analogue - synth quartet S U R V I V E (out now on vinyl via Mannequin records). Of course, the use of analogue synthesizers is obvious throughout and essential to the overall character of the sound. The nine tracks of the album managed to captivate me and lift me up into a floating state, and i would say the album is better experienced through headphones.
Starting off with 'Deserted Skies', a heavy weight synth introduction that sets the pace for what follows. 'Floating Cube' comes in with a driving bass and gradually builds up with beautiful pads leading to the third track 'To Light Alone I Bow' which is a mellow synth interval. 'Hourglass' is the first highlight of the album with a heavy dark dreamwave vibe with 80s drums and atmosphere that heightens the feeling even more when 'Omniverse' kicks in. Beautiful little sequences drive the track, building up with arpeggiators and lush pads into an almost epic fade out of SIDE A.
Moving on, SIDE B, opens with the stunning 'Black Mollies' and drives the listener down a deep 'dark italo' path that marks the second 'highlight track' of the album, with beautiful synth sequences and lush pads as it goes along. it is followed by 'Scalar Wave' a dreamy creamy 'synth wave' of a track that carries the listener along, enhances and underlines the impact of 'Black Mollies'. 'Shunting Yard', come in next which feels like a minimal synth introduction to 'Dirge', the last track of SIDE B, a reverb - drenched synth epic that seems like a perfect way to finish the album. The lo-fi feel of the whole production and the 80s vibes that flow throughout, make it a timeless piece of work with references to the past and the future. It feels like floating in space on your own... lonely but wonderful.
After playing the album many times, i would say that it is an elegant work of art, that leaves the listener wanting more.