Body System – World Of Lies [OR153]

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 hipodromebody system, ebm, oraculo records, techno, vegoLeave a comment

The origins of Body System date back around 35 years. Dissatisfied with previous experiences, the project was conceived as a meeting point between Sheffield and Detroit techno and German and Belgian body music. At the time, it never fully developed and remained largely an idea, with only a few sketches recorded on DAT. More than three decades later, that original concept has been revived. Following an invitation to contribute the track In Your Mind to the soundtrack of Electronic Body Movie, directed by Pietro Anton, the project was reopened and reworked, taking shape in the present while remaining rooted in its initial vision. These five tracks reflect an awareness of both past and contemporary electronic music, filtered through an undiminished experimental approach and a conscious refusal to adhere to stylistic conventions or predefined genres.

80% Baul – Música Para Caminar LP [OR151]

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 hipodrome80% baul, album, ebm, new wave, oraculo records, post punkLeave a comment

“Música Para Caminar” is the new album by 80%Baul, and the record that confirms his definitive leap from revelation to legend. Rooted in a dark, introspective sensibility, Música Para Caminar also connects seamlessly with the vitality of today’s Spanish underground. Once again, 80%Baul surprises with songs that function as poems – bleak, incisive reflections on a decaying, dystopian present. More than music, Música Para Caminar is a statement: music with intention, depth, and meaning – an artistic vision that transcends genre and cements 80%Baul as one of the essential voices of contemporary Spanish post-punk.

Adam Tristar – VHS Horror Tape LP [OR150]

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 hipodromeadam tristar, album, cold wave, ebm, oraculo records, synth waveLeave a comment

Following “The Red Pill” and “Suicide Neighborhood”, VHS Horror Tape marks the next chapter in the sonic universe of Dutch synthwave wizard Adam Tristar. The album expands on his signature sound with darker tones, gritty analog textures, and a strong cinematic horror influence, evoking late-night VHS aesthetics, neon-lit nightmares, and retro-futuristic suspense. It’s a haunting journey that blends nostalgia with menace, pushing his synthwave style into deeper, more ominous territory.

Alone in My Room – II [OR149]

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 hipodromealbum, alone in my room, cold wave, new wave, oraculo records, post punkLeave a comment

“II” is the second album by Californian post-punk heroes Alone in My Room. Continuing their exploration of isolation and urban tension, the band sharpens their stark, stripped-down sound, blending cold-wave severity with lo-fi intimacy. Pulsed basslines, detached vocals, and raw, close-mic’d production create an atmosphere that feels oppressive yet deeply personal. Following their 2020 debut Alone in My Room—a claustrophobic, late-night statement—the band pushes further into darker, more confrontational territory, solidifying their place in modern underground post-punk scene.

Enrico Rava – Katcharpari LP [FFA7006]

March 29, 2026March 26, 2026 hipodromealbum, basf, bruce johnson, chip white, cinedelic records, enrico rava, free flow archive, jazz, john abercrombie, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Enrico Rava’s second solo record, recorded in Milan in January 1973 and released on the German BASF label, is nothing less than a cornerstone of Italian jazz-rock. The lineup is killer: John Abercrombie on guitar, Bruce Johnson on bass, Chip White on drums. Four musicians operating at the absolute peak of early seventies fusion energy – electric, cosmopolitan, burning with that particular fire that only existed in that brief window when jazz met rock and nobody knew the rules yet. Abercrombie, already on his way to becoming one of the most distinctive voices in electric jazz guitar, delivers some of his most ferocious early work here. White’s drumming is relentless, pushing the music forward with an intensity that never lets up.

Shed – Applications II [IT077]

March 28, 2026March 26, 2026 hipodromeilian tape, rené pawlowitz, shed, technoLeave a comment

Two powerhouses of the techno underground collide here as Frankfurt-born beatmaker Shed and Munich’s faultless Illian Tape drop a literally and metaphorically heavyweight slab of wax. Opener ‘EFX’ fizzed with signature Shed loops that are rusty and deceptively simple as they build a vibe over jostling drums. ‘Ball’ has even more caustic textures and loops that just about hang together, though they seem like they could fall apart at any moment. ‘Worn’ takes off with a more cosmic feel, the speedy drums and bass rumbling down low as static-charged synths skit about up top. ‘Cross’ has a more late-night and introverted feel with rare melody bringing the emotional depth.

Transcendental Amor Organization – TAO [MOMXX03]

March 28, 2026March 26, 2026 hipodromedeep techno, modern obscure music, techno, transcendental amor organizationLeave a comment

TAO (Transcendental Amor Organization) appears with a five-track EP for Modern Obscure Music’s Trip-Vapor-Club Focus Series. Drawing from techno and electro without committing to their functional codes, the EP explores rhythm as texture and acidic repetition as inquiry. Pulses are skeletal, surfaces are unstable, and melodic fragments emerge only to dissolve back into noise and space. The tracks suggest movement without instruction, privileging sensation over utility. Minimal in format yet dense in implication, the EP positions the dancefloor as a speculative zone-sound designed as much for close listening as for physical immersion.

Federsen – Deep Sequence EP [SYNCRO72]

March 28, 2026March 26, 2026 hipodromedeep techno, dub techno, federsen, syncrophone recordingsLeave a comment

Federsen’s “Deep Sequence EP” is a dub‑soaked late‑night weapon: smoked‑out chords, hypnotic subs and stripped drums rolling like fog on a concrete floor. Four cuts to zone out or lock in the mix, built for selectors who like it subtle, warm and seriously deep.

VA – Sole Discretion EP Part 2 [SOLEASPECT009]

March 27, 2026March 25, 2026 hipodromeaki dawson, boo williams, chicago house, dubbyman, sole aspect records, specter, taelueLeave a comment

Sole Aspect #9 returns with the second part of its Sole Discretion series and this one goes deeper into the club while expanding on the textured, late-night energy of its predecessor. Dubbyman opens with widescreen deep house on ‘Always In & Out’ which wraps Aki Dawson’s hypnotic Chi-town vocals in slow-burning warmth. The Windy City’s Specter follows with a warm, weighty beatdown rooted in the US Mid West before Boo Williams turns up the heat with rolling basslines and his signature rhythmic deftness, backed with a subtle cosmic glow. Taelue closes the set with ‘Interplanetary’ which is a raw, futuristic cut that drifts into spacey territory and, along with the other cuts, is a sharp reminder that Chicago house’s future is in good hands.

Andu Simion – Crucial Sonus EP [WV9008]

March 27, 2026March 25, 2026 hipodromeandu simion, house, romanian, rotation, techno, wave makersLeave a comment

Written and produced by Andu Simion in Ploiești, Romania, Crucial Sonus EP is the second release on Rotation imprint. This B-side project of Wave Makers pushes further into a sound shaped by powerful grooves and dark vibrations. The EP explores a raw, focused energy, where deep rhythms and shadowy textures converge to create an intense and immersive listening experience.

Passarani – Analog Fingerprints Vol. 0 [NMBRS86]

March 26, 2026March 24, 2026 hipodromeanalog fingerprints, compilation, electro, house, marco passarani, numbers, raiders of the lost arp, technoLeave a comment

Analog Fingerprints Vol. 0 is a compilation bringing together the early 2000s works of Marco Passarani under his Analog Fingerprints alias, collecting key tracks originally released on Rome’s Plasmek and Pigna labels.

VA – Xtrictly Elektro Vol. 4 EP [CT014]

March 26, 2026March 24, 2026 hipodromecosmic tribe, dj overdose, ec13, electro, elektrotechnik, parand, roi, techno, x-truderLeave a comment

The fourth chapter in the daring Xtrictly Elektro saga once again pushes the boundaries of the genre. Volume 4 delivers six powerful cuts that move from timeless electro foundations to futuristic, experimental territories — achieving a perfect balance between precision and raw energy. This release brings together familiar faces — Parand, ElektroTechnik, EC13, and X-Truder — alongside two new additions: Roi, a DJ and producer recognized for his sharp, detail-driven sound and modern take on electro; and DJ Overdose, the veteran force of Dutch electro. A tight and cohesive mini-LP that embraces diversity while remaining faithful to the spirit of electro: sharp rhythms, dark atmospheres, and pure machine funk.

Toygun @ Phonic Riot V (Faust Sibiu) 21.03.2026

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 hipodromeacid, ebm, faust cafe und disko, new beat, phonic riot, the hipodrome of music, toygunLeave a comment

Robotiko Rejekto – Umsturz Jetzt! (DayVentura’s Subvert Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 hipodromedayventura, edits, free download, free tracks, new beat, robotiko rejektoLeave a comment

DayVentura is back with another modern-dancefloor-fresh edit of a classic European proto-techno masterpiece.

Black Meteoric Star – 5am Open Air Sunrise [DARKR$N1S1]

March 25, 2026March 24, 2026 hipodromeblack meteoric star, borusiade, dark entries records, gavilan rayna russom, ransom note records, russell e.l. butler, technoLeave a comment

Black Meteoric Star returns with 5am Open Air Sunrise, the first single from her forthcoming album, WET. Ransom Note Records and Dark Entries present the opening salvo from trans producer Rayna’s defiant new release, featuring remixes by Russell E.L. Butler and Borusiade.

Lauer – K1m Fantasy EP [MELOD021]

March 24, 2026March 30, 2026 hipodromeelectro, house, lauer, melodize, phillip lauerLeave a comment

Melodize is bringing the world back on the dance floor with Lauer and his 4-track “K1m Fantasy” EP. Philipp Lauer, known as Lauer, is a true veteran in the electronic music sphere, with over 20 years of experience, yet his sound remains novel and fresh. This time, Melodize and Lauer shape the world of a fantasy dance floor where everything is possible. “K1m Fantasy” starts with Lauer letting his confidence shine through as an experienced professional with a signature sound in the first track “Boss Electro”, which will inevitably showcase why he’s the boss. The playful tune of “Rabbits” takes the listener on a journey through electro-induced synths much like the image of curious rabbits playing on a grass field. The eponymous B-side “K1m Fantasy,” with its steadily unfolding mellow soundscape, is an introspective piece exploring the fantastical world of the techno dance floor where all becomes one. Lauer’s last treat is “Choirs,” where brassy exclamations take turns with a haunting choir of electronic voices, reminding us that unity is key to pleasure and existence.

Lovables – It’s Beautiful [BYN055]

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 hipodromeblanco y negro, italo-disco, lovables, mauro farina, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

In classic Italo-disco fashion, Lovables was a one-off project masterminded by Mauro Farina, a producer who delivered a dizzying array of club cuts-turned-pop hits throughout the 1980s and early 90s. First released in 1984 and here reissued by Spanish mega-label Blanco Y Negro, ‘It’s Beautiful’ sits at the more melody-driven, synth-pop-influenced end of the Italo-disco spectrum – all cheery lead lines, Bobby Orlando-influenced motifs, chugging bass and classic ’80s electrofunk. As the original did 42 years ago, this re-release pairs the familiar, much-loved full vocal mix with a jaunty and ear-catching instrumental mix.

Music Service – Another Song [DTR003]

March 23, 2026March 24, 2026 hipodromebest record, disco time records, italo-disco, music service, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The long-awaited reissue of ‘Another Song’ by Music Service, one of the finest Italo-Disco tracks goes to Antony Soumas, the amazing Greek DJ owner of Disco Time Records in Athens.

Tokio – You Cant Stop This Game [INDX116]

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 hipodromeblanco y negro, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, tokyoLeave a comment

In the mid 1980s, it wasn’t just Italian producers and artists making distinctive, US-influenced electronic disco records. As Blanco Y Negro’s ongoing reissue series shows, plenty of Spanish acts made inspired and ear-catching blends of synth-pop, freestyle and Hi-NRG too. Tokio’s 1986 jam ‘You Can’t Stop This Game’ is a terrific example. Taking cures from NYC/Miami freestyle, the productions of Arthur Baker, Bobby Orlando’s Hi-NRG and big synth-pop acts of the period (think Pet Shop Boys for one), it’s a jaunty, attractive and thoroughly synthesiser-powered affair. This reissue naturally features both mixes from the original 12″ – the vocal mix and superior instrumental take – as well as the punchier and shorter radio edit.

VA – Dam Swindle x Salsoul Remixes Vol. 1 [ABSALSDS1]

March 23, 2026 hipodromedam swindle, disco, first choice, italo-disco, kebekelektrik, salsoul recordsLeave a comment

Dutch duo Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets, better known as Dam Swindle, are the latest in a line of decorated contemporary producers taking on rework duties for legendary New York disco label, Salsoul Records. On this volume the pair provide fresh takes on the classic ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ by First Choice and a funky edit of “War Dance” by Kebekelektrik.