Nightjars – Nocturnal EP [VVR002]

February 25, 2012May 14, 2012 hipodromedubstep, house, nightjars, techno, vae victis recordsLeave a comment

Vae Victis second release with apparent newcomer(s) Nightjars taking the reins but still maintaining the philosophy of analogue processes and hybrid styles. The concept is further crystallised here with two distinct sides to the record; starting with the ‘raw’ side, “Thing Movin On” steps and shudders in a sparse fashion, using very little percussion besides a kick and rimshot playing against a looped synth refrain and a purposefully distorted vocal sample. “Heavy” however fares far better with some nasty processing, as a mean acidic bassline rubs up against razor sharp hats in belting fashion. The more melancholic material in Nightjars’ repertoire has been wisely saved for the ‘clean’ side, starting with the plush finish of “Left People”. After that ambiguous exercise, “Everynight” positively shines for its focus and dynamics. While there’s no greater complexity at work in the music, the pace and flow of the track feels far more engaging, not least when the vintage garage-house bassline comes in.

Joy Orbison & Boddika – Froth / Mercy [SUNKLOWUN001]

February 25, 2012February 25, 2012 hipodromeboddika, dubstep, joy orbison, sunklown, techno2 Comments

First release from a this new label Sunklown by Joy Orbison and Boddika. “Froth” is the more overtly melodic of the two, leading with a murmuring female vocal sample, and weaving marble-smooth pads between its staccato mid-range synth and hi-hat clatter, whilst “Mercy” is a mechanical techno behemoth that practically heaves under the weight of its own leaden mass, audibly letting off steam as it goes.

Actual Taped Voices pres. Phantom Whistle – The Sound Of The Phantom Whistle [ATV-R002]

February 25, 2012February 25, 2012 hipodromeactual taped voices, ambient, atv records, dubstep, phantom whistle, technoLeave a comment

Scandinavia’s ATV serving 4 slow paced, atmospheric electronic cuts that are perfect for headphone listening, yet also have the right energy for playing them out loud.

Shed – The Praetorian [50WEAPONS017]

February 25, 2012March 26, 2026 hipodrome50 weapons, ambient, dubstep, rené pawlowitz, shed, techno2 Comments

Shed’s 50Weapons debut. He’s created something completely unique; rather than boom, the rhythm of “The Praetorian” pulsates, taking a metronomic, sand-dry snare and combining it with an undulating pad melody with a distinctly dreamy quality. “RQ-170” meanwhile ticks along with the head-nodding rhythm of dubstep, utilising bass frequencies almost below the range of hearing, while a snarling rasp burrows through the track’s centre.

Bonobo – Black Sands Remixed [ZEN12312]

February 25, 2012November 9, 2023 hipodromebonobo, cosmin trg, dubstep, funkineven, machinedrum, ninja tune, power house2 Comments

Ninja Tune presents 3 remixes for Bonobo’s “Blakc Sands”, coming from Cosmin TRG, Machinedrum and Funkineven.

DJ Technician – It’s Nokoman [TR002]

February 24, 2012February 22, 2012 hipodromealbum, dj technician, electro, technician recordsLeave a comment

Nokoman dropped out of the sky into the dunes off Lookhill. All he said was: ‘I want to use your SP1200 and your cell phone’.

NRSB-11 – NRSB-11 [WEME313.6]

February 24, 2012October 31, 2017 hipodromedj stingray, electro, heinrich mueller, nrsb-11, penelope martin, weme records, weme313Leave a comment

New one-time record project by Heinrich Mueller and Dj Stingray on WeMe Records.

Sonar Base – We Attack At Dawn EP [CE010]

February 24, 2012November 29, 2023 hipodromecultivated electronics, detroit, electro, frank de groodt, sonar base, sync 24, techno1 Comment

Cultivated Electronics moves into its 10th release with an EP from long standing Dutch Electro pioneer Frank De Groodt under his Sonar Base alias. This is the 3rd landing from Sonar Base. ‘We Attack Before Dawn EP’ gives a nod to the mid 90’s Electro sound of Underground Resistance with 3 killer cuts from Sonar Base and a remix from CE label head Sync 24.

Model 500 – Control / The Messenger [RS1202]

February 24, 2012December 20, 2023 hipodromedetroit, electro, juan atkins, model 500, r&s records, techno2 Comments

Juan Atkins returns to R&S on a Model 500 solo mission. The last Model 500 single enlisted the help of the live line up that includes Detroit techno royalty Mike Banks and UR alumni Mark Taylor, but this latest release is just Juan in the studio and back at his best. ‘Control’ is vintage Model 500, the classic electro that Atkins pretty much invented, with his treated vocals riding over the crisp rhythm programming, dark basslines and Detroit synths. ‘The Messenger’ on the flip is a moodier affair, with the liquid synths almost running away with themselves over the rough beats.

Hunee – Tide [RH119-12]

February 23, 2012June 18, 2024 hipodromeacid house, chicago house, hun choi, hunee, rush hour2 Comments

New release on Rush Hour, featuing two tracks by Hunee.

I.F.M. – Interstellar Freeform Movement [FOTTUTE001]

February 23, 2012March 12, 2024 hipodromechicago, fottute registrazioni, fran mela, francesco schito, i.f.m., interstellar freeform movement, marcello napoletanoLeave a comment

The first release of Fottute Registrazioni is based on freedom, especially after release of a member of I.F.M. Fran Mela. After being locked up for some law bullshit, Fran came out with an anger and strength, so as to be transmitted to another I.F.M. member, Marcello Napoletano, this blend of anger and strength derived from it this ep mini-album. In this record you can feel the anger and the power , the resistance, the freeform lifestyle and the analog machines.

East Soul Person – Minsk EP [CHIWAX002]

February 23, 2012July 19, 2023 hipodromechicago house, chiwax, deep house, east soul person, ilya nazarov, rawaxLeave a comment

Chicago influenced tracks for the second release on the label, coming from East Soul Person aka Ilya Nazarov

Kresy – Lords of Percussion [HVN011]

February 23, 2012January 31, 2020 hipodromeaster, hivern discs, house, jacob korn, kresy, techno4 Comments

“Lords Of Percussion” is the debut release by Alejandro Rodriguez for Hivern Discs. The imposing title track invokes the spirit of the darker side of Detroit with a a kind of psychedelic perspective. Blending utterly tense pads with savage vocal samples and fueling them with heavy drums, Kresy bring us a battering Techno cut that exudes sterling rawness and will unveil primitive forces even in the most rough dancefloors. Along the original mix, the release includes brilliant remixes by Jacob Korn and Aster.

Casablanca Reworks Remix Contest

February 22, 2012 hipodromeburn studios, casablanca records, gomma1 Comment

Burn Studios has brought together two of the world’s most exciting labels in electronic music, Casablanca and Gomma, and are looking for budding DJs to remix tracks for the freshly minted Casablanca Reworks EP.

First up is the classic ‘Walk The Night’, originally by the Skatt Brothers and released in 1979.

Details here.

Simon Garcia – Cavern EP [PFR126]

February 22, 2012September 3, 2020 hipodromedaniel kyo, house, poker flat recordings, simon garcia1 Comment

Simon Garcia continues his quest for the holy-grail of modern house and techno as we set forth into “Cavern”. And indeed “Cavern” is a breathtaking ride – a warm pulsating synth pattern is coaxed along by a dusty, filtered kick before we are greeted with rushing bright percussion and a thunderous lead kick. Wild FX open up the floor with the first ecstatic break and from there on the track runs with a mind of its own, exploding with rapturous drama and tasteful restraint. Bringing us back down to earth at least for a moment.

NY Stomp aka Gerd – Can You Feel It? EP [ILL003]

February 22, 2012October 18, 2023 hipodromedj aakmael, gerd, house, illusion recordings, nicholas, ny stompLeave a comment

Illusion Recordings is bringing an absolute stomper from the appropriately titled NY Stomp with a track called ”the NY House Track”. The track is a massive track inspired by New York, Jersey house music and is designed to get every party rocking! NY Stomp is a special project by Gerd who made this track to add to his live set with no intention to release it. On remix duty its Nicholas and Dj Aakmael both doing an excellent job by smoothening things up and take things a bit deeper.

Ivano Tetelepta – I Think About You [FOFVIN2]

February 22, 2012February 21, 2012 hipodromefear of flying recordings, house, ivano teteleptaLeave a comment

Dutch newbie Ivano Tetelepta steps up to the plate for his 2nd release on Fear of Flying; ‘I Think About You’ is a sleek slow burning groove with hypnotic undertones, the repeated female vocal and sharp hi hats giving the track it’s dance floor impetus. ‘Taksi’ takes an altogether different path – pumping up the beats for a slice of pure peak time phunk whilst ‘Open Moment’ injects a light melodic feel over dubbed out beats – one for early mornings and a fine way to end a really well balanced release.

Andy Vaz feat. Eva Soul – Feelin’ [SRT152]

February 22, 2012December 15, 2022 hipodromeandy vaz, eva soul, house, norm talley, soiree recordsLeave a comment

Soiree Records presents the unreleased mixes of Feelin’ by Andy Vaz featuring vocalist Eva Soul. Drivetrain’s Reflection-a high-powered fusion bringing the feelin’ to a climatic, electrifying crescendo of deep scientific intelligence. Andy Vaz-Original-it all begins here…the sumptuous voice of Eva Soul the collaboration of precision musicians and the absolute of machines, resulting in a feelin’ of authoritative electronic soul. Norm Tally’s Feelin’-the late night creeper delivers another incendiary composition submerged in signature Detroit intoxication.

Nicholas – Love Message [HOMETAPING013]

February 22, 2012October 18, 2023 hipodromehome taping is killing music, house, nicholas3 Comments

Italian house producer Nicholas checks in with his first full solo outing for the Home Taping imprint. All the tracks have his trademark sound that fuses a love of disco with the feel of early NY house music to produce a strong and heavy brew that is perfect for the dance floor.

Rod Modell – LWE Podcast 113

February 21, 2012February 20, 2012 hipodromedeep techno, detroit, dub techno, interview, little white earbuds, podcast, rod modell1 Comment