Franz Scala – Mondo Della Notte [SLOM046]

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 hipodromealbum, bordello a parigi, disco, electro, franz scala, italo-disco, sameheads, slow motion recordsLeave a comment

FRANZ SCALA - Mondo Della Notte

As head of Italian (centric) Slow Motion label (and international artist sister imprint, Wrong Era), and through his own productions and remixes, Franz Scala has been pioneering the retro-futuristic aesthetic of club culture weaving together elements of proto-house, wave and Italo for the nuovo contemporary dancefloor long before it’s current vogue. Now alongside Bordello A Parigi, and supported by Sameheads, Slow Motion presents Scala’s euphoric debut album Mondo Della Notte. A homage to the world of the night where Franz plies his trade. Solid production and understanding of the various references informing the contemporary dancefloor imbues this set with a quality of permanence. Each track clocks-in at around the seven minute mark accommodating all Scala’s retro influences providing the space for walls of sounds to expand and unfold along these infectious rhythm voyages.

part I / part II

System Olympia – Under my Eyes [SLOMODIGIT008]

December 23, 2020May 31, 2023 hipodromedisco, dxjx, electro, elliott yorke, house, slow motion digital, slow motion records, system olympiaLeave a comment

SYSTEM OLYMPIA - Under My Eyes

System Olympia is back with another profound EP on the Italian imprint Slow Motion. Heartbreak, in between notes of resilience, fierceness, hidden strength, and ultimate love for life, shapes the four songs in “Under My Eyes”.

Dold / Blue Hour – ASR020 [ASR020]

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020 hipodromearsenik, blue hour, dold, luke standing, patrik eriksson, technoLeave a comment

BLUEHOUR/DOLD - ASR 020

Dold and Blue Hour on this split release on Arsenik.

Jeroen Search – Protocol Omega EP [FIGUREX23]

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020 hipodromeacid, figure, jeroen search, minimal technoLeave a comment

Dutch mainstay Jeroen Search is a true genius of building linear grooves, either subtly breathing or powerfully bouncing. Minimalistic, hypnotic loops simply introduce the varied 5-track EP, followed up some by some heavyweight acid-house punchlines. The flip makes its name, changing course again in order to head deeper for a more heads-down exploration of the bleep-space nebula. Sitting firmly nestled in the center of the record, Magnet Tapes is that endless loop suspended in time and space, slowly working its way into one’s consciousness with every repetition. Search cleverly captures this moment to introduce some sounds beyond the structure of track and loop, challenging our conception of music yet playfully igniting the mind’s imaginations.

DJ Hedoni$t – EP#2 [MYS009Y]

December 21, 2020July 26, 2022 hipodromedj hedonist, house, lipelis, mysticisms, technoLeave a comment

DJ HEDONIST - EP#2

Exploring machine funk, DJ Hedoni$t returns with the second release on Mysticisms. Embrace the Mystery.

Omar S – Record Packer Soundtrack Part Two [AOS-2021]

December 21, 2020November 18, 2024 hipodromealex smith, andre foxxe, detroit house, fxhe records, ian fink, omar s, rick wilhiteLeave a comment

OMAR S - Record Packer Part 2 (Soundtrack)

Tracks from the mobile video game “Record Packer” scored by Omar S and released alongside his new Detroit based virtual and physical exhibition “Conant Gardens Party Store”.

Sun Ra Quartet – The Sky Is A Sea of Darkness When There is No Sun To Light The Way [ARTYARD45003]

December 20, 2020December 17, 2020 hipodromeart yard records, jazz, john gilmore, luqman ali, michael ray, sun ra, sun ra arkestra, sun ra quartetLeave a comment

SUN RA QUARTET - The Sky Is A Sea Of Darkness When There Is No Sun To Light The Way

Asolutely stellar jazz from Sun Ra alongside John Gilmore, Luqman Ali & Michael Ray. This quartet version of the title song appeared on 1978’s ‘New Steps’ LP. Over on the flip is the ‘Alien vocal version’ of Somewhere In Space, recorded in 1957. Two expertly plucked out (fully licensed) Sun Ra essentials, presented on a heavyweight (70gram) Art Yard styled 7″.

Transpac – Mondovision [ER007]

December 19, 2020September 2, 2025 hipodromealbum, ambient, detroit, electro, electro records, fundamental records, transpacLeave a comment

TRANSPAC - Mondovision

Transpac does not hide its love for Arpanet’s ”Wireless Internet” album in any way. ”Transpac is the name of one of the first computer networks. It enabled data exchange based on the X25 standard, the Minitel was one of the most famous applications of this network. This project pays tribute to the development of telecommunications in the 70’s and the creation of this network.”

Don’t DJ & NWAQ – Fashion [MEA033]

December 19, 2020December 17, 2020 hipodromeabstract, album, ambient, don't dj, experimental, florian meyer, jochem peteri, meakusma, newworldaquarium, nwaqLeave a comment

DON'T DJ/NWAQ - Fashion

Ahead of the Meakusma Festival 2019, Don’t DJ and NWAQ did an artist residency developing new music together from scratch. Their resulting performance at the festival was a mesmerizing descent into the artistic perspectives of two singular artists active in off-kilter club music. Some of the eight tracks on this record were recorded live at the festival while others were recorded during the residency. All dwell in distorted and eccentric bliss and play around with rhythmic arrhythmic and post-rhythmic tension. There is happiness in dystopia although the subtle yet intense layering in the music hints at undercurrents that are far from bright. The joyousness of this record lies in the notable excitement Don’t DJ and NWAQ experience fusing their modi operandi coming up with a music that shines and distorts. As massive blocks of sound alternate with subtler disorienting parts repetitive vocals create an air of disparate acceptance. It uses club music’s template and pushes on.

Pedro Vian – The Dance Of The Trees [FREE DOWNLOAD]

December 19, 2020December 17, 2020 hipodromeambient techno, free download, modern obscure music, pedro vianLeave a comment

Pedro Vian just shared a new five tracks EP on his Modern Obscure Music’s bandcamp. You can download the tracks for free or name your price.

DJ Surgeles – The Mutant EP [MU004]

December 18, 2020February 16, 2021 hipodromedetroit techno, dj surgeles, kole leijen, minimal techno, modular undergroundLeave a comment

The Dutch Sci-Fi Master DJ Surgeles is taking us for a space travel within this 4 tracks EP on Modular Underground.

Florence – The Vineyard [DSR/EEVO003]

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 hipodromeconvextion, delsin records, detroit techno, eevo-lute, florence, peter fordLeave a comment

FLORENCE - The Vineyard (Convextion & Peter Ford remixes)

Delsin presents two supplement EPs to the recently released retrospective compilations of Wladimir M. and Florence. This first Florence disc its a collection of rarities. The EP opens with Convextion’s remix of ‘The Vineyard’, never been released on vinyl before. Second track on side A is the original mix of ‘Exploration’ as featured on the very first Eevo Lute EP in 1991. Side B opens with Peter Ford aka Baby Ford’s remix of ‘The Vineyard’, originally released in 1996. The EP closes with the original instrumental version of ‘Disappointment’, to which the lyrics and vocals by Wladimir M. were added later on.

NNHMN – Deception Island [OR79/OR85]

December 17, 2020September 12, 2022 hipodromealbum, lee laudarg, michael laudarg, minimal synth, nnhmn, oraculo records, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

NNHMN - Deception Island Part 2

Berlin duo NNHMN – Lee and Michal Laudarg – creates moody and evocative music infected with dark synth sounds, eerie ambiances and mysterious female volcals. They return to Oráculo Records with “Deception Island” where fresh cold beats meets hypnotic techno and avant-garde of a ferociously experimental nature. We find Lee’s sultry vocals over synthwave classical bass and rhythm structures, from dark Italo Disco with touches of light EBM to classic post punk.

Tester Housing – Over You [LER026]

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 hipodromebill tolson, ken olver, left ear records, minimal synth, synth pop, tester housingLeave a comment

TESTER HOUSING - Over You

Tester Housing was the short-lived band consisting of mates Bill Tolson and Ken Olver. The duo met during the early 1980s in the burgeoning Southside of Melbourne, St Kilda. Pitched along the bayside, St Kilda at the time was full of artists, painters, writers, poets and musicians. The suburb was the type of place where dwellers wore their hearts on their sleeves; the sort to be found sharing a jug at the pub after a fist fight. The St Kilda music scene during the late ‘70s and ‘80s was infamous, breeding bands such as the Primitive Calculators and The Boys Next Door.

VA – RDY #44 (Ron Hardy Edits) [RDY044]

December 16, 2020September 29, 2025 hipodromeb rose, bou khan, chicago, chicago music syndrome, chip e, deep cuts, disco, edits, house, ron hardyLeave a comment

CHICAGO MUSIC SYNDROME/CHIP E/BOU KHAN/B ROSE - RDY #44

Four monstrous tracks straight from the basement featuring one of the original house music creator Ron Hardy. Chicago Music Syndrome – Work It, Chip E – M.B. Dance, Bou Khan – Magic and B Rose – Hey DJ.

TTJ Edits – TTJ #3255 [TTJ3255]

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 hipodromedisco, edits, house, todd terje, ttj, ttj editsLeave a comment

Three new Todd Terje special reworks on TTJ Edits.

J. Mono – Redate II [DDA02]

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 hipodromeacid, album, cassette, dalmata daniel, electro, j. mono, lorant keresztesLeave a comment

J. Mono is back on Dalmata Daniel with the Redate II release, an emotionally filled journey of 12 songs, recorded between 2015-2018, all showing deep thoughtfulness of composition, mastering soundwaves and harmonies. There are no cuts or edits, all songs are live recordings from J. Mono’s home studio. The songs vary in tempo and genre, a unique mix of acid, idm and electro with pulsating bass and drums. – all of them filled with a range of emotions, melancholy and inwardness.

Cygnus – Cybercity Z-Ro LP [GU004]

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 hipodromealbum, cygnus, detroit, electro, gentrified underground, icesea, phillip washington, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CYGNUS - Cybercity Z Ro

Phillip Washington (aka Cygnus) is an electronic musician based Dallas, Texas and is making
a name for himself since the early 2010’s with releases on Central Processing Unit, Breakin’ Records, Biosoft Records, Recondite and Icesea to name a few. Gentrified Underground is giving his first & sought after tape-longplayer “Cybercity Z-Ro” from 2012 a vinyl reissue and a total cover-art make-over by Walid El Barbir. These aquatic and futuristic compositions represent a seminal timestamp for Phillip’s discography and electro in general.

CYRK – Reality EP [LR020]

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 hipodromecyrk, electro, lone romantic, pascal hetzel, sammy goossens, sierra sam, technoLeave a comment

CYRK - Reality EP

November see’s the 20th release of Lone Romantic, Ellum’s sister label which focuses on the nitty gritty that is all things Electro. Introducing to them to the LR family CYRK a duo made up of Sierra Sam and Pascal Hertzel who have seen releases on the likes of Rawax, Vakant to name a few deliver a 4 track monster titled Reality EP.

VA – BOY Records: Timeless Technology 1988-1991 [MEC036]

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 hipodromeabsurd, boy records, compilation, cybex factor, deep thought, duce, fcmp, hypnopedia, intact, mecanica records, minimal synth, mknk, new beat, new scene, scared to death, sonic system, structure, synchroton, synth wave, techno, time modemLeave a comment

VARIOUS - Boy Records: Timeless Technology 1988-1991

BOY Records was founded by Michael Zosel back in 1987 but it was after a few releases that he started to work with producer Arno Müller. “Brian” by Absurd was the first techno release on the label and a great success in the German techno scene. The cooperation continued with singles by Hypnopedia and New Scene that worked very well and put the name of BOY Records in the charts and clubs all around Germany and abroad. In 1990 another massive success came with the single “Kennedy” by Deep Thought and since there the label did not stop to release hit after hit by lot of names like Time Modem, “O”, Cybex Factor, Sonic System, Moskwa TV, MCL and lot more. “Timeless Technology 1988-1991” compiles a selection of classic tekkno traxx released on label’s most fruitful years.