Phuture – Acid Tracks [TX142RED]

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 hipodromeacid house, chicago house, dj pierre, herbert jackson, phuture, re-release, reissue, spanky, trax recordsLeave a comment

Phuture only released a handful of tracks (plus an album a full decade after their debut), but have remained a legendary act in the development of Chicago house for their stomping 1987 single “Acid Trax”, the track that began and defined the acid house sound. The group was formed by DJ Pierre, synthesizer fan Spanky and Herb J in 1985 as a recording entity to produce records for Pierre to mix into his sets at several crucial Chicago clubs. After being turned on to the high-pitched squelch of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer (marketed as a bassline machine for solo guitarists), the trio emerged from the studio with a track they called “In Your Mind”. Ron Hardy previewed the track at his legendary club the Music Box – where it became known as “Ron Hardy’s Acid Track” – and Phuture re-made the cut with production by Marshall Jefferson. Released on Trax Records in 1987, the single created a dividing point between the Chicago sound before and after it, with hundreds of “Acid Trax” imitations flooding the local market. After it caught on in Britain as well, the single soundtracked the wave of club madness which coalesced in the rave movement by the end of the decade.

VA – Fuga [TOKEN93]

April 6, 2020December 4, 2020 hipodromeborder one, compilation, dold, linkan ray, mark broom, nastia riegel, pttrn, ribe, stefan vincent, techno, tokenLeave a comment

Fuga presents a focused and refined showcase of the Token sound in 2020. The compilation highlights the label’s dedication to the classic tenets of the Techno genre, but at the same time draws attention to its role as a conduit for new talent to receive the exposure it deserves without artistic compromise. Including Nastia Reigel, Dold, Mark Broom, Border One, Stefan Vincent, Ribe, PTTRN, Linkan Ray.

Radio Slave – Command Z [RSPX20]

April 6, 2020November 20, 2020 hipodromematt edwards, radio slave, rekid, rekids, rekids special projects, technoLeave a comment

Rekids boss Matt Edwards debuts on Rekids Special Projects under his prolific Radio Slave moniker with ‘Command Z’, marking the twentieth release on the offshoot series. ‘Command Z’ opens with roaming synth patterns, slick kicks, delicately placed plucks and a haunting soundfloor which gives a sense of allure alongside it’s thundering rhythm. On the flip, ‘Command X’ situates itself perfectly for cavernous warehouse spaces or intimate club environments with its rattling snares, arpeggiated keys, lively saturated claps, rawly reversed pads and rippling cymbals.

Malcolm Strachan – About Time [HRLP004]

April 5, 2020April 3, 2020 hipodromealbum, haggis records, jazz, malcolm strachanLeave a comment

Scottish trumpeter Malcolm Strachan is a founder member of top UK funk/jazz-funk band The Haggis Horns as well as being one of the busiest session musicians in the UK today. After a professional career spanning 20 years, now he’s finally releasing his first solo album, aptly titled “About Time”, on Haggis Records and he’s going back to his original roots… Jazz. The album is a collection of original compositions, all written and arranged by Malcolm, which are firmly rooted in the classic acoustic modern jazz style typified by the great 60’s and 70’s recordings on the legendary Blue Note Records label. A nice variation of themes and tempos feature throughout the album. From full-on latin vibes to beautiful ballads, soul jazz grooves to cinematic soundtrack flavours, all woven together by a great group of experienced musicians.

Mowgan featuring Solo Sanou – Soya [MOW002]

April 5, 2020August 30, 2023 hipodromeafrican, afrobeat, album, mow records, mowgan, outernational, solo sanouLeave a comment

Mow Records unveils its second album. A further exploration of label head Mowgan’s penchant for house music and authentic African sounds, ‘Soya’ features percussion and vocals from Solo Sanou, an artist whose roots lie in Burkina Faso – though he’s based in Toulouse, where the album was recorded. Comprised seven Afro house cuts that utilise organic instrumentation and Solo’s raw, emotive voice, the album is the second installment in a series of five long-players recorded by Mowgan in the space of a year. This new LP goes deep into the heart of Africa’s rich musical culture, delivering contagious rhythms, rousing atmospherics and a pure, organic, unadulterated sound that has been cultivated through electrifying jam sessions at Mowgan’s studio.

The Mighty Mocambos – Superstrada / Concrete Stardust [451052]

April 5, 2020April 3, 2020 hipodromedisco, funk, mocambo records, the mighty mocambosLeave a comment

Funk 45 champions The Mighty Mocambos deliver another colourful record in their favorite format. Both break-heavy psychedelic soul score theme Supertrada and battle proven b-boy jam Concrete Stardust are from the much celebrated album “2066”. By popular demand, here they come in exclusive DJ-friendly uncut/extended versions. A hard-hitting double-sider set to be a resident in your 45 case.

Cucina Povera – Tyyni [LSSN067]

April 4, 2020April 3, 2020 hipodromealbum, ambient, cucina povera, experimental, maria rossi, night schoolLeave a comment

Tyyni is the third album by Finnish-born sound artist and musician Cucina Povera aka Maria Rossi. The second album recorded using a more studio-based scenario – as opposed to last year’s Zoom, a collection of in-situ, spontaneous recordings – Tyyni feels like a slowly unfurling mediation on the clash between nature and mechanical living, a rumination on the complexities of modern life that begin to unveil more about the inner landscape of the artist as it progresses. A Finnish word referring to still, serene weather, the title belies a new note of turmoil in Cucina Povera’s soundworld. Tyyni represents a more detailed focus on the sculpting of sounds that curl around Rossi’s hymnal vocal performances. It’s a more adventurous work than Rossi’s previous output that goes further into noise elements and vocal abstraction while maintaining the balance and ecclesiastical ecstasy of her debut Hilja.

Noah Gibson – Press On [NE72]

April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, drone, experimental, noah gibson, northern electronicsLeave a comment

Noah Gibson marks his first appearance on Northern Electronics with an EP of plaintive meditations on his innermost causes and conflicts. Acidic enthusiasm spirals out of control in innumerable ways across ‘Press On,’ routing us through the reflective atmosphere that hangs heavy in the background of the thrilling adrenal spikes.

VA – Valley Of Tears Vol. 1 [SOIL06]

April 3, 2020April 2, 2020 hipodromeacid, ekman, electro, exhausted modern, fractions, imperial black unit, industrial, lvrin, soil records, technoLeave a comment

Soil Records with a selection of tracks from Imperial Black Unit, Fractions, LVRIN, Exhausted Modern and Ekman.

St. Theodore – Night Transmission [LOD015]

April 3, 2020April 2, 2020 hipodromeabbess, acid, electro, land of dance records, st. theodore, technoLeave a comment

St. Theodore is back on Land of Dance Records. Pure EBM, Electro and Acid trax.

Type-303 – Sysi EP [SRTX030]

April 3, 2020February 1, 2023 hipodromeacid house, super rhythm trax, type-303Leave a comment

30 releases in and Super Rhythm Trax celebrate with this beautiful record by Finnish producer, Type-303 with an EP that faces off the lushest most uplifting Acid music against the rawest and dirtiest end of the genre. ‘Delays’ sounds almost like an early UR record while ‘Code 808’ is an absolute masterclass in bliss, complete with it’s vocoders, electro drum track and singing 303s. Sandwiched between these two tracks you have the cheeky suggestiveness of ‘Kolkki Crush’ and the outright sleaze of ‘Life In Mono’.

Legowelt – Tips For Life [NW023] FREE DOWNLOAD

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 hipodromealbum, danny wolfers, electro, free download, free tracks, house, legowelt, nightwind records, technoLeave a comment

Recorded at the North Sea Institute for the Overmind in Scheveningen Holland.
“Yesterday I released a free/pay-what-you-want album on Bandcamp called TIPS FOR LIFE to hopefully brighten your days up a bit. Its Nightwind Records NW023 and its got 12 tracks on it ranging from Slowjam Memphis Rapbeats to Poldertechno and everything in between” – Legowelt

VA – Mentality EP [LN003]

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020 hipodromedeep house, jayson wynters, life notes recordings, life recorder, taelueLeave a comment

Life Notes returns with its 3rd transmission and presents the Mentality EP. After starting the label under his Motion Process moniker, Life Recorder is welcoming on board 2 of his favorite producers with the Birmingham UK based producer, Jayson Wynters and Taelue. Guided by a natural artistic and human being connection, the 3 producers and dj’s are sharing the wax here to present their vision of deep, meditative house/techno speaking to the mind and the dancefloor.

Subfunk / Mac & Rudedog – Untitled [MC039]

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020 hipodromedeep house, mac, mint condition, rudedog, subfunkLeave a comment

A fine slice of deep tech-house runnings from the turn of the millennium, Subfunk & Mac & Rudedog’s ‘Untitled’ EP is a thing of intensity! 4 cuts of that wiry machine funk that sounds like it dropped out of the sky only yesterday. It’s all here, for your ears, tripped out minimalism, dubbed out drum programming, lithe chord patterns and basslines to die for. There was certainly something in the water back then, records like this capture the era perfectly and that’s why they are so sought after. A rare record, the ‘Untitled’ EP manages to bridge the eras, and will undoubtedly find a place along your favorite UR / Motor-city records, they’re all forging out the same sonic territory.

VA – Vol. 1

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 hipodromechino, cinnaman, cleveland, compilation, d.k., dazion, dollkraut, elias mazian, house, interstellar funk, job sifre, kris baha, olivia, radiation 30376, techno, tom trago, voyage selectLeave a comment

The Amsterdam based booking agency, Voyage Select, is launching it’s label. The first release is a digital compilation released on bandcamp and includes 14 tracks by artists from the agency’s rooster. Cover photo by Interstellar Funk, graphic design by Dazion. 100% of the profit will be divided equally among the artists.

Ike Release – Prophecies EP [EPISODES009]

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 hipodromeepisodes, house, ike release, ike velez, technoLeave a comment

Compression and expansion, focus and surrender, tension and release – the elusive state of balance is less of an inert, perfect condition than it is an interaction or moderation over time between polarized points. Rarely is it defined nor clearly prescribed. Through careful examination of the factors and conditions involved can a possible pathway be uncovered, in any particular scenario. The attached transmission is not a declaration of balance, nor a prescription towards it. But rather, it is like a snapshot captured of an object in motion.

VA – VV.AA 606 EP [606W]

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 hipodromeanbau, disco, dmitry distant, electro, gravedad cinetica, volta cab, waste editions, waterflowerLeave a comment

A new compilation called 606 carefully chosen by the Spanish Waste Editions label and once more intentionally made up of 4 artists who have in common personality and creativity. These four diverse tracks are full of catchy melodies, powerful arpeggios and danceable beats and also speak the same language. Doubtless, this compilation can show anyone no interest in trends and bet on music that the label loves and respects.

Teslasonic – BAR Records 05 [BAR05]

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 hipodromeacid, animistic beliefs, bar records, detroit, electro, gianluca bertasi, teslasonicLeave a comment

BAR05 by Italian MinimalRome affiliate Teslasonic. Stunning Electro cuts including a mesmerizing remix by Rotterdam favourites Animistic Beliefs.

Caroil – Phormix Podcast #169

March 30, 2020March 29, 2020 hipodromecaroil, industrial, minimal synth, new beat, phormix, podcast, synth waveLeave a comment

Aural Indifference – The Sound of Indifference [MW071]

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 hipodromealbum, aural indifference, brian spencer, cassette, funk, indie rock, kevin purdy, minimal wave records, post punk, reissueLeave a comment

Minimal Wave presents The Sound of Indifference, a rare cassette released in 1981 by Aural Indifference. Aural Indifference was a post-punk studio collective from Sydney, Australia. The two principal members were Brian Spencer Hall (the M Squared in house producer) and Kevin Purdy. The cassette album, The Sound of Indifference, was released in 1981, featuring tracks such as “Theme”, “Park, and “Man Am I Progressive”. Their sound ranges from minimal synth, to post-punk to quirky guitar-driven electronic folk music, some of it resembling John Maus. “Theme” appeared as the closing track on The Minimal Wave Tapes: Volume Two compilation and “The Park” appeared on The Bedroom Tapes compilation.