Exhausted Modern / DimDJ – BNJ004 [BNJ004]

August 2, 2019November 10, 2022 hipodromeacid house, blue night jungle, dimdj, dimitris evagelopoulos, electro, exhausted modern, ladislav zensor, layupLeave a comment

Exhausted Modern from Prague (Endless Illusion founder) and the techno veteran DimDJ from Thessaloniki are going together on this split EP, the fourth release on Lyon’s imprint Blue Night Jungle. With their strong analog approach, they each explore the infinite possibilities of raw sound materials, going from wild acid aesthetics to classical Detroit’s electro aesthetics. Two universes that are largely complementary, strengthening each other, and therefore creating a beautiful representation of what Blue Night Jungle “Dance” sublabel aims to focus on. With this new release, Blue Night Jungle goes fully European by letting these two underground artist express themselves through a common way.

Ernestas Sadau b2b Retrograde Youth @ Present Perfect Festival (St. Petersburg) 27.07.2019

August 1, 2019July 31, 2019 hipodromedigital tsunami, ernestas sadau, felipe marin, industrial, present perfect festival, red light radio, retrograde youth, technoLeave a comment

Fractions – Scars Of Love [F//013]

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 hipodromefleisch records, fractions, industrial, techno, zaniasLeave a comment

The Prague-based duo Fractions return to Fleisch with a second serving of their signature body music. “Scars of Love” could easily be mistaken for the soundtrack to an apocalyptic rave, as foreboding melodies break into mournful euphoria to the pounding of an ever-present 4-to-the-floor kick. The inclusion of gated synth stabs and a vocal sample from “The Age Of Love” give a knowing nod to the classic 90s rave sound, while the snarl of industrial distortion places these tracks firmly in the present day’s EBM and techno maelstrom. The EP is rounded off with an ethereal re-structuring of “Millennials” by Fleisch co-pilot Zanias.

The Anti Group ‎- 4 X 12 [PM27]

July 31, 2019August 9, 2019 hipodromeadi newton, album, experimental, jacques beloeil, minimal wave records, peripheral minimal, reissue, the anti groupLeave a comment

Following the original dissolution of legendary Sheffield industrial funk outfit Clock DVA in 1984, founder member Adi Newton struck out on his own with The Anti-Group: an experimental project in which he could explore a variety of sonic worlds with the aid of a revolving cast of likeminded Steel City stalwarts (Richard H Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, Martyn Ware and Warp co-founder Robert Gordon included). “4×12″ is a retrospective of sorts, gathering together tracks from three 12” singles (“Ha-Zulu”, “Big Sex”, “Broadcast Test”) and one mini-album (“ShT”). Musically, it veers from collage style sample patchworks and dark ambient soundscapes to rubbery industrial funk, twisted post synth-pop, EBM-influenced workouts and madcap experimental escapades.

The X Initiative – Snapshots of the Past [F//014]

July 31, 2019August 2, 2019 hipodromeadam mitchell, adam x, fleisch records, industrial, synth wave, techno, the x initiativeLeave a comment

The X Initiative is the follow-up to Adam X’s ten volume series project “The Secret Initiative”. Now one year on since unveiling the secret, Adam continues the spirit of the original project with four previously unreleased songs recorded in the end of the aughts decade. New beat grooves awash with icy atmospheres that were well ahead of their time in their moment of creation.

Krypton 81 – Moon Voyage [LOP08]

July 30, 2019October 8, 2020 hipodromeelectro, krypton 81, lunar orbiter program, mr. blatmanLeave a comment

Krypton 81 are ready to take part of the Lunar Orbiter Program, alongside the Captain Mr. Blatman, with their first mission: Moon Voyage.

Lock Eyes – INTLBLK007 [INTLBLK007]

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 hipodromehouse, international black, lock eyes, technoLeave a comment

The latest installment in the International Black series comes from Lock Eyes representing an unusually versatile EP from the Italian producer, catering to both ecstatic peak time dance-floors with ‘Love$lust” as well as exploring new ground with his own twisted take on the slow motion 90’s Tribal Italia sound on “La Guida” without betraying his signature sonic universe.

Foreign Guest & Wewerka – Human Sequencer EP [OO011]

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 hipodromeforeign guest, house, nuno dos santos, outcast oddity, techno, wewerkaLeave a comment

Foreign Guest & Wewerka debut on Outcast Oddity with their Human Sequencer EP. Featuring a Nuno Dos Santos Remix on the flip side.

Dark Circles – DC Trax 005 [DCTRAX005]

July 29, 2019 hipodromeacid, dark circles, dc trax, house, justin cudmore, technoLeave a comment

This is latest release by London duo Dark Circles on their own vinyl imprint DC Trax, harnessing the full force of their influences of acid, techno, house and rave directly for the dancefloor. ‘Lariat’ is a acidic psychedelic spoken word odyssey with an incredible breakdown. This is accompanied by a remix NYC Bunker dj Justin Cudmore. ‘Mandy’ on the B side takes us back to 1993 the height of rave and includes life changing question for a certain young lady.

Musical Tasting #12: Kenya & Etiopia @ Flow Coffee Roasters (Sibiu) 02.08.2019

July 28, 2019July 25, 2019 hipodromeflow coffee roasters, hipodrome, musical tasting, my transylvania, the hipodrome of musicLeave a comment

Musical Tasting is a series of events, a collaboration between Asociatia My Transylvania and The Hipodrome Of Music, aiming to promote countries, regions and their musical genres, combining auditions with traditional recipes from the area, cooked with as many local and seasonal ingredients. We will have musical and culinary trips in Turkey, South Africa, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Greece, India, The Caribbean, Yugoslavia, England, Guinea or Romania.

Hipodrome is a blog born in 2009 in the Hipodrom neighborhood of Sibiu, its aim being to promote a music that is less known to the wide public. Hipodrome is a mixture of electronic music, new wave, jazz or disco from different places of the world.

#12 Musical Tasting – Kenya and Ethiopia:

We will listen to music from Kenya and Ethiopia and we will taste some coffee based dishes and coffee based alcoholic cocktails.

Free entry/ pay at the bar.

https://musicaltasting.wordpress.com

The Lewis Express – Clap Your Hands [ATA016]

July 28, 2019July 26, 2019 hipodromealbum, ata records, jazz, the lewis expressLeave a comment

Primarily based in Leeds, The Lewis Express is comprised of many of the musicians that have graced previous ATA releases: George Cooper, Piano (Abstract Orchestra) Neil Innes, Bass (The Sorcerers, The Magnificent Tape Band, Tony Burkill), Sam Hobbs, Drums (Dread Supreme, Tony Burkill, Matthew Bourne) and Pete Williams, Percussion (The Sorcerers, The Magnificent Tape Band, Tony Burkill). Recorded over an intense two-day session, ‘Clap Your Hands’ is heavily influenced by the classic soul jazz recordings of The Young Holt Trio / Young Holt Unlimited, and Ramsey Lewis, from who this group take their name. As with many of the classic Ramsey Lewis cuts this album was recorded live, capturing the rich inter-relationship between the players and leaving in some of that chunky room noise. The band’s intention was to produce an album of dancefloor friendly, uplifting, funky soul-jazz with a stripped back line up of Piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. ‘Clap your hands’ builds on the template set by their eponymous debut album and further explores the 60’s soul-jazz of Ramsey lewis, Young-Holt and Ray Charles as well as the latin boogaloo of Eddie Cano and Pete Terrace.

Minami Deutsch – Can’t Get There EP [HNRPIC010]

July 28, 2019July 26, 2019 hipodromedisco, hoga nord rekords, jamie paton, minami deutsch, mythologen, psych rock, psychedelicLeave a comment

Minami Deutsch crushes negativity, sorrow, and depressive energy on their new Hoga Nord Rekords release, ‘Can’t get there’, a five-track EP. The Japanese psych-scene is being kept vital by picking up all the best influences from all the best psychedelic music and mixing that with a delicate touch of Japanese music tradition. On this EP, you hear all that you love and miss from the 70’s krautrock bands plus a cover on cult band Index’s song ‘Israeli blues’ from 1968. Also on this record are two remixes of the title track by HNR household names Jamie Paton and Mythologen. Listening to this, you get the feeling of leaving half your brain in a Volkswagen down an endless Autobahn in 1972 and one-half lost in the astral plane as boundless light, above space and time.

The Strictly Jaz Unit – The Tempest [SJUDLP1]

July 27, 2019December 4, 2020 hipodromealbum, boo williams, deep house, glenn underground, strictly jaz unit muzic, the strictly jaz unitLeave a comment

Astonishingly, 23 years have passed since Glenn Underground and Boo Williams established the Strictly Jaz Unit project, a fluid collective of underground Chicago deep house producers. These days, SJU mainly operates as a duo, and it was this stripped-back line-up that produced “The Tempest”, a rare album-length outing bristling with quality cuts. Every track is naturally dynamic with sonic rich musicality & keyboard melodies. As a whole, the album is far more intergalactic, electronic and sci-fi sounding than either man’s solo productions, with just a few hints of the luscious instrumentation and swinging grooves associated with their previous work. There’s no dip in quality, though, with the dubbed-out deep house hypnotism of “Heard Syndrome”, the Patrick Cowley/Giorgio Moroder influenced “The Struggle”, the Chicago-goes-Yorkshire bleep flex of “Time of Speed, Not Day” and acid-fired gorgeousness of “The Flat (London Projects)” standing out.

Afrodeutsche – RR001 EP [RR001]

July 27, 2019March 17, 2026 hipodromeafrodeutsche, detroit, eclair fifi, electro, henrietta smith-rolla, house, river rapidLeave a comment

River Rapid is the new label from Eclair Fifi. Known for her tastemaking dj sets steeped in upcoming exclusives and unknown rarities as well as her essential monthly radio show on NTS it seemed only right that she should start her own imprint. The first release features 4 brand new tracks by Afrodeutsche AKA Henrietta Smith-Rolla . These raw hardware driven tracks evoke classic Rephlex in the same breath as Underground Resistance. Respectful to the originators whilst keeping an eye firmly on the future.

Fred P – Reaching For The Stars [NERO046]

July 27, 2019March 26, 2024 hipodromedeep house, fred p, fred peterkin, neroliLeave a comment

Neroli welcomes NYC very own FRED P aka Black Jazz Consortium for a very special EP. Here he delivers four songs where his trademark rich emotive melodies meet with fresh syncopated beats. Four soul hurricanes that range in weight and emotion, the two poles here can be found slap-bang in the middle of the EP: “Moonlight” is a sultry brushed-drum break for lovers while “Riverside Drive” jacks like a rhino but soothes you with big breeze feels. Elsewhere “Reaching For The Stars” cruises on a skippy break with airy early 90s New York pads and “New Ways” closes on a stunning 88 tip. Have nice dreams y’all.

Noah Gibson – Krasch 2 (Convextion & E.R.P. Remixes) [KRASCH2]

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019 hipodromeconvextion, detroit techno, e.r.p, gerard hanson, krasch records, noah gibsonLeave a comment

Krasch Records returns in strong form with its second release, featuring two remixes by Gerard Hanson as Convextion and E.R.P.

Peter Van Hoesen – Kelly Criterion [C91-002]

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019 hipodromecenter 91, peter van hoesen, technoLeave a comment

“Kelly Criterion” is a forceful EP of high energy constructions, diving straight into the core of a peak time set with little respite. Using his trademark ear for sound design of the utmost detail, each track combines an amalgam of immersive textures to forge intense, driving dancefloor bombs. Sparking a blazing fire from the offset and dousing it with lighter fluid throughout, “Kelly Criterion” is a relentless package for the most discerning techno fans.

Dalmata Daniel @ Pontoon (Budapest) 31.07.2019

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 hipodromedalmata daniel, imre kiss, max sinclair, pasiphae, pontoonLeave a comment

PS+ISF – PS+ISF [LIES135]

July 25, 2019February 28, 2020 hipodromeindustrial, interstellar funk, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, olf van elden, parrish smith, synth wave, technoLeave a comment

Dutch powerhouses Parrish Smith and Interstellar Funk team up for their debut collaboration on L.I.E.S. with a new four track EP. Striking up the perfect balance of both their signature styles, this record hits the sweet spot between metallic synthwave, slow beat industrial, and clanging EBM hybrids. The duo effortlessly weave together a sonic narrative with nods to the past but unmistakable emphasis on their ever expanding foward thinking future sound.