Author: hipodrome

Bill Converse & Patricia – 380/750 EP [ACIDTEST02]

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Beat machine freak duo Bill Converse and Patricia (Max Ravitz) present 380/750, a new EP on Acid Test that blends the two producers’ singular styles to form an emotive “introspection on the dance floor” experience across 4 tracks. Recorded at Ravitz’s Brooklyn studio over the course of two days, 380/750 features raw, no-multitrack, no-edit live recordings that showcase the duo’s intuition for expressive rhythm tracks. Considering Converse’s roots in the 90’s Michigan rave scene, and Ravitz’s Chicago upbringing, the midwestern strains really shine through. With rhythm-composer mutations, acid dripping over atmospheric synth textures, and the ever-present jack throughout, 380/750 offers a deep sound to get lost in that feels both new and classic at the same time.

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Bill Converse & Patricia – 380/750 EP [ACIDTEST02]

Innershades – The Beat EP [IPK004]

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Innershades presents some new tunes but old school sound, faithful to the New Beat and Belgian proto Techno sound, using a Roland JV 1080, D-50, Yahama RY-30, SH-101, TB-303 and a JD-800 to execute this magnificent EP.

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Innershades – The Beat EP [IPK004]

Alpha Sect – Fragmented Reality [SOIL027]

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Dive into the mesmerizing fusion of sounds with Alpha Sect’s latest vinyl release, ‘Fragmented Reality’, on Soil Records. Featuring remixes by the renowned talents of Curses, Local Suicide x Skelesys and Raw Ambassador, this EP spans the realms of EBM, Italo-Disco, Wave, and Techno. Each track invites you to journey through a sonic realm where pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies converge, blurring the lines between genres. With Alpha Sect leading the way, immerse yourself in a hypnotic experience that transcends conventional boundaries. ‘Fragmented Reality’ is out now, offering a unique sonic adventure for the discerning listener.

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Alpha Sect – Fragmented Reality [SOIL027]

Nomenklatūr – King Da Ka [SAM018]

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Samo Records, the label run by Facets, presents a new release from French electronic duo Nomenklatür. Renowned for their innovative and genre-blending sound, Nomenklatür makes their debut with a captivating EP featuring three original tracks, each offering a unique sonic experience that pushes the boundaries of leftfield electronica. On the remix front, Karassimeon reimagines “King Da Ka” with a high-tempo twist, infusing the track with fresh energy and amplifying its dynamic qualities.

Nomenklatūr – King Da Ka [SAM018]

KafkaCtrl / UHF – Split Machine Vol. 3 EP [GO010]

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Gladio Operations’ tenth release touches down with the third volume of the Split Machine Series, which bears the signatures of KafkaCtrl and UHF and marks the end of this electrifying trilogy.

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KafkaCtrl / UHF – Split Machine Vol. 3 EP [GO010]

Electro Nation – Slave To The Machine LP [ACTREC008]

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Right for the 30th anniversary of his Electro project Electro Nation, Thomas P. Heckmann returns with a brand new album on his mates label Activities Records from Brussels with a stunning album artwork by Elzo Durt. ‘Slave To The Machine’ is a full story throughout the album about an ordinary life that is down to all things being controlled by machines, internet and digits, just to escape and meet the machine at the end.

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Electro Nation – Slave To The Machine LP [ACTREC008]

Dark Vektor – Las puertas de Tannhauser EP [MUSA007]

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After almost one year of silence, M.U.S.A come back again with a live legend, a pioneer of electro in Spain, Dark Vektor. Three original tracks plus two remixes, one by Kan3da and one by Dj Maaco aka Detroit In Effect. 

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Dark Vektor – Las puertas de Tannhauser EP [MUSA007]

ESA – A Muto [ISLE026]

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Big tune from Cameroonian outfit, ESA, originally released on an LP in 1986. For the first time ‘A Muto’ by Esa is given an official reissue. Not only does this mark a first as a stand along single, but the reissue contains previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella.

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ESA – A Muto [ISLE026]

Body Mechanic – Electrosoul LP [DTR002/DTR003]

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Body Mechanic has been turning out definitive Motor City techno on solid labels like Cryovac, and GASS for several years. This time out he lands-on Detroit Techno and serves up, well, some electro. It’s classic 313 tackle though – heavy on the kicks, snappy snares and filthy dirty basslines that make you want to move. Ghoulish vocals add extra grit to the opener and from there ‘Dance’ gets more playful with jittery drum funk and scratching, ‘Beautiful Bum’ has a gorgeously tender and reflective vibe thanks to the minor chords and smooth electro rhythms, ‘Magic (feat Tay) ‘ slips into a deep and soulful house groove and ‘Househead’ is jacked up, loopy and well swung amongst several more timeless cuts.

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Body Mechanic – Electrosoul LP [DTR002/DTR003]

Underground Resistance – The Final Frontier [UR-003MCM]

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Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. Essential 303 electro techno from Underground Resistance. Raw, intense and one of the outstanding and unique records in Techno history.

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Underground Resistance – The Final Frontier [UR-003MCM]

Waveform Syndicate – Live Sessions [BS1818-007.3]

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Waveform Syndicate is a hardware live collab between friends Aztronouth, Luus and MachineFunk. Focussed on extraterrestrial funk, mindbending soundscapes and sometimes a slight touch of ghetto magic to bring some heat.

Waveform Syndicate – Live Sessions [BS1818-007.3]

Suburban Knight – Listening Systems [DTR004.5]

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James Pennington is a true Motor City original who will forever be etched into the legendary city’s musical history. Under his revered Suburban Knight alias he crafted the powerful single ‘Listening Systems’ in 2021, initially limited to a spotter-taunting 200 copies, but now repressed – and relax, record buyers everywhere. It’s a deep, warm, driving techno cut stripped back to the bare essentials with a smoky vocal whisper adding the intimacy to a kicking rhythm that is dubbed out and soft around the edges but not lacking in impact. Perfect music for mind, body and head that needs to be played nice and loud.

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Suburban Knight – Listening Systems [DTR004.5]

LAB Personnel – Break Apart [SOT016]

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Lab Personnel is an electro / EBM producer team from from Zagreb, Croatia, including Ivona Ivkovic, Marijan Katic, Nikola Kos, Luka Kurjan, Goran Lautar, Jasmin Mahmic, Dominik Sesek and Paul Genetik. Sons of Traders present “Break Apart”, an improvisation recorded live at “Synth Jam” improvisation session in Zagreb at Surogat Club, December 2023.

LAB Personnel – Break Apart [SOT016]

Abe Duque – What Happened? [SYNCRO50]

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Syncrophone marks 20 years of Abe Duque’s ‘What Happened’ EP with a special anniversary re-release. This seminal collection, originally unleashed in the early 2000s, has since become a cornerstone in the Techno and House music realms, earning its status as a timeless classic. Abe Duque’s ‘What Happened’ EP captivated audiences with its distinctive blend of raw wnergy, hypnotic rhythms, and intricate melodies. Each track on this EP is a masterclass in Duque’s unique production style, showcasing his innovative approach to electronic music and solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the genre.

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Abe Duque – What Happened? [SYNCRO50]