Tin Man – Ode [ATCD004]

October 22, 2014November 2, 2021 hipodromeabsurd recordings, acid, album, house, johannes auvinen, techno, tin manLeave a comment

California-raised Johannes Auvinen made his name blending hypnotic techno with the distinctive electronics of acid house. His most recent album, 2012’s Neo Neo Acid, moved further towards the sounds of Phuture. Ode, his seventh full-length, sits somewhere in between, delivering a sequence of deep, hypnotic grooves that utilise acid lines not to create energy, but as melodic hooks. With the addition of his own half-whispered vocals on a number of cuts, the result is an atmospheric set that feels like the soundtrack to a hazy after party. For the most part, it’s very impressive, and has a genuinely weary, late night mood that’s strangely attractive.

Fishermen – SELF#01 [SELF001]

October 22, 2014October 21, 2014 hipodromefishermen, house, martin skogehall, s.e.l.f., techno, thomas jaldemarkLeave a comment

Can you feel it? Time moving faster and faster. ”The next thing” is always more appealing than what you’re holding in your hands right now. But is it better? Well, perhaps. Perhaps not. At this pace, can you really tell? So. Just like Magritte’s pipe wasn’t a pipe, this is not a record. This is an invitation. An embracement. You see, this round disc may be white, but it is not empty. It is filled with our creativity. Our time. And now we would like you to fill this plain, white sleeve with your creativity and your time. We want you to share this with us. To be a part of this release. To be apart of our SELF. This music spoke to you in some way, and now we want you to speak to us. The language is up to you – do whatever you feel like! Some of you will paint, some of you will print, some of you will do things we couldn’t even think of. All of you will be a part of the movement. A movement against the one-sidedness of the producer-consumer relationship. A movement against the hurried Zeitgeist. A movement against the grain. We are the Swedish Electronic Liberation Front. We don’t have customers. We don’t have followers. We only have members. And you’re invited to join us.

Tadeo – Ran EP [AI003]

October 21, 2014April 11, 2019 hipodromeanother intelligence, minimal techno, tadeoLeave a comment

Another Intelligence, is a label with new tools for creative dj´s and Techno artists. After contact, the integration of new goals and thoughts is unstoppable. “Cyclical” represents the possibilities of the minimum, the essence is in the little things. “The whisperer” is the idea that approaches the minds in a sudden way, that come to settle “Establecimiento” and provides a state of reflection based on logical thinking “Logic Process”. The Techno of the future is in our living present.

Leiras – These Ancestral Bones [OWN002]

October 21, 2014March 29, 2023 hipodromeleiras, ownlife records, peter van hoesen, technoLeave a comment

These Ancestral Bones – title of the second release of the Berlin-based label Ownlife. It features two original tracks of Leiras and a remix by one of the key-names in the electronic music-scene, the multifaceted Peter Van Hoesen.

Robert Hood – Protein Valve EP [MPM023]

October 21, 2014September 28, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, m plant, minimal techno, robert hoodLeave a comment

M Plant’s 20 Year anniversary celebrations are set to end on a high with a triple CD compilation featuring a wealth of new, remastered and unreleased material alongside some classics from the Robert Hood canon. Before then, the latest in an ongoing series of celebratory 12″ releases sees Hood look to the classic Protein Valve, which was the first 12″ issued on M Plant back in 1994. The title track has already been subject to some edits as part of this M Plant 20 series, but it’s nice to see three tracks from that original 12″ reissued here as a reminder how Hood’s pioneering minimal approach first took shape.

Kwartz – Isolated Process EP [RSVD003]

October 21, 2014January 13, 2023 hipodromekwartz, milton bradley, rsvd, technoLeave a comment

A collapse of any truth, absence of light, and spectroscopic industrial manoeuvres in the dark: this is Isolated Process Ep realized by Kwartz. Isolated process is a robotic monotonic thought deep down the furthest abyss. Belling drums alongside drones and solid grey basslines appears on first Function and Second Function: two different points of view, two moments about the same hypnotic march. Milton Bradley’s remix is a slower exploration of what remains alive underneath the space. Slow and cyclical beats hits back the mind once lost in the ocean. Pure machine darkness.

Andrea – Space Forma [IT025]

October 21, 2014August 11, 2021 hipodromeandrea, ilian tape, technoLeave a comment

ANDREA - Space Forma

Thrilling multifunctional space trips by Andrea on Ilian Tape. Blinding, effective, spaced out pure killer Techno EP.

Jeff Mills – Emerging Crystal Universe [AX065]

October 20, 2014February 1, 2018 hipodromealbum, axis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal techno, sleeper wakesLeave a comment

Axis Records present the 8th chapter of Jeff Mills Sleeper Wakes series. After the previous release of the exotic expedition to The Jungle Planet, his continuing science fiction story makes a significant turn to a Parallel Universe.

STL – Sound Transmission [SOMETHING026]

October 20, 2014August 3, 2021 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, something records, stephan laubner, stlLeave a comment

STL - Sound Transmission

The latest Sound Transmission from Stephan Laubner under his STL project alias comes in shape of a 12 inch vinyl for likeminded people who are interested in the d-i-y sound research of the Something records audio sense facility.

Dan Physics – Dan Physics [LIES022.5]

October 20, 2014January 9, 2015 hipodromedan physics, detroit techno, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systemsLeave a comment

Dan Physics came up in the ranks of the early 90s Midwest & NYC dance underground, when record shops still existed and the club scene was still diverse and vibrant. Working at Sonic Groove Records alongside Adam-X and Frankie Bones, through the years Dan had gained an encyclopedic knowledge of house, techno, industrial music and many genres in between. What we have here is a document from his past recording archives which demonstrates his studio expertise and is an impressive take of high bpm, yet melodic techno.

VA – We Are Not Alone Vol. I [FAN006]

October 20, 2014August 24, 2021 hipodromearchitectural, detroit techno, eduardo de la calle, fanzine records, the transhumans, uncutLeave a comment

ARCHITECTURAL/UNCUT/EDUARDO DE LA CALLE/THE TRANSHUMANS - We Are Not Alone

Four tracks out of the Spanish techno scene here – comes with contributions by the likes of Architectural, UnCUT, Eduardo De La Calle and The Transhumans.

Arkadelphia – New Sun [NORD006]

October 20, 2014 hipodromearkadelphia, deep techno, detroit techno, nord recordsLeave a comment

Danish NORD Records presents NORD006, an EP made by Arkadelphia from Tennessee, United States of America. The EP contains four warm sounding tracks that goes very deep.

SHXCXCHCXSH – Linear S Decoded [AVNLP002]

October 19, 2014May 16, 2019 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, avian music, deep techno, drone, hannes stenstrom, SHXCXCHCXSHLeave a comment

Rich sounding dark techno from this swedisch duo delivering their second album. Despite their impenetrable name and previous releases, SHXCXCHCXSH’s second album is strangely accessible. It seems that the Swedish duo has learnt the value of subtlety, but without losing their edge. From the eerie ambience of “Entering The S-Cloud” through the distorted, noisy electro of “Elo-cution”, the atmospheric techno sounds of “The Roots” and the snapping percussion and repetitive machine riffs of “Drain the Lord”, Linear S Decoded is one of 2014’s best techno albums.

BNJMN – Coil [DSR/E005]

October 19, 2014January 25, 2018 hipodromeben thomas, bnjmn, deep techno, delsin records, dub technoLeave a comment

BNJMN steps up to make his debut on Delsin with six tracks of experimental and inventive noise and techno. ‘Coil’ opens his account with screechy, unnerving synths squeals, imposing and throbbing pads and super deep kick drums that come at you from miles below. It’s a hugely textured and spine tingling affair before the ambiance of ‘Berth’ comes rippled with glassy and alien little melodies. ‘Merge’ has turbo charged drums hiding beneath more unsettled synth based noise that sound sernee at the same time as being paranoid. On the flip, ‘And Suddenly’ makes your hairs stand on end with is gothic celestial glow and slithering synth patterns, ‘Blown’ is a damaged and degraded bit of icy, thumping and reverb heavy techno and ‘Azure’ ends on a brain soothing, chilled out ambient high. These are the sort of truly unique and magically textured tracks you would expect from a producer like BNJMN, and mark a fine debut on Delsin.

TM404 – Svreca Remixes [KM037]

October 19, 2014February 24, 2023 hipodromeambient techno, andreas tilliander, deep techno, kontra musik, svrecaLeave a comment

Mixing opposites is always an interesting project, and that brings us to the present release from Kontra-Musik. On the one hand, we have Swedish National Treasure Andreas Tilliander and his already classic TM404-album. On the other hand we have Svreca, the dark prince of Semantica Records and the heir to Oscar Mulero. We thought it would be most interesting to blend these clearly diverse elements together. We where right. There is a very clear and constant division through the entire release. On one hand you have the warm, fuzzy analogue dubbiness of TM404, on the other hand you have the focused, trimmed and piercing techno from Svreca. Where TM404 brings out beams of acid sunlight from his silver boxes, Svreca conjures up a starless night with his relentless beats. It’s a bit like Saruman was given the permission to remix a Gandalf record. TM404 + Svreca. A piece of modern Alchemy, brought to you by Kontra-Musik.

Scott Ferguson – Keep It Deep Podcast 010

October 18, 2014May 11, 2023 hipodromechicago house, deep house, detroit house, interview, keep it deep, podcast, scott fergusonLeave a comment

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Joey Anderson / Nicuri – Spectrum EP [STH001]

October 18, 2014July 27, 2018 hipodromedeep house, joey anderson, nicuri, sound theoryLeave a comment

Sound Theory is a brand new label from Exchange Place DJ/producer Nicuri. Here, he handles B-side duties, with pal Joey Anderson stretching out on the A. Given the standard of his debut LP, it’s little surprise to see Anderson impressing here, with the deep acid of “My Cassetts” providing a pungent blend of undulating 303 lines, sparse pads, occasional starburst electronics and cymbal-driven percussion. Nicuri toughens things up on the flip, dropping a pair of tracks that revolve around heavily compressed drums, hustling rhythms and vintage techno electronics.

Anaxander – An Orderly Life EP [NUDES006]

October 18, 2014August 1, 2019 hipodromeanaxander, deep house, tasteful nudesLeave a comment

Tasteful Nudes welcomes prolific French producer Anaxander to the fold for our sixth release, An Orderly Life. At turns dark and thumping, melodic and melancholic, and hypnotically whirling, each track finds Anaxander expanding on American dance music influences to create something wholly his own.

Blackboxx – Black Boxx EP#2 [FPR039]

October 18, 2014March 10, 2026 hipodromeblack boxx, detroit house, ferrispark records, scott fergusonLeave a comment

The second to last Black Boxx EP serves up a heavy 808 dance floor crusher on the entire A side, flip the record over for 2 more heavy, and melodic tracks unique to the Black Boxx sound.

Generation Next – Nocturne [7DAYSGN1002]

October 18, 2014October 14, 2014 hipodrome7 days entertainment, detroit house, generation next, tre stricklandLeave a comment

Generation Next aka Tre Strickland – son of Omar-S associate Big Strick – has impressed since first joining forces with his dad on 2011’s Like Father, Like Son LP. Here he proves his continued development as a producer with an excellent collection of warm, deep, soul-flecked house cuts for Strickland family imprint 7 Days Entertainment. As you’d expect, highlights are plentiful, from the skittering machine drums, dreamy chords and occasional organs of “Vanilla Sky”, to the tech-tinged simplicity of the melodious-but-tough “Chilli Cheese Fries”. Best of all, though, is the blazed beatdown feel of “The Tomorrow People”, a hazy saunter through rich chords, shuffling percussion and snaking electronics.