VA – Halal Prepared Vol. 2 [BOE022]

December 7, 2013March 23, 2018 hipodromeanaxander, arnaldo, ben boe, boe recordings, detroit, house, technoLeave a comment

Arriving back in the spring of 2010, the first edition of Halal Prepared from London label Boe Recordings featured Iron Curtis, KiNK and Ladzinski and has remained a 12″ the more considered selectors at Juno HQ keep in their record boxes. Primed by Boe as the onset of a new V/A series, it’s taken the label three years to decide on what artists to feature on this second volume, with a great online mix series of the same name available for those craving some Halal flavoured house. Smallville graduate Arnaldo calls shotgun here with the playfully named A side hogger “A Shop That Sells Everything But At Twice The Price” filled with the sort of texturally deepness that made his Blank Slate record from earlier this year such a popular 12″. Label boss Ben Boe deems the time right to surface with his first original production and “Low Rider” fits snugly in with the refined house aesthetic the under-rated Boe Recordings has developed over the course of it’s five years of releases. French producer Anaxander rounds out Vol 2. In fine style with the deep and dubby “Dance Et Cetera” showcasing his percussive chops.

P.E.A.R.L. – Order / Decay [FEX001]

December 7, 2013November 3, 2017 hipodromedetroit, falling ethics, p.e.a.r.l., technoLeave a comment

Order / Decay is the first release of Falling Ethics, the Berlin based label managed by P.E.A.R.L.

VA – 100DSR/VAR4 [100DSR/VAR4]

December 7, 2013January 26, 2014 hipodromearea forty_one, d5, delsin records, detroit, redshape, technoLeave a comment

The on-going celebration of Delsin reaching 100 releases continues here with the 4th in the series of 100DSR releases. Featuring key label friends Redshape, D5 and Area Forty_One, it’s another compelling package. First up is the famous masked one with a track specially made to celebrate the centenary. Fittingly it is entitled ‘100 (Classic Mix)’ and finds him in a doleful mood, layering sad synth motifs of a hubbub of nicely crushed drums and scurrying percussion. Sad but optimistic, uplifting but heavy-hearted, it’s a quintessential Redshape track that manages to be industrial and romantic at exactly the same time. Next up is D5, who has basically only ever released on Delsin since emerging in 2001. It’s be a few years since his last EP, but this new track makes the wait worth while: ‘Stem Cell’ is a light-footed, harmonically enriched bit of house that has large opens spaces glowing golden white as paddy kicks keep busy below. A blissful but purposeful track, the final offering comes from sometime Ann Aimee producer Area Forty_One, who offers the dynamic and juddering bit of deep techno that is ‘Supervoid’.

Terrence Dixon – Badge Of Honor [SFTDXLP001]

December 6, 2013December 22, 2017 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, minimal techno, surface records, terrence dixonLeave a comment

Badge of Honor pushing the envelope of techno with quirky, Detroit-infused abstractions that only the masterful Dixon could conjure up. Far removed from his Population One moniker, this is Terrence Dixon’s fourth LP in an illustrious 20-year career. The album hits us with raw, all-encompassing techno cuts alongside some choice left-field experiments (View From A Lighthouse, Radio Room and Light Years), cementing Terrence’s reputation as the free-form producer of choice, not unlike a modern day Sun Ra. From the P-Funk basslines and melodies of Operation Acoustic and Incoming, to the dark, undulating Mills-esque sound of The Atlantic, this is a release that seemingly covers all the bases. Over a year in the making and already doing the rounds with those in the know, Badge of Honor represents techno from a future age, conceptualised to go well beyond the surface…

Johannes Volk – Beneath The Ice [EXP007]

December 6, 2013September 30, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, exploration records, johannes volkLeave a comment

Cover art - Johannes Volk: Beneath The Ice

The New Exploration contains 4 Jacking Stompers! Deep Under the Ice we explore sparkling piano riffs, adventurous synth sculptures and tons of rimshots, toms and bleeps! Get ready, its getting cold!

The Parallel – Distinction [GR002]

December 6, 2013December 20, 2013 hipodromecolin mckeown, detroit, granulart recordings, techno, the parallelLeave a comment

Cover art - The Parallel: Distinction

Granulart Recordings presents the second release, coming from one of the irish finest Dub & Detroit techno producers The Parallel. Strong EP with three tracks, a great mix of top dub techno with just the right amount of classic Detroit sound.

Simian Mobile Disco & Cosmin TRG – Surströmming [DELI011]

December 6, 2013July 14, 2025 hipodromecosmin trg, delicacies, simian mobile disco, technoLeave a comment

Following that excellent Bicep collaboration, Simian Mobile Disco join forces with Cosmin TRG for the latest release on their Delicacies label. On paper the two parties make logical collaborators thanks to their love of minimal textures and subtle melody, and in execution the results are a resounding success; “Surstromming” sees those rubbery acidic basslines SMD are famous for take a pulsating approach, throbbing its way through subtle dub chords and a robust 4/4 rhythm. “Sannakji” meanwhile is a considerably trippier affair, combining a taut arpeggio with well placed moments of ecstatic chord release. Two tracks sure to cause maximum warehouse devastation!

Sleeparchive – A Man Dies In The Street Pt.2 [TRESOR264]

December 6, 2013December 5, 2013 hipodromeminimal techno, roger semsroth, sleeparchive, techno, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Cover art - Sleeparchive: A Man Dies In The Street Pt.2

Effective minimalized techno tracks on Berlin’s Tresor records by Sleeparchive.

Scott Fraser b2b Timothy J Fairplay @ Boiler Room 13.11.2013

December 5, 2013January 26, 2014 hipodromeacid house, boiler room tv, crimes of the future, disco, house, podcast, scott fraser, timothy j fairplayLeave a comment

Dungeon Acid – Move [FIT009]

December 5, 2013April 13, 2020 hipodromeacid, dungeon acid, fit sound, house, jean-louis huhta, technoLeave a comment

Expansive new material from Swedish polymath Jean-Louis Huhta’s Dungeon Acid project. Rather than setting the controls to bludgeon, JL reveals a dynamic nuance on this three-tracker. “Move”, its purpose self-evident, begins with swinging african guitar, hand drums and an organ solo before acid and modular textures seep in. “Duped” is similarly elusive – on the surface, the track consists of a bobbing acid line and muffled vocal sample, but a closer listen reveals suitcase synth textures coloring the track’s murky corners. “Astro” is noiser and more cosmic, but maintains the introspective bent. “Move”, out on Detroit’s FIT Sound, is tough and functional dance music. The acid form is stretched to contain a wealth of influence, both musical and personal.

Joey Anderson – Fall Off Face [DKMNTL015]

December 5, 2013February 7, 2018 hipodromedekmantel records, house, joey anderson, technoLeave a comment

Its been a landmark year for Joey Anderson with a succession of superb 12″ releases and V/A appearances for labels such as Latency, Anunnaki Cartel, Syncrophone, Avenue 66 and his own Inimeg recordings all demonstrating the New Jersey-based producer’s reputation is well deserved. What better way to sign off 2013 than with a taste of what’s to come from Anderson next year, as he graces Dekmantel with this excellent 3 track 12″ ahead of a debut album for the Dutch label planned for some time in 2014. Deep beneath the frazzled, pixelated synth of lead track “Repulsive” there’s a haunting quality that informs so much of Anderson’s work, yet it still feels immediate enough to be the track that many selectors will gravitate towards. “Sky’s Blessing” acts as an introspective wedge between the classic B-Side in the making that is the hypnotically charged “Heaven’s Archer”

Laak – Obsessive Compulsive Desires [AUS006]

December 5, 2013June 28, 2016 hipodromeaustere, dj spider, house, laak, technoLeave a comment

LAAK return on Austere with four cuts, only available on vinyl as usual. LAAK are on point with the opening track Unbalanced, an intensely gritty track. There is also a remix of an archive LAAK track by DJ Spider who completely dismantles the original to create a dark menacing remix. The B side kicks off with Mental & Emotional which continues the theme along with the more laid back track, the Rituals.

Ron Trent – Humans Drums & Machines [EB002]

December 5, 2013July 27, 2022 hipodromedeep house, electric blue, ron trentLeave a comment

Ron Trent is back! After his outstanding Album “Raw Footage”, we are happy to present you Electic Blue part 2! New album “Human Beeings, Drums & Machines”

Conforce @ Boiler Room, ADE (Amsterdam) 19.10.2013

December 4, 2013January 26, 2014 hipodromeade, amsterdam dance event, boiler room tv, boris bunnik, conforce, house, podcast, technoLeave a comment

VA – Behold I Send You Out [Creme 10K – FREE DOWNLOAD]

December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 hipodromebon qui qui, compilation, creme organization, delta funktionen, free download, free tracks, house, jorge velez, marquis hawkes, orgue electronique, techno, trackman lafonte, yørLeave a comment

Creme Organization celebrates their 10k barrier of soundcloud followers with a free pack of tunes by Marquis Hawkes, Jorge Velez, Trackman Lafonte & Bonquiqui, Innershades, Yør, Orgue Electronique and Delta Funktionen. Free free free, so go grab this early Christmas present!

Joy Of Sound – Our Mission [FPR017T]

December 4, 2013March 10, 2026 hipodromeblack boxx, detroit house, ferrispark records, joy of sound productions, scott fergusonLeave a comment

“Straight from the Mahogani Music camp, Joy Of Sound are back with another deep detroit vocal house single that includes mixes by Black Boxx & Scott Ferguson…”

Monty Luke – Lonely Is The Night [BC007_ 707]

December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 hipodromeblack catalogue, detroit house, house, monty lukeLeave a comment

Stunning tracks by Monty Luke on his own Black Catalogue label. Beautiful emotive tracks about the streets of Detroit. Beauty and unexpected danger.

Kuba Soijka – Future Mind [SUIT004]

December 4, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, kuba sojka, skylax records, stay underground it paysLeave a comment

For this 4th release, we decided to bring you guys one of the best producer right now : Kuba Soijka. The analog man, his continued music production has focused on collaboration with the Chicago Mathematics Recordings label, which presents his more jazzy and soulful face, but not only through the ”Bright shadow of a star” EP, but from a bigger thanks to the album ”Mysterious Intrigue” released on 2×12. That release boldly displayed how Kuba can combine a bit of the artistic world in jazz and underground club sound of Detroit techno and Chicago house. This alone didn’t confirm the listeners of his music. It was also due to the fact that he presents a real and sincere vibe and is open to new and developing sounds World-Wide.

VA – Electroconvulsive Therapy Volume 1 [MR028]

December 3, 2013February 18, 2019 hipodromeberliner strasse, compilation, electro, medical records llc, minimal synth, new wave, psychic youth, the electronic circuitLeave a comment

Medical Records is proud to release it’s first compilation LP. Medical has carefully curated a collection of extremely rare and sought after singles and rare tracks. This compilation includes 5 complete A + B sides as well as 2 other tracks that only appeared on obscure compilations in the early 80s. The first 2 tracks are by UK’s The Electronic Circus. Featuring Chris Payne (who also performed synth work on the iconic “Pleasure Principle” by none other than Gary Numan), the track “Direct Lines” is pure synthpop perfection. The second featured artist is Boston’s Psychic Youth who released one lone 7″ in 1982. One of the members, Perry Geyer, was also a founding member of the industrial outfit Manufacture. “Step in Time” and “The Future Is Now” are both dense minimal synth hits. Another excruciatingly rare 7″ is the self-titled single by UK’s Aaah…! “Slip Away” and “Duty Calls” further fit the bill for moody minimal synthpop greatness. Possibly even more rare is the Shazam single released in 1983 in the UK. The 2 “wild card” tracks if you will on the record are “Panic In Your Mind” by N.A. Pop 2000 (UK) and “Maske” by Berliner Strasse (Yugoslavia). Both tracks were plucked from rare wave compilations from the early 80s. The final single featured is the solo outing by Claude Arto from Mathematiques Modernes. Released in 1981 on Celluloid (France), the 2 tracks drip synthetic bloops and blips while being propelled by rhythmic electro sequences.

Max & Mara – Less Ness [DE054]

December 3, 2013July 17, 2024 hipodromealbum, cold wave, dark entries records, electro, mara barenbaum, max & mara, max brotman, minimal synthLeave a comment

Dark Entires is excited to introduce the debut album “Less Ness” from contemporary Bay Area duo, Max and Mara. Their collaboration began in 2012. Max is based in Oakland and has been a part of various projects most notably Brotman and Short and his current solo work as Business Etiquette. Mara is based in San Francisco and is known for her solo work as Group Rhoda. On “Less Ness” they worked with a hardware set up: 808 and Elektron drum machine, Moog, MAM, and Sequential Circuits synth with splashes of Mono/Poly and collage elements, vocoder lines and dubbed out vocals. They step away from the the computer as much as possible and prefer that their ideas can be traced back to the tools so that a sense of physicality remains. They find inspiration from all kinds of far out sounds, most notably dub, industrial, and various drug culture tangents. Lyrically the songs revolve around topics such as escapism, looking though cultural windows, and character role development. Some songs are a bit more surrealist in content with elements of hard realism and critical commentary.