Author: hipodrome
Synths Versus Me + NEA – Default Mode Network LP [OR100]
After almost 6 years of silence since ‘Akelarre’, Synths Versus Me, the personal musical project of Nico Cabanas, co-founder of Oráculo Records alongside the young Italian promise India Nardone. Recorded analogically in just 2 months, fluctuates in a futuristic way between different kinds of unusual dark sub styles such as industrial noise, proto- tribal, synthpunk or krautwork, and, of course, among other dance-oriented such as EBM, new beat, synthwave, electro/breakbeat or trance.
Savage Grounds – Separation Shock EP [OR121]
Savage Grounds is the synthpunk and minimal synth swiss project of LUX REC head Daniele Cosmo among Florin Büchel and the mesmerizing Kleio Thomaïdes (part of Bound by Endogamy as well). Separation Shock represents the last record by the trio before the temporary hiatus they have decided to start. You could expect the classical, raw, and minimalistic sound that defines one of the best acts in the genre coming from central Europe. Pure analog synth madness with the always-evoking and hypnotic vocals of Kleio.
Dellarge – Regimen Galáctico Totalitario EP [OR120]
After 10 years of silence, Regimen Galáctico Totalitario is the new release of the Mexican producer Dellarge, reknown as well for his experimental noise project I.N.R.I. (Indústria Nacional del Ruido Infinito). In this mini-album, Dellarge presents his vision of nowadays evolution of EBM towards a futuristic blend of breakbeat, industrial, and electro creating the perfect soundtrack for a futuristic apocalypse.
Innershades – Explorer EP [ALT007]
Innershades revisits his take on electro on the “Explorer EP”. His minimalistic take on dancefloor melody and drums is combined with electro’s energy and brilliance. And even though it’s clear he’s taken notes of this style of music since its materialisation in the early eighties, this record might be most indebted to the sounds coming out of Detroit, the Dutch West Coast and the ocean in between.
Versalife – V [LDI011]
LDI Records present V, the latest EP from Dutch electro artist Versalife (aka Boris Bunnik aka Conforce). This four-track EP features Versalife’s signature blend of classic and experimental electro. V showcases his amazing production skills, with detailed drum patterns, hypnotic bass and lush pads. This EP is an exciting journey where Versalife keeps pushing the boundaries of electronic music, while staying true to his roots.
MANASYt – Zero Plague [SPEC-033]
Bulgarian dark mastermind Petar Tassev Manasyt is an artist who couldn’t care less about trends or hype, and whose main driving forces authenticate passion for this genre. Some of his tunes resemble future horror movie soundtrack, others a visit to a mental clinic, but most sound like what hostile aliens would listen to while attacking Earth. Now he returns with “Zero Plauge” on Specimen Records.
E-bony – No One Is Here [LONEWOLF015]
E-Bony and La Mverte on Lonewolf number 15, serving up a sublime heavy club-ready techno and futuristic soundscapes EP.
Intergalactic Gary – The MUSAR Show #63
Gstring @ Panama Racing Club Mad Wednesday 06.12.2023
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Paranoid London – Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers LP [PDONLP003]
Paranoid London, the electronic band of Gerardo Delgado and Quinn Whalley, has become synonymous with stripping acid house back down to its basics, rescuing the sound from smiley faces, rave, and sugary excess while paying respects to its gay, black, American roots. Performing mainly live with hardware only, often with vocal guests, as well as unique hybrid DJ sets, the duo has established a tongue in cheek, grumpy punk sound and attitude without taking it too seriously. Their new long-player “Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers” refers to the cavalcade of c***s we find ourselves surrounded by. Our only respite being the joy that musical geniuses bring. As expected, PL has recruited a bunch of special guests on vocals including Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, US house veteran Monica “DJ Genesis” Lockett, the novo-New Romantic/gothic, Jennifer Touch, and Joe Love, from Fat Dog, Brixton’s current ones-to-watch. As well, previous collaborators Josh Caffe and Mutado Pintado return for new recordings.
Ambrose – Cat Groove [RMCE022]
Rawax welcomes Mark Ambrose to the artist family with “Cat Groove” which came out originally on Mark’s own label called Crayon as first release in 1997.
Felipe Gordon – Flutes of Gold EP [RNTR064]
Colombian producer Felipe Gordon returns to the Razor-N-Tape catalog for his 3rd EP. It’s a signature FG affair, from start to finish with deep jazz house chuggers like Homage to Bossa and Flutes of Gold, to the wistful and mysterious energy of Beside Me and the arpeggiated synth stomper Acid Party at Santa Barbara.
VA – Durgan’s Odyssey [BS1818-002]
Boomstraat 1818’s newest release ‘Durgan’s Odyssey’ is a warm and melodic Detroit techno EP, inspired by summer visits to the Cornish coast at Glendurgan. Includes five tracks by Kuba Sojka, The Parallel, Aztronouth, Taho and Stroef.
Basic Realities – Dubtroit [VIBR026]
Vibraphone Records starts the new year with another banger from Basic Realities. Dubtroit is a classic techno hommage to Motor City and it comes around with an stunning remix by the Legend, Mr. ”Inner City” Kevin Saunderson.
Byron The Aquarius – Dey Know Vol.1 [PHONOGRAMME40]
Phonogramme presents “Dey Know Vol.1,” a groundbreaking soundscape of Byron the Aquarius, where innovation meets house music in a mesmerizing fusion. Renowned for his avant-garde approach in the house music genre, Byron curates an EP that pushes the boundaries of house music. From the infectious beats of “Black Is Black” with the collaboration of Brandon Banks on “Dr. Devil,” each track is a testament to Byron’s unique artistic vision. “Real MF From The Avenue” and “Rock That 808!!!” featuring Jordan GCZ further amplify the EP’s genre-defying brilliance.
Filmmaker – Hollywood Cult LP [VEYL040]
Filmmaker consistently traverses genres from post-punk, EBM, synth wave and beyond to create a unique identity still firmly rooted in film culture. Now he returns to Veyl with Hollywood Cult. Comprised of 13 tracks, the album sees the producer elevate his sound to new levels, conjuring a world of haunting atmospheres and devious directions that take the listener through a journey of unparalleled proportions.
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