John Shima – The Empty Lands [FS028]

December 3, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromealbum, deep techno, detroit techno, firescope records, john shimaLeave a comment

John Shima has proven himself to be a natural disciple for the kind of emotive techno sound B12 were pioneering in the early 90s, and so it makes sense to see him working closely with Steven Rutter’s FireScope label now. More than meeting a pre-meditated formula, the focus here is on expression through the machines, and Shima is a dab hand at getting his synths and sequences to sing. After 2019’s The Lonely Machine, he’s back with The Empty Lands, an engrossing long player which journeys through enchanting, interwoven synth lines and delicate drum machine patter that will keep you invigorated and inspired for aeons.

Jeff Mills – Extension [AX109]

December 3, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal techno, technoLeave a comment

The Detroit techno master is back with a continuation of the series from ”Growth” (AX010, 1994) and ”Expanded” (AX039, 2004) under the same concept. An attempt to bring forth the notion that the Future could provide more than what we are doing now.

Jeroen Search – Controlled Impulses [KEYLP04]

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromealbum, jeroen search, key vinyl, technoLeave a comment

”Controlled Impulses” presents Jeroen Search’s first solo debut on KEY Vinyl. Known for his bleepy mind-bending sound signature, the Dutch artist once again proves his mastery in the art of production. With this album, Search exposes his creative versatility by delving into an exquisitely dreamy reality. Rather than a dance floor oriented selection, ”Controlled Impulses” contains a more cinematic, melodic inclination- an ode to the capacity of music to transport the listener to other worldly dimensions.

Curious Kees – TAFKAMP presents Curious Kees [TAR010]

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromecurious kees, tafkamp, tar hallow, technoLeave a comment

Tafkamp presents Curious Kees, coming in deadlier with four vintage bangers on 12inch vinyl.

Space Drum Meditation – SDM005 [SDM005]

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromeeddie ness, experimental, liem, space drum meditation, technoLeave a comment

The new EP on Space Drum Meditation comes with 4 vigorous, percussion-heavy cuts for a powerful ceremonial dance ritual.

Audition – Percussive EP [ADT04]

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 hipodromeaudition, detroit techno, minimal techno, sounds & sequences, technoLeave a comment

Phat grooving hypnotic techno tracks with an analog feel to it. Proper dj tools. Audition records is building up that momentum for their project.

East-West – Can’t Face The Night [ERC132]

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 hipodromechuggy, disco, east west, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, indipopLeave a comment

Completing a trilogy of reissues from the Indipop label, Emotional Rescue celebrates its 10th Anniversary by looking again at the ground-breaking music of Steve Coe and his label. Having worked with Steve right at the start of Emotional Rescue, it’s fantastic his special mix of Indian Classical and Dance Pop under the spotlight once more, highlighting his role in helping to kick start the 1980s huge interest in world music, while achieving considerable commercial success and cross-appeal.

Aroy Dee & Spaventi – Sorrow [BAP168]

November 30, 2022June 7, 2023 hipodromearoy dee, bordello a parigi, italo-disco, marco antonio spaventi, synth popLeave a comment

Bordello A Parigi’s latest release brings together two heavyweights for something particularly special. Aroy Dee, founder of M>O>S Recordings, has been at the coalface of machine music for more than twenty years; Marco Antonio Spaventi, an exceptional composer with over a decade’s experience. The pair offered the tear-stained vocoder ballad of “Desire” two years back, now they return for “Sorrow.” Crisp rhythms and considered synth scales form the bedrock from which J.C.’s emotion wrung lyrics ensnare. A tale of lovelorn pain, a psychological journey of lamentations and mistakes, the track adopts the heartache of wave romance and contrasts it with clean musical lines. The “Space Dub” of the flip transforms those powerful lyrics to give space for brightness to enter. Cascading chords and sunlight break through as arpeggio quivers introduce vocoder vocals in this superb re-interpretation that balances warmth with frigid shades.

Morgan Geist – Duper [ENV042]

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 hipodromedisco, environ, morgan geistLeave a comment

20 years after he released the superb (and subtly eclectic) “Super EP”‘”, Morgan Geist has prepped a follow-up of sorts – or at least a new three-tracker that takes the same ‘mixed up’ approach. “Duper” is a not-so-subtle callback to his 2001 EP, “Super.” On “Twilight Express,” the playful OSCar synth riffs and sweeping disco strings (courtesy of Kelley Polar) echo the palette of Geist’s cult classic “24K” and early Metro Area. “Black Test Car” is a unique collision of minimal, Krautrock-style drums, sound library textures and spacey percussion. Wrapping things up, “Feeling Is Mutual” is a rare acid outing that pushes beyond the usual comfort zone, the 303 acting more as feather than hammer above major-key modulations. Weird acid meets “quiet storm” R&B? Super-Duper!

VA – Sneaker presents Give’n’Take 2 [UVGNT02]

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 hipodromeacid, house, jacob korn, l.d. bad, left unknown, optimistic misanthropes, sneaker, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

Eight years after Cuthead’s “Give’n’Take”, it’s Sneaker’s turn to put together four of his favorite tracks for Uncanny Valley’s compilation series. Besides L.B. BaD’s wonderful “Late In The Evening (Music’s Seeping Thru)” you’ll get three absolute bangers on top. The Optimistic Misanthropes are Mystic Bill, VeXaTioN and Sneaker himself. One of the most influential Chicago House DJs, true to the underground for over three decades now, and once part of the Trax Records roster… Mystic Bill. VeXaTioN already got to know him back in the days but is currently hailing from Mexico City. His track was born in Los Angeles and remixed by Sneaker in Berlin. Also, Left Unknown’s “Maedchen” got the jacking Midas touch from Sneaker, a touch you’ve come to recognize. Behind the one-off project is Saxonian Gnista aka DJ Detox and somebody who wants to remain incognito. Jacob Korn however is well-known since the early days of Uncanny Valley and is above all Sneaker’s best buddy at TailOut Studio, Dresden.

VA – Flight Mode 002 [FM002]

November 29, 2022February 27, 2023 hipodromeacid, acid charlie, dawl, electro, flight mode, kiddmisha, spac, technoLeave a comment

The second release of Flight Mode has landed with four artists from four different countries. On the A-side, Dawl delivers ‘Microbe’, a sleek acid slow burning that truly stalks the listener, before Kiddmisha ups the speed and the eerie moodiness with ‘Anxiety’. Acid Charlie’s ‘Por La Paz’ has the most old school favour of the quartet – even before sirens hit – underpinned by a thunderous drum machine. Then the mysterious producer SPAC closes the single with more cunningly employed acid shenanigans.

Ten Lardell – Anterspace 02 [ANTERSPACE02]

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 hipodromeacid, anterspace, electro, techno, ten lardellLeave a comment

Second release by Ten Lardell of expertly produced techno electro with huge 90’s vibe.

Gravitational Effect – Passenger 1982 [MTROND011]

November 26, 2022November 24, 2022 hipodromedetroit, electro, gravitational effect, mechatronica digital, mechatronica musicLeave a comment

Gravitational Effect debuts on Mechatronica, and blasts through the cosmos with an extraterrestrial blend of emotive electro funk, alien basslines and quirky rhythms, soaked in intergalactic ambience. One for the travellers.

Juaan – Lorenzo [SO003]

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 hipodromeelectro, house, juaan, subterranean odyssey, technoLeave a comment

Hailing from Mar Del Plata in Argentina, Juan is bringing the 3rd release from Subterranean Odyssey. The “Lorenzo EP” is dedicated to Juan’s newborn son and showcases his sound perfectly with a variety of different moods. This EP includes 4 tracks that are sure to be club (Ju)anthems in the coming months.

Jordan GCZ – Dizzy Dizzy Dizzy [RX4]

November 23, 2022August 2, 2023 hipodromehouse, jordan czamanski, jordan gcz, rawax, rawax rx, technoLeave a comment

Jordan Gcz aka Jordache, member of fantastic Juju & Jordash and Magic Mountain High is joining the Rawax family, with ”Dizzy Dizzy Dizzy” on the RX – Series.

Dan Piu – Constant Light EP [SKKB018]

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 hipodromeacid house, dan piu, deep house, sakskobingLeave a comment

The light is at the end of the tunnel. The light is shining bright because of love. The love is the answer to the darkness + the remedy for the experience which might bring unclearness and letting drown in the metaphorical swamp which every single human has felt during the journey they are on. The EP by the Switzerland based mastermind Dan Piu is dedicated to the love and to the love only. The tracks that were produced from the artist’s creative inflow are from the year 1995 to our present days and are telling the story of hope and compassion.

Dan Piu – Hypnophobia EP [TF009]

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 hipodromedan piu, electro, house, terrestrial funkLeave a comment

Hypnophobia is the bleep fueled beginning to a six release series from Dan Piu on Terrestrial Funk. Recorded from 1993 to 2021, the 27 tracks pose a reflection on the relativity of time. Each release will be accompanied by a foldout poster featuring oil paintings of city skylines at different points in time, all painted by Dan Piu himself. It start in present day London.

Trent – Devil’s Music Flies with Fire [BLESSYOU009]

November 22, 2022June 6, 2023 hipodromebless you, disco, house, luca trentini, sound metaphors records, techno, trentLeave a comment

Masterful sample based collages of old disco tracks by Trent, resulting in highly effective dancefloor DJ tools adorned with heavy percussive elements.

Relmer – H2O [RHSTOREJAMS021]

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 hipodromehouse, relmer international, rush hour, rush hour store jamsLeave a comment

Rush Hour-affiliate and Amsterdam local Relmer is back with what may well be his best work so far. ‘H2O’ expertly displays the vibrant energy he’s known for around these parts with two Amazon-inspired deephouse groovers, a melancholic walk through the jungle, a Detroit-infused progressive anthem and a hypnotic midtempo floorwarmer.

Balka Sound – Balka Sound LP [STRUTLP322]

November 20, 2022November 18, 2022 hipodromeafrican, afrobeat, album, balka sound, outernational, strut recordsLeave a comment

Strut present the first ever compilation of Balka Sound, bringing together their influential 1980s recordings. Hailing from Congo-Brazzaville and led by revered vocalist and ngonfi player, Nkibi “Lusialala” Albert, Balka Sound created their own unique musical world, re imagining traditional Congolese Balka rhythms with electric guitars, electric bass and drums, alongside the traditional 5-string ngonfi.