VA – Reticular Activating System LP [N2MU006]

October 14, 2021October 15, 2021 hipodromecompilation, electro, ivna ji, kafkactrl, larionov, module 3f, noise to meet you, pablo diskko, rise black, sim80, teslasonic, vertical dimensionLeave a comment

VARIOUS - Reticular Activating System

For its sixth release, the Madrid-based label N2MU presents an eight-track Various Artists compilation featuring Ivna Ji, Teslasonic, and Larionov among others. A gathering of renowned artists able to convey a homogeneous music message without losing sight of their creative individual characters. As in the latest N2MU release, Xergio Córdoba (Eternal Midnight Mastering Studio) has been in charge of mastering duties, while the Galician visual artist, Plástica, has created the artwork for the project.

MSRG – Afterwork programming [BP010]

October 14, 2021October 15, 2021 hipodromebetween places, electro, msrg, solar one musicLeave a comment

MSRG - Afterwork Programming

MSRG is back on Solar One Music’s Between Places sub label. Four funky spaced out electro tunes in the likes of The Other People Place. The mood over here is really positive, which is really refreshing. Bassline programming, melodies and beats fit perfectly together and give that special amazing vibe.

Polytron / Two Witches ‎ – Electro Empire / Pimeyden Jousi [EE-007]

October 14, 2021October 13, 2021 hipodromeelectro, electro empire, polytron, two witchesLeave a comment

POLYTRON/TWO WITCHES - Electro Empire

For the first time on vinyl, German label Electro Empire rereleases Polytron’s crispy analogue produced and 808-loaded Electro Empire theme song from 2003. The Finnish ElectroBass cruiser is accompanied by another classic, the Polytron 2003 remix of Pimeyden Jousi (Bow of Darkness) by legendary gothic rockers Two Witches from 1988. With vocoderized Finnish vocals and dark synth work, this remix is pure Electro-Disco magic.

Agent Winter und Die Gestalten – Kein Kompromisse [DERPANTHER002]

October 13, 2021October 12, 2021 hipodromeagent winter, die gestalten, electro, panther schallplattenLeave a comment

AGENT WINTER UND DIE GESTALTEN - Keine Kompromisse

The second release by the German underground label Panther Schallplatten, comes from the core artist Die Gestalten and Agent Winter.

Kid Ginseng – Twenty One [KJ056]

October 13, 2021October 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit, electro, kid ginseng, kraftjerkz, questosahnLeave a comment

KID GINSENG - Twenty One

Following in the tradition of artists like Detroit in Effect and DJ Di’jital, Kid Ginseng brings us another dose of classic, analog-driven electro with his newest EP, Twenty One. The EP features two versions of three hyper-catchy cuts, and both the remixed versions and originals are capable of holding their own.

VA – The Dark Side Of Italo Disco LP [ZYX55928-1]

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 hipodromecompilation, dario dall aere, flemming dalum, fokewulf 190, italo-disco, kirlian camera, steel mind, sylvi foster, the creatures, xenon, zyx musicLeave a comment

VARIOUS - Dark Side Of Italo Disco

The vinyl compilation “The Dark Side Of Italo Disco” is a contrast to the numerous happy and danceable Italo Disco titles, because this sampler contains deep, mystical and melancholic songs. Flemming Dalum has selected very special titles distinguished by hard and dark beats. Masterpieces like “Body Heat” by Fokewulf 190, “Eagles In The Night” by Dario Dell’Aere, “Blue Room” by Kirlian Camera show an interesting facet of Italo Disco music.

Lucia Ponti – Dimmi Bello [EOC001]

October 12, 2021February 9, 2024 hipodromeeight of cups, francesco varanzano, italo-disco, lucia ponti, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

PONTI, Lucia - Dimmi Bello (reissue)

“Dimmi Bello” was written in 1986 and is re-printed today after 35 years with the very kind permission of two wonderful people who have dedicated their lives to music and love of neighbor, Francesco and Lucia Varanzano.

Monomax Band – Immigrant Song [MZS001]

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 hipodromeitalo-disco, mattoni pazzi studios, monomax bandLeave a comment

MONOMAX BAND - Immigrant Song

Covering various classics is not uncommon in Italo Disco. Hardly a song that has not been pressed through the synth mill and spit out again with its own charm. This is also the case with the premiere release from the label “Mattoni Pazzi” with the “Monomax Band”: As the song title already reveals, you will find a reference to the Led Zeppelin classic on side A. In full 80’s Italo fashion, this version is peppered with synth riffs, glittering arpeggios, a thundering DX-7 bassline and almost gothic-tinged vocals. Side B is a remake of the remake and drifts off into the cosmic at a much higher tempo. A hypnotic repetitive bassline is underpinned with loving, oriental-inspired, lead melodies and vibrating soundscapes.

VA – Wamono A to Z Vol III: Japanese Light Mellow Funk Disco & Boogie 1978-1988 [180GWALP03]

October 10, 2021October 8, 2021 hipodrome180g, chintam, compilation, disco, funk, yoshizawaLeave a comment

DJ YOSHIZAWA DYNAMITE JP/CHINTAM/VARIOUS - Wamono A to Z Vol III: Japanese Light Mellow Funk Disco & Boogie 1978-1988

For this third chapter of the Wamono series, Yoshizawa and Chintam unheart some of the best and rarest light mellow funk tunes and disco boogie bangers produced in Japan between 1978 and 1988. Put the needle on the record, turn up the volume and dig right now into the Wamono sound – the cream of the Japanese jazz, funk, soul, rare groove and disco music developed throughout the years since the end of the sixties in Japan.

Candido – Beautiful [BST-84357]

October 10, 2021October 8, 2021 hipodromealbum, blue note, candido, candido camero guerra, disco, funk, jazz, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CANDIDO - Beautiful

Funk with a capitol F on this release by Candido from 1971.

Made – When Straight Lines Become Curves [BT59]

October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 hipodromebrokntoys, electro, made, mike williamsonLeave a comment

New brokntoys release coming from Made aka Mike Williamson.

Blast Attack – Terrible Time [DR110]

October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 hipodromeblast attack, cassette, detriti records, electro, industrial, technoLeave a comment

Blast Attack “Terrible Time” is out now on cassette via Detriti Records. Sci-fi electro from a dystopian future.

Connective Zone – Qwerty EP [DSR/X22]

October 8, 2021October 7, 2021 hipodromeconnective zone, deep techno, delsin records, detroit techno, emoticon, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CONNECTIVE ZONE - Qwerty EP (reissue)

Long awaited reissue of Connective Zone’s Qwerty EP. Originally released in 2002 on Emoticon, the deep electronica sister label of Headspace Recordings. Connective Zone, aka Lincoln-based duo Graham Sims and Simon Button, have been making their unique brand of deep techno for many years. Warm strings, thick chords, multi-layered synth melodies and crisp beats are the order of the day, with influences coming from early Detroit techno and ‘artificial intelligence’ era UK electronics. All four tracks pack a soulful punch, drawing from the past but allowing their individual sound to shine through. Rhythmically they range from straight-up 4/4 beats to more syncopated patterns, and are sure to find favour with more adventurous DJs as well as home listeners.

Thomas Barnett presents Subterfuge – The Foundation Series Volume One [RMCE017]

October 8, 2021August 23, 2022 hipodromedetroit techno, rawax, rawax motor city edition, re-release, reissue, subterfuge, thomas barnett, visillusion recordsLeave a comment

BARNETT, Thomas/SUBTERFUGE - The Foundation Series Volume One

Rawax welcomes Thomas Barnett to the family. with the “Foundation Series Volume One”. Originally released in 1997 on Visillusion Records (Detroit).

Obstructor – Cipher [CBR004]

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 hipodromecasanova bar records, minimal techno, obstructorLeave a comment

OBSTRUCTOR - Cipher

New Casanova Bar release written and produced by Obstructor in Tbisili (Georgia).

Taken – Taken [TAKEN002]

October 7, 2021October 5, 2021 hipodromeelias landberg, minimal techno, nihad tule, skudge, taken, technoLeave a comment

TAKEN - Cyclic Dawn

Skudge and Nihad Tule are back as Taken with their second release on their own imprint. Highly effective techno explorations.

VA – Mellow Bangers [IMXX]

October 6, 2021October 7, 2021 hipodromeadrian marth, bogdan ra, compilation, daniel monaco, dj wedding, emilio arias, italo moderni, italo-disco, jack carel, man2.0Leave a comment

The sea breeze, the smell of sunscreen, the first kiss of summer, the sunrises of an island, meals with friends in the sun, fruit in your hands, sky of stars, reflection of the sun in the sea, the nights of summer. Closing the summer with the new compilation of Italo Moderni ”Mellow Bangers” as the name says, italo bangers but with a very club touch, a touch of eternal summer.

Radiators – I Am Sure EP [RAF002]

October 6, 2021February 28, 2023 hipodromehysteric, italo-disco, mario moretti, mothball record, radiators, raffaele fiumeLeave a comment

RADIATORS - I Am Sure

Following on from Mothball’s 2018 reissue of the Italo-oddity Fancy – “Null Null”, comes a follow-up collaboration with the maestro Raffaele Fiume. This time a long-overdue reissue of the sparkling Italo-disco duet by Radiators – “I Am Sure”, originally released in 1984. The original vocal and instrumental tracks are complemented here by an energetic remix from Mario Moretti. To finish off the record is a stripped-back “bonus beats” edit by Hysteric.

VA – Conference [BAREC014]

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 hipodromeblind allies, cyphon, davide piras, dvs nme, electro, obzerv, olloy, polytunnelLeave a comment

PIRAS, Davide/OLLOY/OBZERV/CYPHON/POLYTUNNEL/DVS NME - Conference

The new Blind Allies release will provoke your senses and create a rhythmic tunnel of the finest electro emotions. Tracks by Cyphon, Davide Piras, DVS NME, Obzerv, Olloy and Polytunnel.

VA – Machine Funk Is Our Game Volume 5 [KJ055]

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 hipodromealonzo, bart karlos, cybereign, dj dijital, electro, kid ginseng, konerytmi, kraftjerkz, zarconLeave a comment

The Kraftjerkz compilation series “Machine Funk Is Our Game” is back with another installment. Volume 5 features some long-time players like Alonzo and DJ Di’jital, while also introducing some new names to the Kraftjerkz roster like Konerytmi, Zarcon, Cybereign (remixed by Mr. Kraftjerkz himself, Kid Ginseng) and Bart Karlos. There’s really no filler on Machine Funk is Our Game, Vol 5. It might even be the best installment of the compilation series yet. In terms of quality, this is electro at its finest, and any of these six tracks would enhance any late-night set.