Marc Pinol / Charlotte Bendiks – HVN A/B [HVNAB]

December 12, 2017September 25, 2020 hipodromecharlotte bendiks, hivern discs, marc pinolLeave a comment

There are tracks that only deploy their full meaning when pumping through the speakers of a dark club. To give shelter to the latter, Hivern kick starts a new series of vinyl-only splits dedicated to club-ready cuts by artists in our orbit. To launch the series, we count with both a well-known Hivern stalwart and a new addition to the label. Side A is dedicated to ‘Cel Avall’, a track that has been hidden in Marc Pinol’s vaults for way too many years. With it’s slow pace and direct but hypnotic feel, it sounds as if one of the pioneers of the first wave of Chicago house had spent a night dancing to Danielle Baldelli at the Cosmic club. In the B-side, ‘Aurora 2’, by Norwegian producer Charlotte Bendiks, also has something of the rawness and minimalism of the first Chicago sound. A perpetually fresh energy that, combined with her nonchalant vocal phrasings, provides the track with her distinctive blend of darkness, sensuality and cheekiness.

E. Myers- Love / Hate [DE189]

December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 hipodromechicago house, dark entries records, e. myersLeave a comment

Contemporary producer E. Myers has self released four limited edition white label 12”s since 2015, whilst managing to remain low profile. Whoever they are, we guess they’re huge fans of late 1980s Chicago House, Shep Pettibone, Colourbox and most of our reissues. So much that they asked us to re-release their second 12” ‘Hate / Love’ from 2016 backed with new remix of “Hate” made for Dark Entries. “Love” kicks off the A-side “beats out a wood-cut tattoo of tuff drums rubbed with balloon-squeak synths to sound like Gesloten Cirkel meets Helena Hauff,” said Boomkat. “Hate” is a dreamy house number that ultilzes a Roland TR-707 drum machine with a rounded bassline, horns and strings that lift it into the stratosphere. For the new remix of “Hate” Myers subtly shifts the pace and deepens the groove, stretching out the song to over 7 minutes of dubbed out New Beat phantasia.

Mick Wills @ Positive Education Festival (Saint Etienne) 09.11.2017

December 11, 2017December 25, 2017 hipodromejakbeat, mick wills, minimal synth, positive education festival, technoLeave a comment

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Fallbeil – Macht Macht Zement [BOIDAE003]

December 11, 2017September 5, 2018 hipodromealbum, boidae, electro, fallbeil, kluentah, techno, wostoLeave a comment

‘Macht Macht Zement’—what does it mean? 80s drums, synths and vocals, almost without context. Fallbeil, two soon-to-be men (aka boys), finish tracks at the rate of butchers kneading meatballs. Due to laziness and a lack of technique, everything gets recorded on one track and immediately thrown into the frier. Nothing is planned. First up, school detention followed by rough LoFi rap. The album contains a wide variety of themes; from mailmen to warthogs, from latecomers to sensible conversation, every track is created out of spontaneity. Two very short tracks on this album date back to 1999, when the boys performed as ‘Funky Granatos’ in the local youth centers. Sadly, their performances weren’t successful. Nobody wanted to listen to them and almost every concert ended in mass brawls. The track ‘Postman’ comes from the duo’s side project Grand Malheur and was recorded in 2015 in Bronxfeld. More output from this project will appear on various EPs in the near future.

Bronze Teeth – Blotting Paper EP [RHYTHM025]

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 hipodromeacid, bio rhythm recordings, bronze teeth, industrial, technoLeave a comment

Spiritual/industrial cyberpunk techno tracks for the dystopian age. No pain, no gain.

Alessandro Adriani – Tapes [MNQ104]

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 hipodromeacid, alessandro adriani, mannequin records, technoLeave a comment

Three tracks previously available only on cassette compilations, now re-mastered by Rude66, expect a load of dark electro / wave / acid madness.

Alessandro Adriani – Enter The Fire [SA031]

December 11, 2017May 4, 2022 hipodromealessandro adriani, ebm, stroboscopic artefacts, technoLeave a comment

Alessandro Adriani’s debut EP for the Stroboscopic Artefacts label, Enter the Fire, is the first evidence of a new mutation in the Stroboscopic DNA, as can be seen by a shift in Ignazio Mortellaro’s design work for the label.

Grotto – Wait… No Hurry [LIVST004]

December 10, 2017January 10, 2025 hipodromeafrican, album, disco, funk, grotto, odion livingstone, re-release, reissue, temitope kogbe, uchenna ikkoneLeave a comment

First official reissue of Nigerian Boogie Disco Grail LP produced by Grotto for EMI Nigeria and originally released in 1978. Contains dance classic’Bad city Girl’. Liner notes by Nigerian Music expert Uchenna Ikkone, include previously unpublished photos and extensive interviews by Temitope Kogbe. It contains more examples of disco-era dancefloor heat, with the band utilizing Moog synthesizers alongside their usual instrumentation. While naturally rooted in Afro-funk, the set contains some of the earliest examples of Afro-boogie while also touching on jazz-funk, psychedelic funk and undulating Afrobeat/Afro-disco fusion.

Darkhouse Family – The Offering [FW168]

December 10, 2017May 23, 2021 hipodromealbum, daf davies, darkhouse family, don leisure, downbeat, earl jeffers, first word records, henry wu, hip-hop, jazz, jonathan williamsLeave a comment

First Word Records present you with ‘The Offering’ – the debut album by Darkhouse Family, a Cardiff-based duo consisting of Earl Jeffers & Don Leisure. Previously releasing music under their respective monikers, Metabeats and Jamal, they’ve produced an assortment of sounds over the years, from Hip Hop to House to D’n’B. Connecting as a duo almost a decade ago, this merger logically saw the birth of their own unique style, comprised of a bonafide fusion of genres. Recruiting friends Daf Davies on drums, Jonathan Williams on strings and cameos from Henry Wu; a keen eye on the soulful jazzy details is maintained throughout as swooning, sunny side keys, dusty samples and gorgeous vocals from the likes of Vanity Jay, Jessy Allen and Esther wrap themselves around their hybrid of chopped beats and Daf’s lavish, highly swung drums. Highlights include the Soul II Soul style “Journey To Love”, the twinkling slo-mo bruk of “GAEA”, the slinky slap bass and Rhodes tickle of “Modaji Suite” and the spiritual climax of the finale “The Accession”.

Tony Burkill – Work Money Death [ATALP008]

December 10, 2017July 26, 2019 hipodromealbum, ata records, jazz, tony burkillLeave a comment

A stalwart of the Leeds music scene for the best part of 3 decades, Tony Burkill has so far maintained a low profile nationally, choosing to favour continued study and development of the instrument over the attainment of success or recognition within the music industry. Working as a sideman for hire on the local circuit, he has impressed audiences with his powerful and gutsy approach to improvisation and has been a well-kept secret amongst both musicians and audiences in the north of England since the 1980s.Recently featuring as a guest soloist on the debut album by The Sorcerers, Tony has been on the radar of ATA Records since the inception of the label. Impressed by his exuberant and earthy performance style they decided to embark on the writing and production of what was to become ”Work Money Death”, choosing to frame his playing in the context of the performers that have helped to shape his sound, most notably the spiritual jazz of the 60s and 70s.

Kaidi Tatham – Hard Times [FW169]

December 10, 2017May 23, 2021 hipodromefirst word records, house, jazz, kaidi tathamLeave a comment

First Word close out 2017 with the return of Kaidi Tatham, following up his ‘Changing Times’ EP for us, with another killer 4-tracker – this one entitled ‘Hard Times’.

Vakula – Techno Game [ARMA018]

December 9, 2017March 25, 2019 hipodromealbum, arma records, minimal techno, techno, vakulaLeave a comment

Ukrainian producer Vakula, whose name is linked to the early days of Arma, re-emerges with Techno Game. The double vinyl features seven confidently-carved tracks that reflect Vakula’s current exploration of techno landscapes. As the cover suggests, it is a game. The author does little to nothing to explain the rules, throwing the listener into an elegantly structured space that feels alarmingly material.

VA – Momentum: 10 Years Of Token [TOKEN78LP]

December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 hipodromeantigone, compilation, ctrls, inigo kennedy, kr!z, minimal techno, oscar mulero, phase, rodhad, sigha, tadeo, techno, tokenLeave a comment

Over the last 10 years Token Records has grown steadily, both in size and stylistic breadth. The aptly-titled Momentum comes as a celebration of the close-knit family of artists amassed throughout the label’s running. The record is a fitting collaborative project, with every track on the album produced by two longstanding and well-respected artists from the label’s roster and especially commissioned for the release. This type of collaboration is intended to showcase the specific sound of the label, developed through 10 years of careful curation, as well as bringing out the individual identities of the artists involved.

VA – Nonnative 09 [SEMNNN09]

December 9, 2017January 19, 2018 hipodromecosmin trg, drone, minimal techno, nonnative, opuswerk, refracted, samuli kemppi, semantica records, technoLeave a comment

New chapter on Nonnative series. New Semantica artists Cosmin TRG, Samuli Kemppi, Opuswerk and Refracted featuring Nonnative 09.

C.P. Smith – DJ Tools Vol.1 – 808 Tracks [CPU00110110]

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromec.p. smith, central processing unit, chris smith, electro, houseLeave a comment

CPU’s homage to the Roland TR-808, the drum machine ubiquitous on binary imprint. CPU label boss Chris Smith has meticulously rebuilt the drum tracks of classic electro funk records known for their pioneering and influential use of the 808. Strictly for DJs and MCs, this is an essential tool for remixing, looping or laying vocals over. Cut loud and ready for battle.

Nackt – Private Property Created Crime [LHP003]

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeacid, electro, house, johnny igaz, left hand path, michael claus, nacktLeave a comment

San Francisco label Left Hand Path’s latest record is a contemporary techno opus, featuring four tracks, each with a distinct sound and feel, designed to set off a dancefloor and invigorate your stereo. Cool dripping Electro cuts from Johnny Igaz aka Nackt.

Guy Contact – Guy Contact [BF001]

December 8, 2017May 22, 2018 hipodromeacid, bitterfeld musik, electro, guy contact, houseLeave a comment

Bitterfeld is most known for their production of drain-pipes, paper-roofing and it’s amazing chemical production industry but it’s a little known fact that Bitterfeld are also responsible for the production of amazing music. Some 900 years after the city’s foundation they’ve finally found the time to establish a music label to reflect the city’s rich musical heritage. The first release comes from Guy Contact. Expect chemical influenced electro, acid and house.

CN – The Expedition Beyond [FPR003]

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeambient, cn, electro, future primitive, stian gjevik, wil-ru recordsLeave a comment

Future Primitive is back with an immersive new LP from CN, whose approach to electro comes loaded with analog fuzz and a wistful vision of science-fiction sounds. Originally a cassette release on Wil-Ru Records in 2011 ”The Expedition Beyond” is a musical narrative that chronicles the astral travels of a star-craft and it’s crew through the outer reaches of the Galaxy. 10 tracks of cosmic acid funk, drifty nebulous synth-scapes and robo-centric electro.

VA – RM12001 [RM12001]

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeacid, credit 00, electro, perm, r.a.n.d. muzik recordings, robyrt hecht, techno, varum, xy0815Leave a comment

Geat electro compilation out of the city of Leipzig. Tracks by Robyrt Hecht & XY0815, Varum, Perm and Credit 00.

CEM3340 – Polaris 2° [LOP02]

December 7, 2017June 4, 2025 hipodromecem3340, christian lisco, detroit, electro, lunar orbiter programLeave a comment

CEM3340 continues the Lunar Orbiter Program with a second mission: Polaris 2°.