VA – Electrified Bodies [BVV03]

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 hipodromeblack pond, bodyvolt, bruta non calculant, compilation, electro, eleven pond, flying bodies, minimal synth, nina belief, radikale analog fraktion, swesor bhrater, synth waveLeave a comment

Bodyvolt celebrate 10 years with a longplayer and 9 tracks by various artists: Bruta Non Calculant (formerly known through Invasion Planete Records and his project Le Syndicat Electronique), Eleven Pond (legendary 80s New Wave Band), Flying Bodies (Kommando 6), Swesor Bhrater (also coming from the Ex-Invasion Planete circle) Nina Belief (No Emb Blanc Records) TecRoc (Kommando 6), Naive (formerly known as :Codes, Autonom or as Code on Kommando 6), Black Pond (collaboration between Eleven Pond/Jeff Gallea + Beta Evers) and Radikale Analog Fraktion (Kommando 6).

Volta Cab – Rise Again 2LP [BAP106]

February 7, 2018February 6, 2018 hipodromealbum, bordello a parigi, disco, electro, konstantyn isaev, synth wave, volta cabLeave a comment

Temperatures are dropping and we’re all feeling the effects. Bordello A Parigi is letting the cold winds of the north swirl inside its doors with Russia’s Volta Cab bringing a fresh 2LP to the table. A spread of influences come together for the eleven tracks of Rise Again. Take Emerald’s Phantasy, a piece built on layers of percussion that blends elements of disco with notes of techno. Dark Room is a different affair. Arctic chords are cut with electro and distant vocals for an unsettling treat. Kruger stomps to a terse beat before lush pads bloom in a work that builds to dizzying peaks. Warm blasts balance these colder moments, the rich grooves of Savage Fury, the floor filling funk of Board Scandinavia and the removed romance of Sweet Exorcist all show another shade to the Volta Cab sound and of course there’s more. Rise Again is an audio collection of vibrant colours and hues, tracks pitch from icy blues to autumnal ambers and fiery reds; a musical kaleidoscope that stretches across a spectrum of styles.

Luke Eargoggle – Stranger Destiny [BT27CHR01]

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromealbum, brokntoys, electro, karl lukas petterson, luke eargoggle, technoLeave a comment

Karl Lukas Pettersson has searched through his vaults of DAT tapes to create a personal album of lost projects, ideas and forgotten gems. The album includes a remastered version of Professor Laphroaigh originally included on his Dr Lindh – Sounds Interesting EP for SCSI-AV.

Norwell – Geometric Vision EP [NF19]

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromebalazs semsei, electro, new flesh records, norwell, technoLeave a comment

Real name Balázs Semsei, Norwell has turned out a steady stream of releases, always coming on strong with a personal artistic vision plus a sense of drama. Across four craftily cuts on Umwelt’s label, he revisits his own dystopian universe made of sonic frequencies fused into rich atmosphere with a strong array of emotions. From the haunting opener Geometric Vision’ to the explosive final Conversation Patterns’, Nor-well signs one of his best release to date. Fascinating synth melodies supported by raw drums and insane electro textures compose this must have 12” and an essential addition to the New Flesh catalog. Heavy electro darkness for serious heads, this is a soulful EP full of depth, impossible to ignore!

Kosh – Null 212 EP [CSV02]

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromecasa voyager, electro, kosh, youssef benjellounLeave a comment

The Moroccan label Casa Voyager returns with 4 electro tracks from Kosh aka Youssef Benjelloun to feed you data fantasies. The Casablanca based producer delivers a very efficient debut release. Death or serious injury could occur if ear comes in contact with this music.

La Contra Ola – Synth Wave & Post Punk From Spain 1980-86 [BJR015]

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromeaviador dro, compilation, derribos arias, diseno corbusier, esplendor geometrico, la contra ola, lavabos iturriaga, les disques bongo joe, linea vienesa, post punk, synth pop, synth wave, zombiesLeave a comment

A compilation dedicated to the early 80’s Spanish Synth Wave and Post Punk scene. First to be published outside Spain, this anthology explores the electronic music side of the independent music produced in the days in the Iberian Peninsula: Synthetic pop music with industrial sounds including futurist Art Rock, dance-floor productions and low-fi experiments on cassettes. Classics or true hidden treasures, this selection of nineteen songs is symbolic of the musical dawn that Spain experienced during the decade marked by the return of democracy and by the creative freedom initiated by Punk music. “La Contra Ola” covers the years 1980-1986, and the most striking thing about this LP is the diversity of sounds that these artists were using. Unlike the stale synth wave that swept across the UK in that Neo-romantic sway, the likes of Esplendor Geometrico, Derribos Arias, Linea Vienesa, or Tres, to whom this comp is dedicated to, used their own native influences to express their vision of electronic punk music, and the results can be heard all over this magnificent anthology. It’s a piece of history that we finally have more knowledge of, and we thank the ever-reliable Bongo Joe for it.

VA – Issue No 22 [JL022]

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromeacid, industrial, jealous god, marcel dettmann, martin jenkins, minimal synth, pye corner audio, silent servant, technoLeave a comment

The 22nd “Issue” on Regis, Silant Servant and James Ruskin’s Jealous God label is predictably impressive. Undoubtedly the most notable inclusion is “The Bond”, a rare collaboration between Marcel Dettman and Silent Servant that looks to the sleazy, arpeggio-driven thrust of Electronic Body Music for inspiration. It’s the EP’s one genuine “peak-time” moment and strong enough to carry the whole 12″, though happily Pye Corner Audio’s flipside excursions are also impressive. Check, for example, the undulating, fluttering, post dub techno cut “Delay Gratification” and the swirling, hypnotic dancefloor melancholy of inspired closer “The Future”, where a lone acid line rises above a dense and poignant backing track.

Savage Grounds – Let Your Love Groan [PBD11]

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 hipodromebroken dreams, cco, contra communem opinionem, daniele cosmo, electro, florin buchel, industrial, pinkman records, savage groundsLeave a comment

Being closely connected to the label, it was only a matter of time before Daniele Cosmo was released on Pinkman. At long last, he makes his debut appearance with co-conspirator CCO as Savage Grounds. What they came up with is a tight two tracker presenting full speed, minimalistic punk electro workouts. Both tracks, while boasting with furiosity and dread, as is often the case in the Broken Dreams releases, carry an infectious groove that is guaranteed to get bodies moving in the highest gear and right into the abyss.

mir.ON – A Dark Ambient Trip [SNDSPHR025] [FREE DOWNLOAD]

February 4, 2018February 1, 2018 hipodromealbum, experimental, free download, mir.on, miron ghiu, nava spatiala, noise, romanian, soundsphereLeave a comment

Miron Ghiu, once in his youth a winner at international philosophy competitions and a journalist specialized in music and new media, has been experimenting for almost 10 years in the field of sound art, both on his own and as a member of the ambient /drone/noise Nava Spațială duo. He finds his inspiration in Dada and deconstructivist techniques and he likes to play with chance and improvisation. He feels best in art galleries, where the audience actually listens to the surrounding ambient music without looking for beats to dance on, but also in music venues. He has created the sound design for a few theatre plays, peformed in various independent spaces as well as on the stage of a major Romanian theatre. He is also a DJ. Most of the music he composes, either ambient or noise, is available on several Soundcloud accounts and on several discs released in various parts of the world.

Jeff Mills – And Then There Was Light (Soundtrack) [AXCD052]

February 4, 2018February 1, 2018 hipodromealbum, ambient, axis records, jeff mills, soundtrack, tatsushi omoriLeave a comment

Last year, Jeff Mills provided the soundtrack for a curious Japanese film by Tatsushi Omori called And Then There Was Light. The movie was based on a novel called Hikari, which focuses on a teenager who kills his girlfriend’s other lover while mistaking their affair for sexual assault. The dark tone of both novel and film naturally shines through in Mills’ refreshingly electronic score, which flits between moments of quietly spacey ambience, creepy intensity, Reichian minimalism (see “Danger From Abroad”), icy soundscapes, industrial strength intensity (the panicked “The Players of Consequence” and “Lost Winners”) and, on the “Hikari Mix” of “The Hypnotists”, full-throttle Detroit techno with Giallo overtones.

Initial Programs – What Tomorrow Brings EP [FIRSTCUT003]

February 4, 2018January 27, 2026 hipodromeambient techno, detroit techno, electro, first cut, initial programs, mick chillageLeave a comment

Initial Programs is a new project by respected ambient producer Mick Chillage. It is also Mick’s first ever vinyl release and sees the Irish artist focus on deep, acid-tinged techno and melodic electro.

Overlope – Aposynthesis [PATER005]

February 3, 2018January 31, 2018 hipodromeacid, ekman, electro, innsyter, overlope, pater noster, roel dijcks, technoLeave a comment

Pater Noster presents their fifth release, Aposynthesis by Overloper, a side project of Ekman.The A-Side brims with tension both contemplative and active. ‘Hope You’re Close’ is a deep burner, with heavy, pounding bass and an entrancing hook ascending to space. This then escalates into the urgency of ‘Aposynthesis (Need More Sisa)’, in which a driving, rolling rhythm is juxtaposed with an old school, dutch-style rave synth.The B-Side encircles around acid. On one hand, it is coyly playful with ‘Carpe Noctem’ turning cavernous in Innsyter’s dark interpolation of the other.

Gunnar Haslam – KL01 [KL01]

February 3, 2018December 25, 2018 hipodromeexperimental, gunnar haslam, kavalanic languages, technoLeave a comment

First release of five in the Kavalanic Languages series by label founder Gunnar Haslam. Four cuts of vibrant, psychedelic techno.

Shawn Rudiman – Timespan [PGHTRXLP02]

February 2, 2018December 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, electro, pittsburgh tracks, shawn rudimanLeave a comment

Timespan is a carefully curated journey through almost 20 years of Shawn Rudiman’s music productions. The tracks collected here (the majority of which have not been heard outside of Shawn’s studio) showcase a producer with seldom matched knowledge of studio techniques, while also hinting at his world renowned live performances.

Mor Elian – Fairplex Drive EP [RAM-X-11]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, electro, mor elian, radio matrixLeave a comment

Mor Elian hits Radio Matrix with the 4 track ‘Fairplex Drive EP’. A classy deep cerebral electro excursion that acts as the soundtrack for a journey through lifelike landscapes towards nighttime city drives slowly moving into desolate deserts dwells and ending in fallout.

Onirico vs Man-D.A. – Unreleased Series 2 [FFORUS002]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, emanuele luzzi, flash forward, man-d.a., oneiric, oniricoLeave a comment

Flash Forward release another beautiful gem from the italian producer Emanuele Luzzi aka Onirico and Oneiric. For the first time after 26 years, Flash Forward is been issuing the alternate take version of a 1991 UMM gem by Onirico, ”Tribal Echo”, a hypnotic-tribal-surreal tone recorded live into the DAT tape, a new terrific version of one of Onirico most exciting tracks. Listening to it, you could enter some kind of trip through the darkness, a very emotional journey in which imagine the sunset rhythm fighting with flashing shadows, the neverending battle between good and evil. As in the first issue, the other side is produced by Man-D.A. , ”Not A Dream” was also conceived many years ago but only today is released after being revised, modified and remastered.

K. Alexi Shelby – All For Lee-Sah [MS008]

February 2, 2018July 29, 2020 hipodromechicago house, detroit techno, k-alexi shelby, re-release, reissue, transmatLeave a comment

Repress of the highly sought after Transmat Classic by K. Alexi Shelby*.

Otakhee – Floating On / Inhale [SYNCRO-OTK01]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, otakhee, syncrophone recordingsLeave a comment

Otakhee is a unique and creative musician from South Korea with his own broad musical spectrum. Recognized first with his psychedelic-avantgarde jazz album “Smoked Jazz” released in 2012, he surprised the scene again in 2015 with an abstract hip-hop album, “Psychedelic Weather”. His unique soundscape with elements of minimalism and industrial music along with the veteran emcee M.E.D. created the album’s own esthetics, nowhere else to be found. After the release of “Psychedelic Weather”, he expressed his interest in dance music, especially in deep house and techno.

Lou Karsh – Ataraxia [XK011]

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018 hipodromeacid house, electro, lou karsh, x-kalayLeave a comment

Acid beast and young hardware wunderkid, Lou Karsh, packs four belters into X-Kalay’s latest EP.

Marvis Dee – Alpha [OA006]

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018 hipodromechicago house, electro, jeremiah r., marvis dee, organic analogue records, orque electroniqueLeave a comment

Organic Analogue’s time-slipping journey into classic/future-gazing electronics continues with the arrival of Marvis Dee. This new 12″ is in fact the brainchild of Jeremiah R, the Dutch electro maverick. As Marvis Dee he’s been equally busy over the past two years, with a spin on deep Chicago house. On the Alpha EP, Marvis Dee has ample space to explore the boundaries of his sound across six original productions that strike a unique, curious chord even as they display the comforting hallmarks of hardware house music. With jacking 707 drums, punchy basslines, tumbling toms and soaring pads notes with sweet-natured harmonic. This is not house music to spell out how you should be feeling. Orgue Electronique is the perfect match for the woozy tones of Marvis Dee, and so the Dutch mainstay takes to “I Can See It In My Dreams” and delivers a powerful revision to the original production. It’s a respectful approach to the remix tradition that aligns with the overall ethos of the Alpha EP.