K.Bytes – I Adore Commodore: Computer Music Flash [MGLP104]

August 22, 2017February 21, 2022 hipodromealbum, cinedelic records, disco, k.bytes, marcello giombini, mondo grooveLeave a comment

K BYTES - I Adore Commodore: Computer Music Flash

After the creation of Computer Disco, Marcello Giombini produces the year after I Adore Commodore – Computer Music Flash, which was mainly made with a Commodore 64. Giombini was a veteran of music applications with personal computer, started with an Apple II Europlus and then converted to the Commodore 64 thanks to the presence of 3 independent music generators that allowed him to make more elaborate music easier. The record was inspired by the VideoGames of the time, so that the titles of the 10 tracks are inspired by the names of famous games. The music was created using four to eleven Commodore 64 programmed and synchronized with an external audio interface. At the time, Giombini, in his studio in a basement just a few steps from Nomentana, Rome, had organized a small school with courses of basic and computer music. The graphic is the same of original LP with inner-sleeve dedicated to Commodore 64.

Lemonade – Dancer On The Shore [AU005]

August 22, 2017January 3, 2023 hipodromealliance upholstery, bryan mette, disco, house, jex opolis, justin strauss, lemonade, whatever/whateverLeave a comment

Since 2009, New York three-piece Lemonade has released a string of fine records, between woozy Balearic synth-pop and leisurely downtempo grooves. “Dancer on the Shore”, their first release for three years, inhabits similar sonic territory, offering a fusion of Peaking Lights style dubbed-out synth-pop grooves, glassy-eyed vocals, tumbling acoustic guitar flourishes and humid steel drum melodies. Fellow NYC resident Jex Opolis provides two stellar remixes: a chunky, rolling, acid-flecked nu-disco dub and a drowsier vocal interpretation that’s as ear pleasing as they come. The other interpretation comes from Justin Strauss and Bryan Mette under the Whatever/Whatever alias and strays further towards acid-driven Italo-disco/deep house fusion territory.

Detromental – Move [CPU00110001]

August 21, 2017February 16, 2023 hipodromecentral processing unit, d.ramirez, detroit techno, detromental, electro, lloyd douglassLeave a comment

Ahead of their 5th anniversary CPU announce 50th release with rebuilds of 2 rare bleep techno tracks from 1990. Originally released on white label, ‘Move’ was written by Dean Marriott aka D.Ramirez and Lloyd Douglass and recorded in Sheffield in 1990. Only a small run were pressed which is reflected today by their high price on discogs.

CEM3340 – Polaris 1° [LOP01]

August 21, 2017June 4, 2025 hipodromecem3340, christian lisco, detroit, electro, lunar orbiter program, technoLeave a comment

New Electro-focused label drops it’s first release. CEM3340 at the helm of the Lunar Orbiter Program’s first mission : Polaris 1°.

DJ Overdose – Mindstorms EP [CKNOWEP4]

August 21, 2017June 28, 2022 hipodromecraigie knowes, dj overdose, electro, jeroen warmenhovenLeave a comment

Dj Overdose back with 4 dutch west coast electro cuts.

Datassette – Mannequin On The Run EP [RI005]

August 21, 2017August 20, 2017 hipodromedatassette, electro, john davies, rebel intelligenceLeave a comment

Rebel Intelligence return with a new 4 track EP of electro from John Davies aka Datassette. The tracks were composed using a vintage Japanese analogue setup, delivering a warm sound reminiscent of 80’s wave with the title track paying homage to Mr Flagio and I.M.S The B side “Metropolis Light Transport” brings a strong Drexciyan influence matched to the signature sound you’ve expect from a Datassette release.

VA – Machine Funk Is Our Game [KJ029]

August 14, 2017October 13, 2021 hipodromealonzo, chase smith, dmitry distant, electro, kid ginseng, kraftjerkz, starpliktuveLeave a comment

ALONZO/DMITRY DISTANT/STARPLIKTUVE/CHASE SMITH/KID GINSENG - Machine Funk Is Our Game

New York Electro residents meet Latvia. Diverse comp. EP with hot machine-funk tracks for real freaks only. Alonzo, a New York resident and Miami native brings the sub-bass and pocket calculator sounds. Dmitry Distant and Starpliktuve deliver eastern European hot, traditional electro. New York’s Chase Smith brings back a funky version of late 1990’s electro-disco. New York’s Kid Ginseng brings a combination of mid-1980s New York/LA electro to the table. This is a very diversely packed compilation EP with the loudness and depth typical of Kraftjerkz.

Parrish Smith – Esplendor [LIES095]

August 11, 2017October 9, 2017 hipodromeelectro, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, parrish smith, technoLeave a comment

Parrish Smith has quietly been making a name for himself over these last years with releases on Knekelhuis and Contort Yourself as well as with his projects Volition Immanent and Sige Bythos. We see him appear on L.I.E.S. in a strong fashion through four varied dense tracks. From slowbeat EBM to Belgium klang to classic Den Hague crushers this ep forges its own path taking these cues and putting Smith’s unqiue spin on them. Heavy yet still possessing groove and hypnotic rhythm, damage will ensue if used correctly. Fresh stuff from this up and coming talent.

Jeals – Flux [LT042]

August 10, 2017August 9, 2017 hipodromeelectro, house, jeals, lobster thereminLeave a comment

From Poland to the UK via the USA, Jeals delivers a full journeyman debut EP for Lobster Theremin spanning ambient, racheting break-y house, lucid techno and heartbreaking electro. Five slices of thought-provoking electronic music, rich with emotion and sincerity, each one a crucial momentum in time, sonically cemented once and for all.

Cliff Lothar – E-String [UTTU073]

August 10, 2017April 7, 2022 hipodromecliff lothar, dj boneyard, house, techno, unknown to the unknownLeave a comment

Cliff Lothar debuts on UTTU with 2 insane hyper-club tracks, E-String is “classic Lothar’ in peak time territory and on the flip Tool Tyme is the perfect club tool – No Messin’ with this one! Added bonus: Comes with a remix from House Crimes’ DJ Boneyard.

D’Marc Cantu – Homefront: Document 1 [KODE003]

August 8, 2017August 3, 2021 hipodromechicago, d'marc cantu, jakbeat, kode, nation recordsLeave a comment

D'MARC CANTU - Homefront: Document 1

The 1st document in a 2 part project from D’Marc Cantu. Drops summer 2017 on Nation’s, sublabel Kode. Exemplary productions from the early years. Nation are greatly honored and excited to release and present these timeless gems of Jakbeat on a 1-time very limited pressing.

Perseus Traxx – More Songs About Girls [LVNO011]

August 8, 2017June 8, 2023 hipodromechicago house, love notes records, nigel rogers, perseus traxxLeave a comment

A great pairing here as the rugged basslines, emotional melodies, and vintage percussion of Perseus Traxx seem right at home on the Love Notes stabel, who seem to be taking a quick break from showcasing artists from their homebase of Brooklyn, as they have on their last 4 records. More Songs About Girls is a cohesive EP of 4 original tracks and neither fans of this artist nor fans of this label will be disappointed.

Wanderwelle – Lost In A Sea Of Trees [SSV011]

August 6, 2017August 3, 2017 hipodromealbum, ambient, silent season, wanderwelleLeave a comment

Amsterdam-based duo Wanderwelle return to Silent Season for their debut album which is inspired by the mysterious pagan tribes that once roamed across the European woodlands. ‘Lost in a Sea of Trees’ tells the tale of a lone traveller who enters a dark, ancient forest. Lured deep into the woods by something not of this world as he enters uncharted grounds. Step by step his journey is getting darker as he encounters strange phenomena and beings among the trees.

Soft Rocks – Thru Wit Waitin EP [PTP009]

August 5, 2017August 3, 2017 hipodromeandy sims, christopher calloway, disco, edits, funk, passport to paradise, piers harrison, robert coulman, soft rocksLeave a comment

The Passport To Paradise gang are in fine form as they serve up four more tripped-out disco edits for the globally-minded savant. We take sail with the excellent ‘Thru Wit’ Waitin”, a beefed-up guitar chugger reminiscent of 70’s AOR in its steady percussive work and misty sax solo. It’s the guitar line that really shines here, lifting the tune into funk transcendence in the bridge. ‘Anybody Out There’ reaches out to the disco trippers with its northern Italian cosmic kitsch feel: starry-eyed synth pads float above reverb-soaked guitar musings and playful French vocal samples. A particular highlight. On the flip, Passport To Paradise take things south with a soulful West African shuffler guaranteed to elicit some arresting footwork. The EP leaves us with resounding vibrations from the Far East: ‘JP Wave’ explores ethereal planes, building up a dense rhythmic fabric punctuated by bass stabs and ornamental chimes. This is a clever bunch of edits for the more discerning selectors and enthusiasts out there- act fast.

Les Yeux Orange – Togosava [G+003]

August 5, 2017August 29, 2023 hipodromeafrican, afrobeat, disco, good plus, les yeux orangeLeave a comment

Parisian party starters Les Yeux Orange continue to develop their Good Plus body of work with three more obscure digs. A predominant Afro theme presides throughout as we’re massaged by the kwaito smoothness of “Avidiyo” where synth marimbas ignite instant Balearic feels, Yanga Mbiwaa struts with much more of direct Nigerian disco funk feel with its big sing-along chorus and strong sense of drive. Finally “Autoradio” provides a more contemporary almost Italo-like take on Afrofunk with some expert trippiness buried deep in the synths and arrangement.

Cellophane – Gimme Love [BST-X014]

August 5, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromealessandro novaga, best record, cellophane, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CELLOPHANE - Gimme Love

Official remastered reissue of the italo-disco classic song: Gimme Love, a tribute for the legendary Cellophane Club in Rimini active during 80s. This limited edition release contains the original long version on the A side plus the ”Italian Version” on the B side.

VA – And Silently Vanish Away [SFR004]

August 4, 2017November 12, 2021 hipodromedj nephil, electro, exterminador, hinode, ngly, science fiction recordings, technoLeave a comment

HINODE/NGLY/EXTERMINADOR/DJ NEPHIL - And Silently Vanish Away

Science Fiction shifted from their early deep territories of house to the current broken beats of electro, keeping the characteristic classic analogue warmth. This EP is made by various artists, and it comes under the signature of an obsessive majestic presence of the 808 beat, that sounds like an accidental tribute to the creator of this drum machine, founder of Roland Corporation, that has died on april the 1st as a fool that changed the way to make music since early 80es. Tracks are mostly sustained, from synched sequences of Hinode to the final atmospheric obscure modular landscapes of Exterminador, chromed by Ngly distortions in track 02. DJ Nephil on the B side introduces a solid visionary Chicagesque mellow atmosphere.

L&M – Enfilade EP [L&M001]

August 4, 2017August 2, 2017 hipodromeindustrial, l&m, technoLeave a comment

L&M Is a new label of analog machine jams, featuring 3 powerful cuts of raw live material. All tracks produced by a Surgeon and an anaesthesiologist.

Rick Poppa Howard – Keep Holdin’ On [MATE012]

August 3, 2017August 2, 2017 hipodromechicago house, deep house, intimate friends, rick howard, tevo howardLeave a comment

The tightest duo since Batman and Robin is back. Rick Poppa Howard and son Tevo Howard team up once more for an emotional house trip.

SFV Acid – Pettyclubber EP [TTR003]

August 3, 2017August 2, 2017 hipodromeacid house, secret circuit, sfv acid, suzanne kraft, third try recordsLeave a comment

South California’s acid maestro SFV ACid is featured on the third release by Third Try Records, the Pettyclubber EP, which includes artwork hand drawn by the artist himself. Five original tracks and one remix that brings together long time friends and collaborators SFV Acid, Suzanne Kraft and Secret Circuit with their first studio collaboration ever committed to wax.