Tobias. – Eyes In The Center [OSTGUTLP025]

April 21, 2017December 12, 2025 hipodromealbum, ostgut ton, techno, tobias, tobias freundLeave a comment

Tobias. returns to Ostgut Ton with his third full length Eyes In The Center and expands the musical narrative laid out by his Helium Sessions EP (O-TON, 2016). The Berghain resident keeps exploring the vast modular synth-driven Techno, Experimental and Ambient territories on a journey in-between genres. Tobias Freund is long established as an influential artist and has – since the early 1990s – been working as a professional producer, sound engineer, label owner and strictly live musician. On Eyes In The Center Tobias. sticks to this mantra. The album, instead of following a stringent musical concept, channels a certain attitude and sovereignty fed by almost three decades of Tobias. expanding his skills in music production, in their entirety the 12 songs work as a raw, unpolished collage and evoke the spirit of (Post) Punk and the more experimental niches of electronic music. Think Chrome, Residents and Throbbing Gristle – but not Kraftwerk. Or think The Human League, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Der Plan, but think more in terms of musical attitudes and concepts rather than past sound aesthetics.

3KZ – Parallel Reflections [FIDES006]

April 21, 2017August 25, 2022 hipodrome3kz, album, detroit techno, fides records, kaelan, techno, z.i.p.p.o.Leave a comment

“Parallel Reflections” is the debut album from 3KZ, the collaborative project between Z.I.P.P.O and Kaelan. This retro futuristic composition will elevate your mind, move your body, and touch your soul. Dreamy, romantic, and pure.

FBK – From The Escaped Planets EP [RSPX001]

April 21, 2017June 24, 2021 hipodromedetroit techno, fbk, kevin m. kennedy, rekids, rekids special projectsLeave a comment

FBK - From The Escaped Planets EP

Rekids introduces a new vinyl only series titled Rekids Special Projects, a more techno orientated division of the label. First up is Ohio-based producer FBK, real name Kevin M. Kennedy. Intricate drums and jagged synths initiate ‘You Are Not Fixed’ whilst a looped sample recurs throughout the mix. ‘Dynamonium’ then enters deeper territories as echoing stabs join a low slung meandering groove before ‘Set It Free’ ups the energy with rumbling kicks, distorted vocal murmurs and tantalizing melodies. ‘The Final Escape’ then closes the release with a syncopated drum arrangement, mesmerising chords and ethereal atmospherics.

SC-164 – Eastern District [SUBAPICAL01]

April 20, 2017January 22, 2018 hipodromedonor, electro, greg schappert, industrial, sc-164, subapical, technoLeave a comment

A new project from Greg Schappert aka Donor is the first release of the new Subapical label. “Eastern District” blurs the lines between electro, techno and industrial across 4 tracks.

Svreca & Voices From The Lake – Between The Lines [SPAZIO008]

April 20, 2017June 16, 2023 hipodromedonato dozzy, minimal techno, neel, spazio disponibile, svreca, voices from the lakeLeave a comment

Italian label Spazio Disponibile continues its fine run of form with a new EP that features four collaborative tracks by the bosses Voices From The Lake (aka Donato Dozzy and Neel) versus Semantica boss Svreca. The EP is a result of their first studio session all together in Rome. All three have been perfecting cinematic ambient techno for years now and have the cerebral, atmospheric aesthetic down to a tee. Here they offer up proof across a series of hypnotic tracks that take you deep into your own mind. It’s alien and abstract yet wholly consuming and will zone you out in no time.

VA – Urban Utopia EP [BLCS002]

April 20, 2017January 17, 2018 hipodromeanetha, awb, blocaus, kas:st, techno, zadigLeave a comment

Paris based label Blocaus series comes up with a various artists release including French artists Zadig, Anetha, AWB & Kas:st. Specially designed for sweaty dancefloors, this versatile 4 track compilation treats differents aspects of techno music. From hypnotic tunnels and big room cuts to smashing 90s groove.

Noah Gibson – A New Hope [MDR022]

April 20, 2017September 15, 2021 hipodromemarcel dettmann, marcel dettmann records, mdr, noah gibson, technoLeave a comment

GIBSON, Noah - A New Hope

Sweden’s Noah Gibson first appeared in 2015 on his local imprint Krasch Records, in addition to a release on TANSTAAFL and his own Trouble In Paradise imprint which he runs with Henrik Bergqvist. It’s quite impressive that his sixth release thus far in such a short amount of time lands on Marcel Dettmann’s esteemed imprint. “A New Hope” features six cuts of raw and jacking analogue techno shenanigans which are quite a departure from the label’s usual preference for harsh and industrial greyscale techno excursions. Gibson’s style is somewhat reminiscent of the rusty analogue punk of homegrown heroes like Frak at times; especially on the lo-fi electro funk of “Silent Install” which was real style. However, the high octane clang and clatter of “Origin” and the cyclical thump of “Tilt” (MD Edit) will have the MDR faithful satisfied for sure.

Andreas Gehm – The Worst Of Gehm [SOM041]

April 19, 2017October 17, 2022 hipodromeacid house, album, andreas gehm, elec pt.1, manager 111, solar one music, the ministerLeave a comment

“Solar One Music is proud to announce this special record. Andreas left us suddenly at June 20th in 2016 after long health problems. Around that time we finished with him “The Worst Of Gehm” release. He was so happy about this project!!! Even one week later we got the terrible message that he died. We put alot of love and effort in this project to give him his last big monument! Special thanks to all his friends and labels like Mathematics Recordings, Abstract Acid, Creme Organization, Psycho Thrill and of course Bunker. RIP in Andreas! We will never forget you!”

Mr & Mrs Dale – It’s You [ERC039]

April 19, 2017March 30, 2023 hipodromeandrew komis, big shot records, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, house, mr & mrs dale, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The second part in the Dancefloor Records reissues on Emotional Rescue comes in the form a true House classic. Produced and released by the Chicago legend Andrew Komis, “It’s You” is an original deep-house bomb and an education to those increasingly misusing the term today. Essentially a cover/updated version of the all-time early House classic in ESP’s Its You, this 1989 update shows how much the scene was progressing in just 3 years with a tougher, heavier and deeper 12 that was all about rocking club sound systems.

Leonid & Laak – Yesterday For Tomorrow [SLPVNL006]

April 19, 2017September 12, 2023 hipodromeacid house, detroit house, laak, leonid, paul smith, soul print recordingsLeave a comment

The sixth vinyl missive from Soul Print Recordings is a double-header featuring two tracks apiece from Leonid and Laak. The former handles the A-side, laying down two deliciously intergalactic chunks of spacey deep house. On “Urania 1”, he wraps psychedelic acid lines, supernova chords and Motor City melodies around a snappy drum machine groove, before working the acid lines further on the deep and hypnotic “Urania 2”. Laak takes over on the flip, peppering a bouncy, off-kilter drum machine groove with cyclical melody loops and undulating acid lines on “Sp”. “Waiting For Tomorrow” is arguably even better, with the fast-rising producer wrapping a tactile, synth-bass heavy backing track with fluttering electronics and sunrise melodies.

John Heckle – Tone To Voice [TABR038]

April 18, 2017May 26, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, detroit, electro, experimental, house, john heckle, tabernacle records, techno4 Comments

‘Tone To Voice’ is John Heckle’s fourth long player, and second on Tabernacle. Science fiction tracks of the highest order demonstrating a subtle development of John’s already widely recognised sound.

L/F/D/M – Tele- [MRT004]

April 18, 2017April 26, 2023 hipodromel/f/d/m, medical records llc, richard smith, techno, transfusionsLeave a comment

British producer Richard Smith creates genre-bending techno that incorporates motifs from the past while presenting the tunes in a de nite forward advancing trajectory. By integrating in uences from 90s electronic music and classics such as DAF and Severed Heads, L/F/D/M presents 4 cuts that are sure to pique the interest of fans of modern techno who have an appreciation for IDM, classic Detroit techno and are searching for something to diversify their repertoire.

VA – New York Disco: Danceteria 1981-85 [ZAUM27]

April 17, 2017September 21, 2020 hipodromedisco, escape from new york, francios k, francois kevorkian, italo-disco, john king, klaus schultz, zaumLeave a comment

NEW YORK DISCO - Danceteria 1981-85

Fantastic 4 track EP of rare underground new wave disco tracks: John King ”Munich”, Klaus Schultz ”Macksy”, Escape from New York ”Save Our Love” and Wobble/Edge/Holger/Liebezeit ”Hold on to your dreams” produced by Francois Kevorkian. A must for fans of Italo, Krautrock, Moroder.

Alessandro Alessandroni – Afro Discoteca [FLIESDJ001]

April 17, 2017December 13, 2023 hipodromeafrobeat, alessandro alessandroni, disco, four flies records, funk, jazz, outernational, soundtrackLeave a comment

ALESSANDRONI, Alessandro - Afro Discoteca (Soundtrack)

Four Flies Records is back in full force, this time with an EP that looks at the more sophisticated and modern dancefloor… The Italian label embarked on another journey of rediscovery, a specialty they seem to master. The destination of this trip was a dusty vault in Africa, where a famous Italian musician moved years ago… The Italian film and TV industry provided in the 60s and 70s countless opportunity for talented musicians to compose and produce a rich variety of music: soundtracks, library music, experimental music – an infinite amount of recordings that still represents a paradise for the most curious and passionate diggers. So here we have the proof that there’s still lot to discover. Alessandro Alessandroni is one of those pioneers, a maestro that built the legend of Italian soundtracks and library music along with Ennio Morricone, Piero Umiliani and many others. His vault testifies how prolific had been those times, with hundreds of tapes and obscure recordings from that period. Among the many, a dusty tape bearing the hand-written label “Afro Discoteca” captured the attention of Four Flies. The music contained in the tape had never been released until now.

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek – Nem Kaldı [CATADG024]

April 17, 2017October 3, 2017 hipodromecatapulte records, derya yildirim, funk, grup simsek, outernational, turkishLeave a comment

Brand new Anatolian Psych-Pop sensation. 4 heart-melting gems where Turkish Folk meets groove and electric action. Young singer/multi-instrumentist Derya Yıldırım teams up with fantastic drummer Greta Eacott (G-Bop Orchestra / One-Take records) and 3 quarters of Catapulte Records’ Orchestre du Montplaisant (Antonin Voyant, Graham Mushnik, Andrea Piro). With members originating from Turkey, Germany, France, Italy and Great Britain, Grup Şimşek (pronounce « Shimshek ») encapsulates the Outernational generation.

Orphx – Archive 1993-1994 [MNQ089]

April 16, 2017June 21, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, experimental, industrial, mannequin records, noise, orphxLeave a comment

There are less than a handful of bands that can honestly say they were equally involved in the early 90’s noise scene, the mid 2000’s dark ambient scene, and what simultaneously emerged as the power noise movement in Europe. Orphx is one of these pioneers and have gracefully interwoven their tortured electronic architecture among the various subcultures of fringe electronics, while seamlessly continuing on to remain a vital part of the contemporary wave of industrial techno hysteria. Mannequin Records presents an archival collection from the what could be considered the genesis of Orphx’s unique sound. Inspired by early industrial music and new waves of noise from Japan and Europe, the compilation is gathers together some of the best material from their first two cassette releases along with previously unreleased tracks recovered from the original 4 track tapes.

Paul St. Hilaire & Rhauder – Derdeoc [SUSH043]

April 16, 2017February 16, 2018 hipodromealbum, dub techno, paul st. hilaire, rhauder, sushitech records, tikimanLeave a comment

A must have album for all Dub Techno / Basic Channel / Sushitech fans. Tikiman is back with an amazing album and the debut LP with Rhauder.

Mike Huckaby – Too Many Classics To Be Left With Little Or No Protection [DT004]

April 15, 2017September 11, 2024 hipodromealbum, deep house, deep transportation, detroit house, mike huckabyLeave a comment

When the TSA agent left a little note in Mike Huckaby’s DJ case at the airport instructing him to protect the records that he dj’s with, little did he know that Mike Huckaby would be compiling his first LP. Given his length of service, it’s rather surprising to find that this is officially his debut album. This is a collection of previously released tracks that have been in demand ever since. It’s naturally packed with highlights, from the luscious minor key chords, jazz-funk bass and sneaky vocal samples of “The Jazz Republic” and thrilling peak-time stomp of “Dance”, to the jazzy piano flourishes, loose-limbed beats and starry electronics of “Groove Box”. Also worth checking is the fireside heat of bongo-laden beatdown shuffler “Mathematics From The Jazz Republic” and the sax-laden disco-house bump of closer “Flashback ’78”. A collection of too many classics, produced by Mike Huckaby.

Captain P aka Fred P – The Incredible Adventures Of Captain P: Escapism [SPMBLP003]

April 15, 2017May 14, 2019 hipodromealbum, captain p, deep house, fred p, fred peterkin, lady blacktronika, soul people musicLeave a comment

7 yrs on, Fred P drops the second installment of “The Incredible Adventures Of Captain P”, subtitled Escapism, a constant stream of consciousness that takes you on a journey into a dimension of sound.

Sweely – The Time Has Come [BK015]

April 15, 2017January 8, 2018 hipodromebokhari records, house, patersons, sweelyLeave a comment

For it’s 15th release, Bokhari introduce 3 timeless classics from the analogue jam master Sweely. Spanning raw warehouse grooves on ‘The time has come’, smooth heavy rolling bass and melodic keys on ‘Hangover Day’ and shuffling US garage beats and choppy vocals on ‘Wopp’, this release has something for everybody. Paterson steps in for Bokhari remix duties darkening up ‘The time has come’ with a driving bassline, off-worldly atmospheres and dusty keys.