Silvia – Silvia LP [DE152]

March 10, 2017July 17, 2024 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, minimal synth, re-release, reissue, schallmauer records, silvia, silvia nemanic, synth pop, tommi stumpffLeave a comment

Silvia is the name of a Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW ”New German Wave”) project created Tommi Stumpff and Silvia Nemanic. The pair met in Düsseldorf in the late 1970s and started dating when Tommi was the singer of punk band Der KFC. Silvia was absolutely inexperienced in musical things, she said, “I’ve played the recorder.” Tommi rented Klangwerkstatt studio for a few days in January 1982 to record his an album with his bandmate Ferdinand Mackenthun aka Käpt’n Nuss of Der KFC, but finished earlier than expected. With one extra day that was already paid for, they quickly wrote some more songs and recorded them. All they needed was a singer, so they asked Silvia. Simply titled “Silvia”, the record was released in mid-1982 on cult label Schallmauer Records, which had released many German punk, NDW, and New Wave records in the 80’s. Tommi and Käpt’n Nuss played all instruments and wrote the lyrics. Since Silvia had a very deep voice, Tommi slightly pitched up her vocals to sound higher on the recordings. The album displays Tommi’s transition from punk rock to cold electronics, EBM and eventually Techno. Tommi’s instrument set up was a Sequential Circuits Pro One and Moog Prodigy controlled by a Fricke sequencer and a Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer. Silvia urges the listener to save themselves and says “No miracle will happen You die tomorrow, young and guilty” evoking the urban Zeitgeist of the Cold War. All songs have been remastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Housed in the original jacket featuring a full color of Silvia on the front with hand drawn magenta type. Each copy includes a replica insert of the original lyrics sheet in German and a postcard featuring a black and white photo of Tommi and Silvia. Sadly Silvia passed away in 2003 and this reissue is dedicated to her.

Das Ding – Industrial Universal [PNKMN18]

March 10, 2017December 6, 2022 hipodromedanny bosten, das ding, electro, minimal synth, pinkman recordsLeave a comment

Das Ding, the dutch wave savant, arrives on Pinkman with four works of full bodied synth sorrow. Freezing rain pelts rusting machinery, a barren land of decay stretches out onto dancefloors. Rasping rhythms and lumbering bass buttress bitter chords and grinding notes that compel bodies to move. And within the dereliction, behind the dilapidation and rot, burns a purity of expression that is emblematic of Danny Bosten’s consistent quality.

S.M. Nurse – That’s The Body [DOM29-L]

March 10, 2017October 31, 2017 hipodromeanneke stempher, dark wave, domestica records, electro, industrial, jos jak, menko konings, minimal synth, s.m. nurseLeave a comment

The musical output by Amsterdam trio S.M. Nurse — generated in just three years of activity, 1980 to 1983 — is truly amazing by its volume and quality. The “That’s the Body” EP is their third release on Domestica; a selection of previously unknown tracks and unreleased versions on 12” format. “That’s the Body” (1983) and “On And Off” (1983) are first-ever releases. On side B, there’s new versions of “Mort Automatique” (1981) and “Frutta”(1982), previously found on the now expensive “30th Anniversary: 1980-1983” album, released by Domestica in 2013.

Uabos – Mystic Force [BAP095]

March 9, 2017May 31, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, disco, house, matteo pepe, uabosLeave a comment

Spring is in the air and Matteo Pepe, aka Uabos, is taking away that winter chill with four tracks of house warmth and machine funk. Acid bars float on crisp claps for the uplifting “Mystic Force”. The Italian keeps the floor stoked with the sample strewn grooves of “Copacabana” before the synths take over with the lush chords of “City Woods”.“Karmic Souls” closes, meandering notes bend and shimmer on clean percussion for an exotic climax to an EP of ambitious analogue delights.

Mr. Pauli – Weekend Warrior [WE002]

March 9, 2017December 16, 2021 hipodromedisco, electro, ingmar pauli, mr. pauli, slow motion records, wrong eraLeave a comment

MR PAULI - Weekend Warrior

Time to welcome an international champion of all things cosmic to Wrong Era, Slow Motion’s international facing sister label. With releases on Clone and Viexlexx to name but two, Mr Pauli is one of the disco underground’s favourite tastemakers and he doesn’t disappoint with four slamming tracks of sublime synthesized funk.

Unreasonable Echo – Deep Cover #1 [DEEPCOVER001]

March 9, 2017May 12, 2023 hipodromedeep cover, disco, edits, house, unreasonable echoLeave a comment

Edits from a hole in the ground, a hole with unreasonable echoes, insane delays… A side extends a french library musician called yannick’s crowning disco masterpiece, whilst the B suspends and rewiggles the mysterious vera’s bridge..

VA – CYRK 03 [CYRK003]

March 8, 2017September 3, 2020 hipodromecyrk, detroit techno, gerome sportelli, sierra sam, suburban knightLeave a comment

Collabo leaping towards classic Detroit stuff, with four tracks by Suburban Knight, Gerome Sportelli and Sierra Sam.

Phara – Paramount One [STHLMLTD041]

March 8, 2017February 8, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, phara, stockholm ltd, technoLeave a comment

Fledgling Belgian artist Phara returns to Stockholm LTD wit a four track EP “Paramount One”. Smooth rolling and powerful Detroit inspired techno tracks by Phara.

Conforce – Hypothetical Future Point [TRSD004]

March 8, 2017November 8, 2022 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, detroit techno, techno, transcendent recordsLeave a comment

Dutch artist Conforce is back on his own Transcendent imprint with some filmic and atmospheric tripping techno action. Hypothetical Future Point sends you further into the more ominous and industrial spaces of his alias. Spiritual techno with with a wink to the past. Boris crafts music with attention to detail and blends influences from his Silent Harbour and Hexagon monikers that seems inevitable.

Fiedel – Substance B [OTON102]

March 8, 2017December 12, 2025 hipodromefiedel, ostgut ton, technoLeave a comment

The old hand of Berlin’s Techno scene’s production style breathes the spirit from the early days of Techno music: blending genres and techniques, not focussing on a narrow musical narrative, combining Techno, Acid, Electro, Jungle, Boogie, Dub music and Broken Beats.

Jared Wilson – Midnight On Ecorse Creek [SRTX016]

March 7, 2017February 1, 2023 hipodromeacid house, jared wilson, super rhythm traxLeave a comment

WILSON, Jared - Midnight On Ecorse Creek

Super Rhythm Trax release their first record of 2017 and it’s a return for Jared Wilson who steps up with four tracks of Deep Acidic House music. These tracks burrow away and are certified ear-worms from the opening ‘Getting That Feeling’ with it’s warm bassline complimented by lush pads and on the other end of the scale, the sparse menace of ‘It’s The Message’, it’s another great EP from the Detroit Acid don.

Gerait – Room 110 [SM004]

March 7, 2017March 6, 2017 hipodromedeep house, gerait, sound mirrorLeave a comment

Hailing from the deeper westside of Frankfurt (South Hessia), Sound mirror welcomes Gerait, head honcho of Bockenheim Housenation. Sweet ambient sounds slide into a deep house stomper on side A, followed by an atmospheric and lush minimal synth disco track on B1, plus a bass heavy, slightly eery and sort of tribal rhythm track on B2.

Ron Obvious / Phrased – INTLBLK001 [INTLBLK001]

March 7, 2017October 27, 2017 hipodromedeep house, international black, phased, rhythm section international, ron obviousLeave a comment

From the twilight zone of Rhythm Section International comes a new label for 2017: International Black. International Black is the sound when the lights go off. Recorded entirely on analogue hardware via reel to reel tape, this inaugural release features two hypnotic and timeless tracks from two of South London’s finest exponents of real house music. The record is made with the dancefloor in mind; channelling that moment in the club where things get dark, hypnotic, a bit weird and a lot more interesting.

D’Marc Cantu – Hypnopompic [ENDILL010]

March 6, 2017April 18, 2018 hipodromed'marc cantu, electro, endless illusion, jakbeat, technoLeave a comment

As the world collapses, dragging its unwilling inhabitants into insanity, a few things, fortunately, remain true. The man who’s contributed to the development of the JAK sound on behalf of the Nation community from Lake Michigan to the Dutch west coast, where he became well known for several EPs released on Creme Organization Records, is back. After two full-length albums, dozens of EPs and action in the 2AM/FM project, D’Marc Cantu has gained well-earned respect as an underground artist. We are very pleased to bring this little return to the JAK beat style.

Hieroglyphic Being & The Truth Theory Trio – Materialized Psychism Of The Bottomless Void [LMD018]

March 6, 2017August 25, 2021 hipodromechicago, hieroglyphic being, house, jamal moss, jazz, lick my deck recordings, the truth theory trioLeave a comment

HIEROGLYPHIC BEING/THE TRUTH THEORY TRIO - The Materialized Psychism Of The Bottomless Void

2017 marks 10 years of Lick My Deck and we are very excited to welcome one of Chicago’s finest and one of electronic music’s most singular visionary artists to the family: Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being. Jamal teams up with “The Truth Theory Trio” to deliver the “Materialized Psychism Of The Bottomless Void” EP. “Long Night Of Iboga” opens the EP and sees Jamal & The Trio create a DJ focused cut with unpredictable drum patterns, abstract melodies and psychedelic horns. A killer weapon for any seasoned selector. “Mystery Of The Changelings” is a mesmerizing 11 minute odyssey through magical harps, melancholic synths, and a piano riff that will stay with you long after listening. Truly music for the mind, body & soul. Praise be to The Sun God.

Ron Trent – Drums [EB008]

March 6, 2017July 27, 2022 hipodromechicago house, deep house, electric blue, ron trentLeave a comment

The Chicago Maste Ron Trent returns on his own imprint Electric Blue with the second part of the “Humans, Drums & Machines” – trilogy.

Tracey – Skyfall [VD027]

March 6, 2017June 18, 2024 hipodromedeniro, house, rush hour, techno, tom ruijg, tracey, voyage directLeave a comment

Amongst those on the Amsterdam club scene, Tom Ruijg is highly regarded as a DJ and producer. “Skyfall” is his first 12” for Voyage Direct, following a fine contribution to the First Mission compilation back in 2015. More pertinently, the EP marks the first time he’s used the Tracey moniker for a release. Perfect balance between head-in-the-clouds melodiousness – delivered via cascading, new age influenced synthesiser motifs, starry electronics and crystalline lead lines – and serious dancefloor grunt.

VA – Synthesize The Soul: Astro Atlantic Hypnotica From The Cape Verde Islands 1973-1988 [OST002]

March 5, 2017August 30, 2023 hipodromeafrican, cape verde, compilation, ostinato records, outernational, soulLeave a comment

In the 1980s, that feeling transpired across Lisbon, Paris, Rotterdam, and Boston, as one the largest waves of migration from a single country, propelled by political instability and economic uncertainty, sent thousands of Cape Verdeans to the West’s cities. Through 18 diverse tracks, this compilation reveals how immigration from the Cape Verde Islands to Europe and the United States gave us an alternate history of the electronic music that dominated hearts and minds across the world in the late 1990s. But the story doesn’t start in a major Western cultural hub, rather in the small cluster of islands 400 miles off the Senegalese coast, and offers an unparalleled insight into the longterm cultural splendor catalyzed by migration.

Teakwood – A Distant Star [MSLP9053]

March 5, 2017October 11, 2018 hipodromealbum, disco, funk, mo-soul records, soul, teakwood, tramp recordsLeave a comment

It is a rare occurrence, especially when you consider that we are writing this in the year 2017, that an unreleased soul/disco album from the 1970s surfaces after 40 years. The Tramp crew first heard about the album while discussing the re-release of Teakwood’s sole 45RPM single release “Can You Dig It” with former band leader and founding member of the group, Fred Forsh. It was in 1972 when two new Berry College freshmen met and realized that they were both music majors which led to an impromptu jam session in the lower level of the student center. This was the beginning of what would soon become Teakwood. “Those two original members, Ralph Moore on saxophone and me on piano, along with five others went into the studio in 1976 and recorded two songs for our first and only single”, remembers Fred Forsh. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, Moore and Forsh parted ways but Teakwood continued with four remaining members plus two new ones and with this new lineup, went into the studio in 1977 to record nine songs under the collective title “A Distant Star”. However, for some obscure reason the songs were never released but luckily the reel-to-reel master tapes survived. The tapes were sent to the head quarters of Tramp Records in early 2016. In the end it took several attempts at three different recording studios to transfer them successfully.

Halal Cool J – An Ottoman Excursion [EXC003]

March 5, 2017February 28, 2020 hipodromedisco, edits, excursions, funk, halal cool j, turkishLeave a comment

For the third set of Excursions, we’re letting off some tasty Turkish flavours. Darkhouse Family presents ‘An Ottoman Excursion’. Halal Cool J (aka Don Leisure of Darkhouse Family) has blessed us with four cheeky edits, crafted with care, and guaranteed to create dancefloor flames. For ‘An Ottoman Excursion’ we head straight in with the neck-snapping drums and epic riffs of ‘Visne Nektari’, before the synth-led ‘Derbent’s Groove’ breezes triumphantly into motion. For the flip, we nicely drop the pace a little to do the ‘Turkish Duck Walk’, before the humidity of the ‘Fernebache Heat’ raises up the tempo to close out the set. 4 chops. 8 minutes of Turkish Psych-Funk vibes.