Heinrich Dressel – Lurking Underwater [BAR004]

October 9, 2015January 19, 2022 hipodromebarba records, burek, detroit, electro, heinrich dressel, house, jtc, valerio lombardozziLeave a comment

DRESSEL, Heinrich - Lurking Underwater

Burek’s sister label Barba on its fourth release introduces Heinrich Dressel, project related working name of Valerio, a force behind MinimalRome label from Italy. His productions have been gaining serious attention amongst deeper electro connoisseurs who appreciate almost cinematic feel but still with an eye on the floor which resulted in quite a few moody smashers released on various EPs in the past. Three tracks here evoking familiar feelings heard before but still somehow they all sound fresh and drag you in wanting for more. As if this wouldn’t do it, there is first but, not last appearance for Barba label by mighty JTC who needs no further introduction delivering a remix. This time he cleverly uses sparse but recognizable parts of title track which he then transforms into relentless floor shaker where Detroit meets Chicago, if any such comparison needs to be made.

VA – Letting Go [GTBR002]

October 9, 2015January 31, 2018 hipodromedetroit, electro, ever moving, get the balance right, house, itpdwip, jeremiah r., mutual attractionLeave a comment

Warsaw based imprint Get The Balance Right have demonstrated an interest in retro-inspired sounds of Chicago House and Detroit Techno on previous releases but now venture into electro territory with this various artists compilation. Ever Moving’s “Find A Way” may sound contradictory at start with its gentle, house style keys on top of a dark, booming Aaron Carl style bass groove, but it actually works. Mutual Attraction’s “New Horizon” is simply stunning, a soulful house journey reminiscent of classic Chez Damier or Larry Heard. There are then two electro tracks by Greek electro auteur Itpdwip in the shape of “It Doesnt Hurt Me” and The Waters Of Styx” which sound like early Model 500. It’s the Jeremiah R remix of the latter is a real highlight on here, channeling the best impression of Gerald Donald we’ve heard of late.

Vactrol Park – I [ESP026A]

October 9, 2015August 5, 2025 hipodromeacid, electro, esp institute, guido zen, kyle martin, techno, vactrol parkLeave a comment

Vactrol Park is an honest outpouring of thematic obsession, a celebration of championed studio components and the mastery of their nuance, an avant garde collaboration between Kyle Martin (Land of Light, Spectral Empire) and Guido Zen (Gamers in Exile, Brain Machine). Simply entitled “I” (the first of a 2 part series), this debut EP opens the door to a world of ebb and flow, layers of oscillation falling in and out of sync, keeping us on the brink of vertigo and, as cliché as it may sound, we find solace in its chaos. This homogeneous release plays with the notions of systems as beautifully symbolized Mario Hugo’s capsule of cardiology—yet another visually arresting module in the ESP Institute catalogue.

Umwelt – When Future And Past Collapse [NF016]

October 9, 2015December 20, 2024 hipodromeacid, electro, new flesh records, techno, umweltLeave a comment

New Flesh Records presents the return of infamous Umwelt delivering another collectible output on his own electro label. Much anticipated “When Future And Past Collapse” combines firing snares with rolling 808 kicks, acid lines, sub-bass and driving futuristic melodies, all packed in this sophisticated EP. Umwelt’s aesthetics and dystopian vision has never been so dazzling. Expect nothing but depths, terrific tales, and authentic secrets about the origins of mankind in this must have five-tracker.

Jeff Mills – Exhibisionist 2 [AXDV004]

October 8, 2015February 1, 2018 hipodromealbum, axis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

11 years after the release of Exhibitionist, Jeff Mills reveals the follow-up to his innovative film with Exhibitionist 2. Exhibitionist 2 explores DJing as an art form and gives us a peak into how a DJ makes use of current technological means to create seamless mixes and complex transitions to levels that were thought impossible not long ago. In this second volume, Jeff Mills goes deeper and not only shows how he approaches the mixing process but also how he thinks in real time, spontaneously creating, just like a musician playing an acoustic instrument or a soloist thinking of rhythms on-the-fly. The ambitious project captures the DJ over the course of multiple sequences, with closeup and multi-angle shots that allow us to see exactly what a DJ does and how music is programmed and played for the purpose of dancing.

Tom Dicicco – Mad Dealer [OMR007]

October 8, 2015May 22, 2019 hipodromeoff minor recordings, techno, tom diciccoLeave a comment

No Nonsense jagged-edged deepness. Young gun Tom Dicicco kills it with these two slices of strobe light euphoria for those dance floor moments when you forget where you are.

19.94 / Cosmin TRG – Narr Day [50WEAPONS040]

October 8, 2015October 23, 2024 hipodrome19.94, 50 weapons, cosmin trg, drone, technoLeave a comment

50Weapons begins its finale with the first of 11 12″s, catalog numbers 40 through 50, featuring a 50Weapons artist on one side and another artist, chosen by the first, on the B-side. “Narr Day” is the first tune ever made by one of Berlin’s key electronic acts; all the flavors of the early days are combined in this minimal ambient techno tune made of the three main ingredients: a bass, a drone, and a kick drum. Cosmin TRG uses the dark drone of “Narr Day” as the base for his modular-synthesizer-enhanced rework of the track. Dark and trippy techno for the head.

A Made Up Sound – Stumbler / Syrinx [AMS007]

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 hipodromea made up sound, dave huismans, technoLeave a comment

First part of the ace new A Made Up Sound double drop on his own label. Two pieces of his signature stutterfunk with the machines slowed down to a midtempo drift. Stumbling on the A-side, slamming on the B-side.

Boston 168 – Black Hole EP [INV009]

October 8, 2015November 8, 2022 hipodromeacid, boston 168, d-vince, involve records, sergio pace, technoLeave a comment

Involve continues with a huge acid loaded weapon by Boston 16. Trippy hypnotic acid techno tracks.

Santiago Salazar – Chicanismo [LWYFLP001]

October 7, 2015December 13, 2017 hipodromealbum, deep house, detroit house, love what you feel, santiago salazarLeave a comment

It’s been a decade since Underground Resistance affiliate Santiago Salazar made his debut on Los Hermanos. Surprisingly, this double pack represents his first attempt releasing an album, though whether Chicanismo was intended to be a ‘proper’ full length is a moot point. There’s certainly plenty to enjoy, with Salazar melding his usual influences – deep house, Detroit techno, tech-house, Latin rhythms and dreamy, rave-era, breakbeat driven grooves – into a range of attractive, floor-friendly cuts. There’s naturally much to enjoy throughout, from the title track’s Motor City beats, heavy bass and swirling pads, to the bumpin’ tribal rhythms and mangled tropical bird noises of ”UKB to LAX”.

Orson Wells – A Connection [777005]

October 7, 2015August 3, 2022 hipodrome777 recordings, detroit house, lennard poschmann, orson wellsLeave a comment

Transcend into the next season and connect with Orson Wells! As always 777 s vinyl only releases come in silk-screen printed covers and lots of love.

FTP-Up / Brighton – Brothers [777004]

October 7, 2015July 12, 2022 hipodrome777 recordings, brighton, ftp-up, house, technoLeave a comment

777 Recordings presents a special split-ep by two new exciting talents from Croatia, FTP-Up and Brighton.

Koloman Trax – Thoughts In Sound [CAVALIER001]

October 7, 2015October 6, 2015 hipodromecavalier, deep house, house, koloman traxLeave a comment

Cavalier deliver their first 12″. Koloman Trax steps up with three dreamy, deep and distorted house excursions. Channeling thumping machine beats, winding pads and tape saturated grooves, all combining to make one introspective, infectious debut.

Dj Steaw – Aquarius EP [TINKTWICE020V]

October 7, 2015February 12, 2024 hipodromeacid house, dj steaw, house, tomorrow is now kidLeave a comment

Next up on Tomorrow Is Now, Kid! is an EP from Rutilance Recordings owner, DJ Steaw. The French artist crafted four sturdy tracks on this fresh EP. It is a perfect blend between Chicago and New York House, with a big splash of Acid throughout the disc. The hypnotising percussion and grimy sounds take you to new, unforeseen places. Keywords for best describing this 12″ are, beyond any doubt, deep and vigorous. Enjoy these four definite killers in the club.

Richi Ratchet – The First Episode! [AAACID003]

October 6, 2015April 3, 2024 hipodromeaaacid, acid house, amir alexander, amir alexander acid, richi ratchetLeave a comment

AAACID003 is the second EP from Amir Alexander’s Richi Ratchet Moniker. The major difference in the work of Richie and his twin Brother Jack Ingoff is the clever use of vocals. Singlehandedly writing new chapter in the Acid House Manual with off kilter polyrhythms, odd time signatures, and unconventional tongue and cheek topics, Amir through his AAACID label continues to go from strength to strength as he seeks to refine and progress the artform of Acid Jack.

VA – Five Years On Parole: What’s Happening [UV030]

October 6, 2015October 20, 2023 hipodromechinaski, derive, house, iron curtis, june, panthera krause, sneaker, techno, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

Believe it or not but Uncanny Valley looks back on five years of releasing records this summer. Instead of just turning into the typical Greatest hits-routine the label heads Albrecht, Carl, Conrad and Philipp decided to look back and forth. So, besides a record that unleashes four tracks from the vaults of these five years there will be a record with new material too. Here’s “Uncanny Valley: Five Years On Parole – what’s happening”. Tracks by Chinaski, Derive (Sneaker and June), Panthera Krause and Iron Curtis.

Marco Bernardi – The Dancing Clowns [BH022]

October 6, 2015November 3, 2022 hipodromeberceuse heroique, house, marco bernardi, specter, technoLeave a comment

The forever under-rated Marco Bernardi steps out on Berceuse Heroique with this fifteen-minute epic, evoking the glory days of Carl Craig. On the flip, Specter from Sound Signature draws the dancefloor in deep.

TMO – Insomniac EP [PP012]

October 6, 2015February 7, 2022 hipodrome303 state, house, lipelis, public possession, techno, tmoLeave a comment

Munich purveyors of fine new wave Balearic are it again with a release this time with TMO (aka Moscow’s Lepelis who has previously appeared on L.I.E.S. and 303 State) with the Insomniac EP. First track “Melodic Jam” sounds like a disturbed cover of Frankie Knuckles “The Whistle Song” albeit with some epic mono-synth spitting out the melody instead, soon turning into gnarly acid. On the flip we have “Jam IV” which goes for a more lo-fi, dusty deep house vibe. A dark and paranoid after-hours jam whose slow burning glory turns into snarling acid euphoria just like the track before it.

Splash Band – The Music Of John Carpenter [ZYX210611]

October 5, 2015May 17, 2019 hipodromealbum, disco, ennio morricone, italo-disco, john anthony, john carpenter, re-release, reissue, soundtrack, splash band, synth pop, zyx musicLeave a comment

A few weeks ago, John Carpenter released his first solo-album. Reporting about this release the media used to mention also the Splash Band. Now, the Splash Band is available again. On this CD you can find the 1984 released album “The Music Of John Carpenter” as well as six bonus track. The bonus tracks are the ultra-rare single version of the songs Philadelphia Experiment, Christine, The End, Die Klapperschlange, Starman and Big Trouble In Little China.

Khidja – Never Seen The Remixes [EES019]

October 5, 2015July 12, 2021 hipodromeandrei rusu, disco, discodromo, emotional especial, emotional response, emotional response recordings, florentin tudor, house, in flagranti, khidja, red axes, romanian, selvyLeave a comment

KHIDJA - Never Seen The Remixes

Coming hot on the heels of Khidja’s return to the label with their Never Seen The Dunes EP, is a set of remixes by friends and family of the label and band, featuring no less than Discodromo, Inflagranti, Red Axes and Selvy on mixing desk duties. A proper Remix EP with all 4 tracks from the original EP getting a proper European flavored rework.