F.E.X. – Leo Dance EP [UYX004]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromedetroit techno, f.e.x., farid boudinar, upon you recordsLeave a comment

Upon.You’s rough ‘n’ raw underground white-label UYX Series delivers the Leo Dance EP by French DJ producer Farid Boudinar aka F.E.X. who was responsible for the first UYX Series release in 2013. “Leo Dance” features hard-hitting snare-rolls; fast-paced drums; brooding, big-room basslines; and deep yet uplifting synths. The minimal tech-house of “Overdeus” builds into a beautiful sequential arrangement of climax after climax after climax. “Puretec” enters darker, sci-fi influenced realms with undulating strings and a perfect synth sequence that pays homage to the masters of Detroit techno – perfect for basements immersed in fog and strobe lights.

Sandhu – Undefined Revolution Vol. 1 [SDH001]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, sandhuLeave a comment

This is the inaugural release from the Berlin based Sandhu. The ‘Undefined Revolution’ vinyl series will solely feature compositions created with hardware, recorded live and unedited. Volume 1 comprises the first four of these very organically produced tracks. Ranging from experimental electronica through to a tougher Techno palette, the EP’s A-side starts with the fluid ‘Girtab’ with its laid-back break and sci-fi edge, before ‘Lesath’ heads into deeper realms with ominous sounding synthwork and an infectious groove. The B-side shows the tougher Techno face of Sandhu. ‘Shaula’ is a perfect DJ tool with heaps of energy for those restless dancefloors, while ‘Sargas’ completes the quartet with its choppy beats and latin-tinged rhythms.

Victor Santana – Live [CHAVAL013]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromechaval records, detroit techno, victor santanaLeave a comment

For the 13th release on Chaval Records, Victor Santana presents ‘Live’, a new 4-track EP to coincide with the release of his Live video.

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Hodini – Money $ex 03 [MS003]

August 24, 2015May 10, 2023 hipodromealbum, damiano von erckert, deep house, gerald astor, hip-hop, hodini, jazz, max graef, money sex recordsLeave a comment

The mysterious Hodini takes the wheel on this, the third outing on Money $ex. Another triumphant tapestry of sample sources, reinvented and ramped up into an effortlessly effective extended player, taking dusty MPC sample sessions through a variety of moods from head-nod bumpers to wayward House numbers – Swing set to stun all the way and another top quality outing on this label Collaborating with the very best of Germany’s new school.

Doc Severinsen – DJ Harvey 12″ Cuts [PBRC1501]

August 24, 2015September 11, 2015 hipodromedisco, dj harvey, doc severinsen, edits, funk, pacific beach recording, soulLeave a comment

”Back in 2009, DJ Harvey came knockin’ at PBRC HQ to deliver a special project he had in mind. Having a long and healthy relationship with the dudes at Pacific Beach, Harv essentially produced a couple of edits that could’ve well been next in line on his revered Black Cock label. Eventually released in 2010, the 12” cuts caused a stir as some will recall. Doc Severinsen is an accomplished American jazz/pop trumpet player, and as a band leader gained considerable notoriety on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Like most musicians in the 70’s, Doc took his shot at the disco and funk sounds of the time, gathered stellar musicians, and released impeccably sounding works. Two of these cuts, ‘Be With You’ and ‘Shine On Me’ are featured on this release. Harvey’s unfailing magic touch has yielded two DJ-friendly edits with a lot of punch and galactic energy, yet with a velvet undertone. Staying true to the mission, the label took great care throughout the production process in order to preserve the quality of the original recordings. Proprietary equipment was created to transfer the original cuts from the source. The mastering was conducted at Bernie Grundman in Hollywood, CA, known for its work on the greatest albums of all time, such as Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and Steely Dan’s ‘Aja’. The 2015 edition is noticeably different on the exterior. The cover art, having been designed by Harvey back in 2009 for the original release, commands attention. At the time, however, the prevailing design had been already put into play leaving these amazing creative elements put aside for a later time – and so here we are.”

Tim Deluxe – Love Is [SRNYC018]

August 24, 2015June 3, 2019 hipodromefunk, jazz, soul, strictly rhythm, tim deluxeLeave a comment

Dropping ahead of the release of Tim Deluxe’s new studio LP The Radicle, ‘Love Is’ is the next single taken from the album, presented here in its original form as well as an additional dub version. A jazz-fueled, bluesy masterpiece with a heart wrenching vocal , sublime live instrumentation and incredible production values.

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Sa Pa – Fuubutsushi [FORUMIV]

August 23, 2015December 14, 2022 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, experimental, forum, giegling, sa pa1 Comment

There’s something decidedly mysterious and otherworldly about this fourth release on Giegling’s Forum sub-label. As usual, they’re not giving much away, and to make matters worse the artist at the controls – the previously unheard of Sa Pa – is a debutant. Happily, the music – a mix of crackly, fizzing, minimal-influenced experimental techno, ambient and weirder, dub-flecked explorations – speaks for itself. Fuubutsushi is an impressively atmospheric and off-kilter affair, with Sa Pa paying much attention to the tiniest of details (see the intricate sound collage that forms the rhythm track on the bleak “Tagularius”). If this is indeed Sa Pa’s first outing (and there’s a suspicon it’s an alter-ego, given the quality of the production), it’s rather impressive. A poet’s reminder of a specific season.

Cio D’or – Yocta To Yotta EP [SEMANTICA073B]

August 23, 2015October 8, 2019 hipodromeambient techno, cio d'or, dub techno, experimental, semantica recordsLeave a comment

Semantica presents the third chapter of Cio D’or’s “All In All” album project.

Nautil – Canopee [FUR052]

August 23, 2015August 22, 2015 hipodromedub techno, further records, minimal techno, nautilLeave a comment

Parisian artist Nautil is a music student specialising in acoustics, signal processing, and informatics. His debut single, Canopée, utilises analog synths, sampling and personal recordings to emphasize the geometrics of nature and music. On the A-side the lead track, Canopée, is a cavernous, pulsing, low-frequency techno colossus destined to hypnotise dark warehouse spaces. On the reverse Galdae is a propulsive tecnoid tweaker while Mue is designed for head rolling after hours with mesmeric synth drones suspended over a brain melting sub-bass pulse.

S. Moreira / Refracted – From A Cosmic Perspective [SL005]

August 23, 2015February 16, 2022 hipodromeacid, dub techno, refracted, s. moreira, slow lifeLeave a comment

MOREIRA/REFRACTED - From A Cosmic Perspective

The new Slow Life has landed and the Berlin collective is setting the bar high with this one. Four expertly produced, inventive & atmospheric cuts – two originals, two remixes – that will take you to the cosmos & back before you even realise you’ve been taken on a trip. S. Moreira and Refracted are on absolutely deadly form here.

Dungeon Acid – The Move [STHLMLTD035]

August 22, 2015December 29, 2025 hipodromedungeon acid, jean-louis huhta, minimal techno, par grindvik, stockholm ltdLeave a comment

DUNGEON ACID - The Move

Skewed soundscapes permeate fragments of gritty beats and swirling rhythms on this 12 minute epic from Swedish artist Dungeon Acid. Label boss Par Grindvik reaffirms his talent for both A&R and production, delivering 2 frenetically charged reinterpretations on the flip.

Steffi – JBW25 [OTON090]

August 22, 2015December 12, 2025 hipodromeanswer code request, further reductions, ostgut ton, steffi, technoLeave a comment

Steffi revisits her Power Of Anonymity album with three completely new versions of ”JBW25” by Further Reductions and Answer Code Request. Brooklyn-based duo Further Reductions left a big impression on Steffi with their 2014 Woodwork LP on Cititrax. Now Shawn O’Sullivan and Katie Rose turned ”JBW25” upside down and inside out. The original version’s hypnotic synth bleeps are still there, but rhythm-wise Further Reductions live up to their name: Their version is a stone-cold and arhythmic interpretation of ”JBW25” with additional vocals, pushed to the absolute fringes of dancefloor compatibility. Berghain resident Answer Code Request contributes two versions to this release: While his ”Vision” adds a tough drum beat, percussion and a stronger focus on the Ambient textures of the original, his ”Revision” is more break-heavy, melodic and dreamy while setting a darker tone and mood overall. With the original version and its Techno and Electro drive this 12” comes full circle a good fit for record bags travelling to various party settings and moods.

Aroma Pitch – Present From A Small Distant World [APR003]

August 22, 2015August 21, 2015 hipodromearoma pitch, aroma pitch recordings, deep house, deep techno, detroit technoLeave a comment

The DJ Trio and Live-Act (Jesse Scherwitz, Julius Richter and Magnus von Welck ) finished their third EP on Aroma Pitch Recordings. With this one the boys have reached a new level of production and maturity. Three tracks full of twists and turns making this a perfect kickstart for a timeless summer. Beautiful & moody deep techno the oldskool way.

2AM/FM – 2AM/FM Album [BOP003]

August 21, 2015April 8, 2024 hipodrome2amfm, album, bopside records, d'marc cantu, house, jtc, tadd mullinixLeave a comment

After over a decade of music on pedigree labels like Spectral, Nation, M>O>S, and Creme Organization 2AM/FM offer their debut LP on Bopside. Based in Ann Arbor and raised in the Detroit area, D’Marc Cantu and Tadd Mullinix are charged by a lifetime of midwestern soundwaves and the reinforcement of contemporaneous area innovators like Carlos Souffront and Traxx. Again, they join forces but with this monumental excursion into the ether of their very own techno/house universe. Sounds herein are cast from debonair techno funk, rumbling house grooves, italo acid, galactic swing – offering a diverse array that’s perfect for the album experience.

VA – This Is How It Started Vol. 5 [CHITOWN005]

August 21, 2015January 25, 2024 hipodromechicago, jessie funk, midnight riot, nightlife unlimited, ooft, ron hardy, weedymanLeave a comment

‘This Is How It Started’ focuses heavily on the early days of the Chicago sound, especially in the formative years at Ron Hardy’s Music Box. Part 5 with a selection of old and new proto house inspired tracks. Including the killer Peaches and Prunes!

Supertonic – Banned From Jolene EP [CUP002]

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 hipodromecopenhagen underground posse, disco, house, mads bjerregaard, philip jun kamata, supertonicLeave a comment

Mads Bjerregaard & Philip Jun Kamata are Supertonic and they deliver some killer deep house with razor sharp analogue synth sounds on “Banned From Jolene”. “Five By Five” is peak time business with its infectious melody and catchy groove. “Organ Rollin” gets deeper but still retains the screeching synths and thumping 808 rhythm. On the flip is “Ecila” and “Analog Satellite” a sexy, slow mo nu disco number that ticks all the right boxes.

Dan White / Khotin – Split [NRML017]

August 21, 2015May 5, 2026 hipodromedan white, deep house, khotin, normals welcome records, rory mcpikeLeave a comment

Khotin (Normals Welcome resident) returns for his second release on our imprint. He joins up with Australia’s Dan White, whose release on Forbidden Planet found its way into our record bags this past year. Deep space acid vibe on this one.

Savage Hymn – Indecision [RONG037]

August 21, 2015August 3, 2021 hipodromeacid house, black spun, jake reif, mystic bill, rong music, savage hymnLeave a comment

SAVAGE HYMN - Indecision

NYC’s ever-reliable party institution Rong Music train their sights on the mainroom with this white label promo from Savage Hymn, the new collaboration between Chicago veteran Mystic Bill and NY stalwart Jake Reif. Pumelling out the speakers on an undulate 303 bassline and a stampede of hard hitting percussion, “Indecision” soon establishes itself as the finest acid house record since Paranoid London’s “Paris Dubs 1”. The combination of detached spoken vocals, eerie synth lines and touches of almost post punk attitude supply an extra layer of snarl which pushes this above the other acid tracks floating around today. On the flip, Blakkat and DJ Spun revive their Black Spun moniker to drive “Indecision” even deeper and darker into the post peak thunderstorm of blazing strobes.

Junktion – Hot & Bothered EP [RNTR005]

August 20, 2015February 8, 2024 hipodromedisco, hans peeman, house, junktion, razor-n-tapeLeave a comment

Although a relative upstart on the scene, Junktion has been getting some serious heads nodding lately with releases on Sleazy Beats and Outplay, and the Hot & Bothered EP continues to define his dusty and organic sound. From the summery ease of the title track, to the fresh take on the oft-sampled ‘I’m Wishin’ to the discofied chugger ‘Fling Cleaning’ followed by the slow-burning ‘Visions of You,’ this EP is a beautiful listen from beginning to end. And the kids are gonna dig it too.

Moton Records Inc. – Sister To Sister [MTN7003]

August 16, 2015May 6, 2020 hipodromedisco, edits, funk, jarvis, moton records, moton records inc.Leave a comment

The fine folks at Moton, that’ll be Diesel and Jarvis, hook us up with something a little special this summer, slimming their usual 12″ format down into superb colored 7’s of edit delights. A-side cut “Sister To Sister” does its thang with plenty of soul and sass, blowing our minds with far out funk, and full on frequencies. Last but not least, Diesel and Jarvis go beachcombing with the blue eyed boogie of “We Are The Sunset”, a jazzed out, funked up cut ripe for early hours or end of night play.