VA – Time Capsule aka 808 Box [FR008]

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015 hipodrome-=uhu=-, alek stark, boris divider, compilation, das muster, electro, fundamental records, hadamard, heinrich dressel, koova, luke eargoggle, obergman, patronen, plant43, sync 24, teslasonic, victoria lukasLeave a comment

808box

Madrid’s Fundamental Records not only release a high volume of contemporary electro, but they do so in fine style thanks to their overloaded packs and comprehensive compilations. This time they really done a number on us with this 808 Box release, a jaw-dropping fifty-tracker sealed in a trendy DJ shoulder bag tagged with the most infamous of all drum machines on the planet..! The music comes from all corners, and we see familiar faces laying down some truth on those beats; check the gear by Patronen, CPU, Alex Stark, Luke Eargoggle, Sync24, Tau Sagittarii and UHU.

A Credible Eye Witness – Cleaner Wave [ACEW002]

July 29, 2015August 26, 2015 hipodromea credible eye witness, acew studios, electro, emilio urbanoLeave a comment

A Credible Eye Witness aka Emilio Urbano comes with the second release on the Italian label ACEW. Uptempo acidic electro.

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Miss Kittin & The Hacker – Lost Tracks Vol. 1 [DE098]

July 29, 2015July 17, 2024 hipodromedark entries records, electro, michel amato, miss kittin, the hackerLeave a comment

The Dark Entries label presents some previously unheard archive material by Caroline “Miss Kittin” Herve and Michel “The Hacker” Amato. Four tracks recorded between 1997 and ’99 – when their production partnership was in its’ infancy – The Lost Tracks Volume 1 contains a number of fuzzy, stylish, floor-friendly bangers, from the S&M-themed madness of opener “Leather Forever” and stripped-back electro gem “Nightlife”, to the high-tempo acid-loaded freakishness of “Loving The Alien”.

Marco Bernardi – Motionless [MATH082]

July 28, 2015November 2, 2022 hipodromeacid, chicago, marco bernardi, mathematics recordings, technoLeave a comment

Given the prolific nature of his output and close links to Jamal Moss, it’s something of a surprise to find that Motionless is Marco Bernadi’s first outing on Mathematics. It sees the Bristol-based Glaswegian in suitably nostalgic mode, dropping a quartet of tracks that pop and crackle with vintage analogue rhythms, raw electronics, and intoxicated acid lines. The A-side boasts two chunks of electro/techno fusion, with the vintage rave stabs, relentless drum hits and barely audible vocal samples of “Shiny Windows” most impressing. Flip for the skittering rave breakbeats, foreboding chords and undulating acid lines of “Finite Space”, and “Hater of Love”, a sparkling fusion of sharp electronics, bubbling acid bass and foreboding, anti-fun vocals.

Mark Forshaw – The Fuck [BH020]

July 28, 2015January 26, 2024 hipodromeberceuse heroique, chicago, i.b.m., mark forshaw, technoLeave a comment

Berceuse Heroique continue their quest to put out only the most distorted, dystopian and intense techno cuts by turning to Mark Forshaw. The wild freakery of A-side “The Fuck” is strangely alluring, with ragged, undulating acid lines and psychedelic electronics – most notable in a trippy multi-speed breakdown – sitting alongside head-mangling, in-your-face beats. The flipside I.B.M. aka Jamal Moss Remix is a little more straightforward, but no less intense, with juddering, cyclical loops and deliciously darting synth lines riding a pounding but rolling techno groove.

Terriers – Second Labour of Hercules [MPR006]

July 28, 2015October 10, 2023 hipodromehouse, major problems, peter ward, ronan downing, techno, terriersLeave a comment

New release on Major Problems featuring some glassy-eyed triptych of techno variations from Terriers.

Fingers Inc. – Another Side [ML9001LP]

July 27, 2015July 4, 2022 hipodromealbum, alleviated records, chicago house, deep house, fingers inc., larry heard, re-release, reissue, robert owens, ron wilsonLeave a comment

Some 17 years after it’s original release, Fingers Inc’s expansive debut album, Another Side, remains one of the greatest deep house full-lengths of all time. Here, the album gets the re-master and re-issue treatment, with the original double vinyl set being expanded to a triple to guarantee loud cuts for club play. While there are plenty of well-known Heard and co classics present – “Mysteries of Love”, “Bring Down The Walls”, “Can You Feel It” etc. – it’s actually the long-forgotten album tracks that really hit the spot. It’s on these moments – often influenced as much by ’80s soul and synth-pop as acid and Chicago jack-tracks – that Larry Heard, Robert Owens and Ron Wilson really cut loose.

Kovyazin D – Destiny EP [MOSDEEP025]

July 27, 2015December 14, 2021 hipodromedmitry kovyazin, house, kovyazin d, m>o>s deep, mos recordingsLeave a comment

KOVYAZIN D - Destiny

Russian DJ and producer Dmitry Kovyazin aka Kovyazin D makes his debut on the Dutch label M>O>S Deep. He serves up three tracks of house that fit perfectly with the misty, roughshod vibe of the well established label. Up first is ‘The Iron Jack,’ which is a seriously slow but thumping house number with massive booming kicks, thunderous claps and cutting hits and cymbals. As the drums ping about, a paranoid synth line creeps in to get you thinking and the groove stays locked throughout. ‘Destiny’ is a more moody and subdued cut with circling spaceships hovering around a sunken metropolis. The drums here are lazy and inviting, and the overall mood is one of inward reflection. Finally, ‘Uralmash Buildings’ is an acid cut with scattered cow bells, thick bass and military sounding snares that makes for warm and uplifting listening.

Rick Wade – Storng Arm [RYMD002]

July 27, 2015August 5, 2020 hipodromedeep house, deep88, detroit house, emotion, rick wade, rymdLeave a comment

WADE, Rick - Strong Arm EP

Detroit legend Rick Wade is back with a nice new EP on Rymd. First up “Strong Arm” is the kind of real proper deep house that is often imitated but hardly matched. From the unmistakable knack of its groove to its swirling and mesmerising Rhodes in the foreground. “Funkopolis” gets deeper and as the name suggests has a totally killer bassline and just generally awesome soul goodness going on. Proper Detroit style representing here. Italians Deep 88 and Emotion (Ignacio) turn in some surprisingly good remixes on the flip that do their job well by not deviating too much from the originals and reworking the grooves into decent alternate versions.

Moomin – Fuck Reality 02 [FR002]

July 27, 2015July 31, 2018 hipodromedeep house, fuck reality, moomin, sebastian genz, smallville recordsLeave a comment

The second release on the Fuck Reality label comes from Smallville regular Moomin, aka German producer Sebastian Genz. While flipsides “Room 207” and “Right On” are as deep, woozy, starry and twinkling as you’d expect from the long-established deep house producer, it’s A-side “You Are Sweet Sweet” that will undoubtedly attract most attention. It’s effectively an unofficial remix of Candi Staton’s dancefloor anthem “You Got The Love”, with the legendary vocalist’s iconic vocal riding a chunky, organic deep house cut big on rolling, disco-influenced percussion, chiming melodies and rich chords.

30drop – Intrusion [DETUNDLTD006]

July 25, 2015January 15, 2024 hipodrome30drop, detroit techno, detroit underground, minimal techno1 Comment

Four tracks extracted from the LP released in January 2015 in Detroit Underground Records, are pressed in a white vinyl limited edition to be used directly on the dancefloor. A trip from Detroit’s minimalism, hard, and concise Techno that cuts into predefined patterns and creates new boundaries to warm musical spaces in order to accommodate this new way of thinking.

Jon Convex – Day After Day / Light Year [CONVEX010]

July 25, 2015October 6, 2020 hipodromeconvex industries, jon convex, louisahhh, matrixxman, mr. g, technoLeave a comment

CONVEX, Jon/LIGHT YEAR - Day After Day

Jon Convex releases Day After Day with a Matrixxman Remix and Light Year – Inside (feat. Louisahhh) with a Mr G Remix.

Dimi Angelis & Jeroen Search – Flight To The Moon Revisited [A&S009]

July 25, 2015July 19, 2022 hipodromea&s records, detroit, dimi angelis, jeroen search, minimal technoLeave a comment

A&S aka Dimi Angelis and Jeroen Search are back on their own imprint. High quality organic techno at its best.

Karen Gwyer – Bouloman [US008]

July 24, 2015July 23, 2015 hipodromekaren gwyer, nous disques, technoLeave a comment

In yet another powerfully persuasive incursion the Berlin-based Nous imprint have invited Michigan’s Karen Gwyer to handle business for their 8th mothership release, who in turn has obliged with the really rather glorious ‘Bouloman EP’.

Florian Kupfer – Explora [TCLR003]

July 24, 2015November 9, 2023 hipodromeflorian kupfer, ninja tune, technicolour, technoLeave a comment

Florian Kupfer aligns with Fotomachine’s prospering Technicolour label and delivers four cuts that should be filed under ‘all killer, no filler’. First up “Explora (Slave)” gets all up in your face with its retro techno stomp but the chugging minimalist epic that is “Headpiece” is grinding, beatless affair. On the flip we have “Brute Force” which trances you out with its sinister analogue synth arpeggio; so simple but utterly effective. Finally there’s “Schpel” another experimental and atmospheric cut that is haunting as much as it is riveting.

Nima Khak – Last Woman Standing [SAND003]

July 24, 2015March 21, 2018 hipodromenima khak, sand, technoLeave a comment

On the third installment of Sand, label boss Nima Khak is back with his characteristic dance floor oriented analogue leaning techno.

Gene Hunt – Twins / 909 VS 707 [TXR100]

July 24, 2015January 15, 2026 hipodromechicago house, gene hunt, techno, trax researchLeave a comment

Trax Research extracts a major find from Gene Hunt’s lost tapes. Don’t sleep on this limited, hand stamped one-sider!

Tapirus – Where Are We Heading [MNSX002]

July 23, 2015June 29, 2021 hipodromecharlton ravenberg, credit 00, house, midnight shift, tapirus, technoLeave a comment

TAPIRUS - Where Are We Heading

‘Where Are We Heading’ EP is a sequel to the stunning entry by Tapirus aka Charlton Ravenberg, and offers greater room for the artist to roam, breathe, flex and grow. The title track ‘Where Are We Heading’ questions the forward march by mankind with a Mr. Fingers touch providing pause in between the war. Offering up his interpretation on B2 is Credit 00, adding battle call drums and a kind of majesty, he rallies new life to the mix, pointing a way forward in this crazy collective experience we call life.

Achilles – High School Lovers [SNT001]

July 23, 2015July 22, 2015 hipodromeachilles, house, sweet nectar tapes, technoLeave a comment

Previously released on cassette, here is a new mastered 12″ vinyl with dreamy raw house jams by Leipzig based Achilles.All tracks were recorded with a Fostex 380S Tape Recorder without doing any kind of overdubbing or shit like that just using a couple of cheap drum machines and synthesizers.Old skool 90s inspired analog underground House.

Brian Harden – The Essence Of Chicago [PERP005]

July 23, 2015May 16, 2018 hipodromebrian harden, chicago house, deep house, dj quad, perpetual rhythmsLeave a comment

The Chicago based Perpetual Rhythms label welcomes long time Chicago artist Brian Harden for the its 5th release. This EP offers 3 solid tracks, including a remix by Dj Quad; all of which represent the many facettes of Chicago House & Techno…Deep, Soulful, & Banging.