LeLu/Lu’s – Operating On Specific Cues: Early Works 1982-86 [VOD125]

June 7, 2014August 3, 2021 hipodromecold wave, compilation, electro, lelu/lu's, minimal synth, synth pop, synth wave, vinyl on demand recordsLeave a comment

LELU/LU'S - Operating On Specific Cues: Early Works 1982-86

LeLu/Lu’s were an early to late 80’s electronic/synth-based project based around Deni (in the early 80’s known as Yo-Yo and nowadays known as Timekode). In 1985 they released a fantastic 12 song tape on Unlikely Records (URT91) called ”Operating on Specific Cues” which forms the basis of this 25 track 2 LP-release While the tape is still rather unknown to fans of synth music, the three 7”s released from 1985-87 (on Alain Neffe’s Insane Music as well as Possum and R&D Records), with the outstanding tracks ”Spaceman Bassman”, ”Africa” and ”Fragile Thing”, are better known to the minimal synth/wave community and collectors of 80’s wave and minimal synth vinyl.

Rational Youth – Cold War Night Life Recordings 1981-84 [VOD124]

June 7, 2014January 23, 2024 hipodromebill vorn, cold wave, compilation, electro, minimal synth, paul northfield, rams horn, rational youth, synth pop, synth wave, tracy howe, vinyl on demand recordsLeave a comment

One of Canadas first synth-pop groups, Rational Youth was formed in the summer of 1981 by Tracy Howe (The Normals, Men Without Hats, Heaven Seventeen) and Bill Vorn (U, Sacred Noise). Within the 10+ years that Howe put Rational Youth on indefinite hiatus, their early vinyl recordings (1981-1982) became much sought after collector items, and had been re-branded as minimal-synth. This 5LP set with booklet provides an almost complete overview of their works from 1981-1984.

Design A Wave – EP 2 [RHD015WAVEII]

June 7, 2014June 18, 2024 hipodromedesign a wave, electro, rush hour, rush hour wave, synth wave, tom hirstLeave a comment

Pt.2 of Design A Wave’s continued experiments in sound, sci fi and alien counter balance… Limited Edition EP with sideways thinking Cosmo Knex artwork

Phobian – Phobian [HAR002]

June 7, 2014March 4, 2019 hipodromeelectro, haunted air records, phobian, synth wave, william burnett, willie burnsLeave a comment

William Thomas Burnett aka Willie Burns / DJ Speculator / Black Deer is one of the creative minds of the underground music scene in NYC. After releases for L.I.E.S., The Trilogy Tapes, Crme and Rush Hour, The WT Records boss unveils his new monicker Phobian, presenting 4 TR-808/SH-101/Pro One driven electro jams for the mysterious Haunted Air Records.

Omar S – FXHE 10 Year Compilation Mix Part 2 [AOS2004]

June 6, 2014November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, compilation, detroit, fxhe records, house, mix cd, omar s, technoLeave a comment

16 wax nailers from the FXHE back catalogue, deftly mixed by none other than Omar S himself.

Johannes Volk – The Awakened Guardians [EXP008]

June 6, 2014September 30, 2019 hipodromeexploration records, johannes volk, technoLeave a comment

High energy techno stompers by Johannes Volk on his own Exploration label. The Title track is a massive 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. Flip side gives us two effective percussive techno tracks.

Unbroken Dub – Trashbin EP [RAWAX10.10]

June 6, 2014July 19, 2023 hipodromedenis safiullin, rawax, techno, unbroken dubLeave a comment

Rawax closes the 10″ series with an EP from the Russian producer Unbroken Dub. It’s a simple two-tracker this time around, with the A side given over to the mid-air suspension of “No Feel”. Whether the languid guitar strums in the distance or the heavily filtered drums out front, it’s a haunting and evocative swirl of a track, hovering in a dense fog of harmonic interference. “Computer (Dubs)” plunges into deeper territory where the dubbed delays push out cosmic pulses that rinse the feedback for all its worth. Yet again it’s exemplary stuff from an always-on-point producer.

Unbalance – Voice Dub (Remixes) [REBALANCE002]

June 5, 2014March 6, 2018 hipodromealexander matlakhov, marcelus, rebalance, rolando, techno, unbalanceLeave a comment

The second release on Balance label. Killer Dj Rolando remix who delivers some superb powerful dubby techno, and a beautiful deep introvert techno cut by Marcelus.

Developer / Stanislav Tolkachev – Observance [INKBLOTS001]

June 5, 2014September 23, 2022 hipodromeadrian sandoval, developer, inkblots records, stanislav tolkachev, technoLeave a comment

Inkblots Records presents their first release with tracks from Developer and Stanislav Tolkachev. On Side A, Developer focuses on sight and offers Observance and Brightly Dark, in order to make you look at daily things in a different way. On Side B, Stanislav Tolkachev hits your stomach with Raw1, like a butterfly fist into darkness. Raw2 punches your ears and brings your mind to pointed frequencies and a twisted mind trip.

Cassegrain – Tiamat (Remixes) [PRG035]

June 5, 2014May 15, 2023 hipodromealex tsiridis, cassegrain, huseyin evirgen, inland, mike parker, prologue, svreca, techno, tm404Leave a comment

Cassegrain´s brilliant Tiamat releases are back. After the amazing original tracks from Cassegrain, well known and respected Remixers like Svreca, Mike Parker, TM404 and Inland aka. Ed Davenport have designed 4 Tiamat tracks in order to provide a completely dedicated view on Cassegrain´s fantastic EP.

Ben Sims – Unreleased [THEORY049]

June 5, 2014July 15, 2026 hipodromeben sims, paul mac, techno, theory recordingsLeave a comment

The penultimate Theory release is a highly limited double pack 7” of road tested club bangers, featuring 3 previously unreleased tracks from Ben and a collab with Paul Mac

Jason Grove – Skylax [LAX137]

June 4, 2014November 15, 2022 hipodromealbum, deep house, jason grove, skylax recordsLeave a comment

The producer that keeps diggers guessing is back on Skylax with a double pack of refined house grooves named in honour of the label that has borne his music thus far. Wherever and whenever this music appeared, there’s no arguing with the simple beauty of a cut like “John Blue” with its tripped out organ line and globulous pad, or “Rawkicks 2” in all its lounged-out grooving glory. There’s a lot of space allowed for soul samples and loose-fit beatdown drums, moving this release away from a strictly dancefloor release into a wider headspace. With his delicate touch and unfussy delivery, Jason Grove will undoubtedly be worming his way into even more heads thanks to this LP.

Jovonn – The EP [APO012]

June 4, 2014September 28, 2026 hipodromeappolonia records, deep house, jovonnLeave a comment

Not a repress but juicy new productions. A highly respected international DJ and producer hailing from Brooklyn, Jovonn made his mark within the underground House scene with classics such as ‘I Can’t Make Up My Mind’, ‘Garage Shelter’, and the standout collaboration with DJ Deep ‘Back In the Dark’.

Steven Tang – Leaving The Physical World [SMALLVILLE038]

June 4, 2014December 6, 2021 hipodromedeep house, smallville records, steven tangLeave a comment

TANG, Steven - Leaving The Physical World

Steven Tang returns to Smallville Records for a follow up entitled Leaving The Physical World. Building on the masterful approach to deep house seen on Disconnect to Connect, the Hong Kong native delivers three nuanced productions that show the skills he’s been honing for many years. The percussive bump and complex chord arrangement of the title track are finely complemented by the searching shamanic house of “Mystic Ritual” and melancholic soundscape of “Reality We Make”.

Naoki Shinohara – Dimension EP [SPMB003]

June 4, 2014July 25, 2019 hipodromedeep house, fred p, naoki shinohara, soul people boards, soul people musicLeave a comment

Naoki entered the Soul People Music universe via Earth Tones 3 along with Joey Anderson and Leonid Nevermind. Naoki’s music is understated, yet effective & there is a quiet restraint that leaves the listener wanting more. Fred P’s Reshape delivers a laid back early morning remix.

Deep Space Orchestra – Hipster Massacre [YCO002]

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 hipodromechris barker, deep space orchestra, house, simon murray, yco recordsLeave a comment

Deep Space Orchestra return with a double-header of their patented blend of electronic house music. “Hipster Massacre” is the duo’s response to the bland, instagram-obsessed dancefloors of today. Bouncing along on a wave of droning synths, rhythmic vocal snippets and a floor slaying bassline the arrangement takes us through heavy drum machine sections through to sparse dancefloor ecstasy. “Smoking Bunt” goes on a trippy percussive tip, opening with some lush congas and seductive synth stabs before an arpeggiated melody comes rushing in, transporting us to open skies and huge oceanic landscapes.

Virgo – Go Wild Rythm Trax [OST485]

May 31, 2014August 6, 2021 hipodromealbum, chicago house, marshall jefferson, other side, re-release, reissue, trax records, vince lawrence, virgoLeave a comment

VIRGO - Go Wild Rythm Trax (remastered)

Very early production by Vince Lawrence, only beats here

Dust – Feel It [MNQ051]

May 31, 2014July 17, 2019 hipodromeacid, angela chambers, dust, greem jellyfish, house, john barclay, mannequin records, michael sherburnLeave a comment

Two brand new mutant acid house tracks on Mannequin Records. DUST is a contemporary ouroboros of acid house, combat techno, and late italo, headquartered at infamous psychedelic/art/techno mansion Trip House in the jungles of Deep Bushwick.

Terriers – House No9 [MPR002]

May 31, 2014October 10, 2023 hipodromehouse, major problems, peter ward, ronan downing, techno, terriers, tuff shermLeave a comment

Three tracks of pickled, tripped techno-not-techno and crushed house from the Dubliners, backed with a wry remix from Tuff Sherm aka Dro Carey. Mastered by Helmut Erler at D&M, this is a vinyl-only release.

Claire – Perfume [AD010]

May 31, 2014August 25, 2021 hipodromeacoustic division, claire, house, technoLeave a comment

CLAIRE - Perfume

The tenth release on Acoustic Division is coming from Claire. “Perfume” is a techno that sucks the air out of the room and charges the void with an inescapable atmosphere of enchantment and control. Distilled from smoke and mirrors and spun from the hypnotist’s lyre, her machinery leaves its trace everywhere, as fragments of desire dissolve into the presence of total submission.