Andy Vaz – I’m Not From [CHIWAX002LTD]

September 27, 2013July 19, 2023 hipodromeacid house, andy vaz, chiwax, chiwax limited, deep house, detroit, rawaxLeave a comment

Andy Vaz with his second release on Chiwax. Kicking off with a chunky resounding kicks and some soft 808 congas, Andy drops a subtle bassline then plays with some very minimal percussion and ethereal sounds, before letting the subtle vocal samples permeate as the track gradually increases in its complexity as more percussion and synth parts are added even though the overall tone remains satisfyingly repetitive, deep and intriguingly organic. The flip uses the same kind of warm percussion, adding smatterings of acid cut with panning and wild unusual chords and tones that grab the mind just to take it to the side before unexpectedly swiftly in the other direction. The final track has a mixture of samples giving a clue to the Detroit influence, while clearly stating out the German craftsmanship as one key force of the worlds motorisation, before descending into laid back acid over warm kicks and ticking hats complimented by yet more ethereal chords and stabs from bass and lead. There is nothing about this that’s boring or cliché and though this isn’t from Detroit, a lot of the inspiration clearly is. This is a release with some serious low tempo depth and skill, taking the feel what’s great about America’s midwest with a well considered European approach, definitely the best of both worlds….

VA – Data Courier [SRT156]

September 27, 2013December 15, 2022 hipodromeblackjack, dax inc, deep house, drivetrain, motmitsu, soiree recordsLeave a comment

The transmission of deep sonic intelligence begins here. Drivetrain’s (Detroit, USA) “Digital Toy Box” beckons the listener to participate in audio pleasure as the melodious introduction offers an enchanting Wonderland followed by the deep-tech rhythm and throaty vocal sample escort to a sensual playground of sound. Motomitsu (Paris, France) reaches out to Soiree Records from his native Japan via Paris with “L’emotion Revoltee.” Joining the countries together with a call of action through a powerful dynamic clap marching through chanting vocals to create a crescendo of musical rebellion. Blackjack’s (Aberdeen, Scotland) “LV-427” brings his prowness once again as pressing beats grab hold, beginning a smooth ride over a solid terrain kissed with voice and sweet effects driving a late night journey. “Beatz” is the Soiree debut from Dax Inc (Rome, Italy), Dario Lotti and Simone Gatto. Heating the tempo with throbbing bass and a merciless wall of hard-hitting syncopation, this commanding duo profoundly announce their arrival.

Giorgio Luceri – Prophetic Vibes EP [FBNM005]

September 27, 2013October 1, 2020 hipodromedetroit house, fly by night music, giorgio luceri, kai alce, kzrLeave a comment

LUCERI, Giorgio - Prophetic Vibes EP

Fly by Night Music present the next release from Italian producer Giorgio Luceri. Giorgio delivers two sumptuous house tracks here with completely opposite dispositions, the breezin’ Balearic bliss of Prophetic Vibes versus the dark Detroitian dissonance of Woman. Woman, with thudding drums and deep subs setting the picture right away. Warbling synth begin to layer before the crescendo begins with fat analog stabs, rushing synth pads and airy groans. Lastly Kai Alce remixes of Woman. Simple but effective KZR delivers a retro house groove fitted out with lo-fi samples and old school sequenced MPC drum.

Jay Daniel – Scorpio Rising [SS051]

September 27, 2013November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, jay daniel, sound signatureLeave a comment

DANIEL, Jay - Scorpio Rising

The last time a newcomer graced Theo Parrish’s Sound Signature, it resulted in widespread praise for the Flowers EP from London based producer, DJ and singer Andrew Ashong, somehow we get the feeling this latest release on the label will prove to be as memorable. The Scorpio Rising EP sees Parrish look much closer to home and grant the DC-born, Detroit-bred producer Jay Daniel his debut release and the four track 12″ more than lives up to his billing as one of Boiler Room’s most exciting new discoveries at DEMF. Wild Oats obsessives will probably know Daniel from the Fundamentals residency shared with Kyle Hall and he’s clearly spent some time honing his Detroit influenced craft, with cuts like “No Love Lost” expertly balanced between melody and rugged drum grit. “Brainz” is the kind of no-nonsense DJ tool you might have heard on a FXHE B Side circa 2008 whilst “I Have No Name” demonstrates Daniel is eminently capable of the sort of hope inducing Utopian house from the D that the much missed Aaron Carl was renowned for.

Myles Serge / Whim-ee – Jomars Groove / You Like It D [NDM030]

September 27, 2013March 5, 2025 hipodromehouse, myles serge, night drive music, techno, whim-eeLeave a comment

Brilliant chicago / detroit house cuts on Night Drive Music. Myles Serge and Whim-ee joining forces for a raw and oldschool infected split EP. The icing on the cake are two remixes they did for each other.

Daniel Stefanik – In Days Of Old [KANN050815]

September 26, 2013December 2, 2024 hipodromealbum, daniel stefanik, deep house, house, kann records, technoLeave a comment

Next to the regular catalogue number, here comes a strictly limited 3LP handmade package including represses of all parts from Daniel’s “In Days Of Old” voyage. Kann locks the awesome project with a complete collection of all tracks from “#one – #nine” that teases out Daniel Stefanik’s many-faced shining talents in techno and house music.

Samanthas Vacation – Samanthas Vacation [LIES016.5]

September 26, 2013August 11, 2017 hipodromehouse, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, samanthas vacationLeave a comment

Samantha Vacation appears with her first 12 inch release for L.I.E.S. This release is comprised of two full side tracks which explore a loose yet complex form of mutated beat driven music which again may or may not be directed at the dancefloor. Subtle hints of the bass music and the twisted remnants of Detroit techno are present in both tracks as they freely stutter and morph while the songs evolve.

John Daly – Move [1TRACK009]

September 26, 2013April 25, 2018 hipodromedisco, house, john daly, one track recordsLeave a comment

One of John Daly’s finest works (Originally released in 2007) did get a little restyling and got a make over to a epic balearic neo disco house monster. Comes with Dub Version on the flip. Another stellar release on John’s own 1track label.

Ma Spaventi – Revolver EP [MXU001]

September 25, 2013December 14, 2021 hipodromehouse, ma spaventi, marco antonio spaventi, mark e, most excellent unlimitedLeave a comment

SPAVENTI, Ma - Revolver EP

Ma Spaventi’s Revolver, Most Excellent Unlimited’s inaugural release, is something of a Swiss army knife for DJs planning to venture into the wilderness. There’s a melancholic, mid-tempo house number, “The Sick Tape Dealer,”that’s lit with a crystalline glow. There’s “Slowmo,” a loping openerthat suffuses an andante house groove in queasy Giallocore tones. “Revolver,” the record’s fastest cut, balances strapping snares andinsistent open hi-hats with dreamy chords; it sits on the fence between placid and acid, just the thing for tipping the night intofull gear. And the slow-motion tearjerker “La Valle Delle Lacrime”comes in two versions — one with a skeletal drum machine and a beatless edit that revels in the simplicity of his analog synths. Luxuriating in ringing fifths with just a hint of Theremin-likewarble, it’s an unusually sturdy example of ethereal ambient techno. On remix duties, the prolific Mark E delivers a deep, atmospheric, slow burner.

Palms Trax – Equation EP [LT001]

September 25, 2013October 31, 2017 hipodromechicago house, detroit house, jay donaldson, lobster theremin, palms trax, streets of beige, willie burns1 Comment

Berlin-based producer Palms Trax offers up the inaugural release for new imprint Lobster Theremin with three slices of Detroit and Chicago-inspired house. Palms Trax and label chief Jimmy Asquith first met at London club night Streets Of Beige, forming a partnership based on a shared affinity for vintage US sounds, analogue workouts, and rough-edged intersections of house and techno. What began as an experiment in pad-driven Detroit workouts soon became Palms Trax’ calling card, the young producer building valve-heated, dust-treated slabs of house in his home studio, shot through with melodic synths and smooth, undulating drum patterns. Cheeky, groove-heavy “Late Jam”, referencing the randier sides of Miami boogie and glitter funk, “Equation”, an original Detroit cut, and “Houses In Motion”, a percussive, balearic-tinged jam, comprise the EP’s three original tracks. Willie Burns turns in a spacey remix of the EP’s opener that hits like an early 80’s drum jam, flipping between off-kilter, warped synths and stripped-down, hammering Chicago house.

Credit 00 – Ice Cream [UV018]

September 25, 2013September 27, 2023 hipodromealexander dorn, credit 00, house, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

On Uncanny Valley’s catalogue number 18 we finally welcome back Credit 00 who is a man in charge of a decent collection of those dusty machines we all love. After the ice cold “The Living Room Life EP” from 2012, his brand new record “Ice Cream” is easy to fall in love with. Packed with tunes to suit various moods in life, it will be a faithful companion in dark basements or lonesome hours. “Ice Cream” starts deliciously with its sleazy sample choice. With the distinctive drum work it builds up to a true Chicago-inspired dance floor banger. “Round n Round” hits hard with a harsh kick and cowbell action before it shows off slightly melancholic lead synths and a subtle but effective bass line and puts the emphasis on the fact that things go round and round. Life’s a dizzy affair. “East Of Nowhere” with THAT bass line-sound is Credit 00 to the core. And with spooky synths he puts you to an east of nowhere-place where you will lose yourself in manic trance-like dancing. The record ends with “Red Wine”, a slightly different electronic love song sung by Credit 00.

VA – Underground Uncensored V1 & 2 [UU001]

September 25, 2013March 26, 2024 hipodromeblackadiscomental, david britton, deep house, edits, g marcell, hakim murphy, jivaro, jordan fields, the starrrs, underground uncensoredLeave a comment

This super rare promo was compiled and re-edited by Chicago legend Jordan Fields, featuring rough and (club) ready dancefloor tracks from Hakim Murphy, G Marcell, Blackadiscomental Bobby Starrr. The rough trax on offer run the full Chicagan gamut, taking in Salsoul sampling, filtered house and italo synths to make a dancefloor come alight. This colored vinyl promo has never been available for sale (the black vinyl promo was out in 2008).

NRSB-11+ – Commodified+ [WEME313.10]

September 24, 2013October 13, 2023 hipodromealbum, detroit, dj stingray, electro, heinrich mueller, nrsb-11, penelope martin, weme records, weme313Leave a comment

Heinrich Mueller + DJ Stingray…CD version + bonus 3 tracks from the EP WeMe313.6

Funkineven – Species EP [BWOO6]

September 24, 2013July 24, 2019 hipodromebroadwalk records, electro, funkineven, house, steven julienLeave a comment

Julio Bashmore’s Broadwalk Records has quickly gained a reputation for releasing some of the highest quality electronic music around. Now Broadwalk is preparing for it’s sixth release: Funkineven’s ‘Species EP’.

Vercetti Technicolor – Bay Of Blood EP [GD003]

September 24, 2013January 27, 2014 hipodromedisco, electro, giallo disco records, gianni vercetti, vercetti technicolor, xander harrisLeave a comment

Greek producer and co-owner of Giallo Disco Records presents his first solo EP for the label, 5 tracks of his unique VHS grained, voodoo possessed electronic disco alongside an exclusive remix from Not Not Funs Xander Harris.

Bézier – Ensconced [DE048]

September 23, 2013July 17, 2024 hipodromebezier, dark entries records, electro, minimal synth, robert yangLeave a comment

Dark Entries release the debut vinyl EP from Bézier entitled “Ensconced.” Bézier is the moniker of all-live-analog electronic wizard Robert Yang from San Francisco. Enchanted by the Cybernetic Broadcasting System (CBS), Robert started DJing as Robot Hustle, joining the Honey Soundsystem collective in 2007. Robert writes hooks, patterns and melodies in an automatic, stream of consciousness fashion. Memory and nostalgia play a big part in constructing his music. “Ensconced” is the follow up to Bezier’s debut cassette, released in 2012 on Break-Up records. The tile relates to themes of comfort and safety as well as complacency and entrapment. Influences range from the futuristic landscape of Syd Mead to the melodic energy of Patrick Cowley and the subdued, hidden motifs of My Bloody Valentine’s “Loveless.” Bézier blends elements of Hi-NRG and dark dance to drive the mysterious underwater instrumentals of “Ensconced.” Bezier’s studio set up includes a variety of vintage Roland and Korg synthesizers as well as the Italo Disco favorite LinnDrum. These six tracks were written, produced and mixed by Bézier at his home studio in San Francisco between 2009 and 2013.

Nagamatzu – Shatter Days [DE047]

September 23, 2013July 17, 2024 hipodromealbum, andrew lagowski, dark entries records, minimal synth, nagamatzu, reissue, stephen jarvisLeave a comment

Dark Entries re-issues the debut cassette by British duo Nagamatzu for the first time ever on vinyl. Expanded with five bonus tracks, “Shatter Days” is a collection of nine songs recorded between 1983 and 1988. Featuring Andrew Lagowski (SETI, Legion, Terror Against Terror) on synths, guitar, and programming and Stephen Jarvis (Pure Motorised Instinct, Terraform) on synths and bass with Andrew Fleck (synths, occasional vocals). Nagamatzu self-released their debut cassette “Shatter Days” in 1983 after messing around with old tape machines, drum boxes and effects. All the songs were recorded onto a TEAC reel to reel in the dining room at Andrew’s parents’ house. Some of the backing rhythms and sequencers were recorded first and then the band played along live during overdubs. These instrumentals combine stuttering bass, guitar bursts and funeral keyboards draped over a dragging drum machine beat, calling to mind Clock DVA, early New Order or Cocteau Twins. Their sound is full of complex rhythm patterns and dark electronics.

Shadowlust – LIES-018.5 [LIES018.5]

September 23, 2013October 28, 2013 hipodrome51717, electro, l.i.e.s., lili schulder, long island electrical systems, marquis cooper, minimal synth, shadowlust, svengalisghostLeave a comment

Cover art - Shadowlust: LIES-018.5

Shadowlust is the project from Marquis Cooper aka Svengalisghost and Lili Schulder from the forthcoming LP “Trust In Pain”. Vamped-up appreciated hypnotic synth and luring sexy vocals courtesy of Schulder.

R-Zone – R-Zone 05 [RZONE005]

September 20, 2013September 9, 2025 hipodromecreme organization, global darkness, house, r-zone, unknown artistLeave a comment

Here comes R-Zone 05, this time coming from a pair of established producers who work both solo and as a duo (and one of them runs a prominent German label). The first track is ‘Jungle Fever’, a slowed down, dub-culture tinged track of sampled loon bird calls, tooting melodies and raw metallic drums that churn deep down below. Its the sort of track that needs to be played in summer, ideally with a reefer on the go. ‘Down-E rave’ again calls on druggy references for its inspiration this time E’d-up dancefloors in the mid-nineties. Its a lazy beat with curious vocal stabs, prominent drum breaks and plenty of deft synth work that takes you up, up and away in style. The flip-side sees two versions of ‘nRg Zone’. The Happy Mix is a rinsed out and tripped out track of streaming melodies, more old school and rough drums and plenty of bright, pixelated melodies stabs as well as softer background pads. The Moody Mix operates much more down in the darkened doldrums. It seems to have heavy heart and sultry mood as the percussion churns on beneath golden streaming pads and like everything on the R-Zone series, is stuffed with plenty of very real atmosphere.

Joey Anderson – Come Behind The Tree [SYNCRO017]

September 20, 2013January 4, 2023 hipodromehouse, joey anderson, syncrophone recordings, technoLeave a comment

Joey Anderson with wo psychedelic jacking techno/house jams on Syncrophone. “Ass Kicked” comes correct with some excellent drum patterns and a steady bassline to keep the jackin techno/house going. On the flip we have “Sunday Is Brunch”. If you’re into acid tracks, then this is the one for you.