Polyphonic Size – Earlier / Later LP [MW045]

June 21, 2013July 19, 2023 hipodromealbum, cold wave, minimal wave records, polyphonic size, roger-marc vande voordeLeave a comment

Minimal Wave present an LP of selections from the prolific Belgian synthpop band Polyphonic Size. Headed by Roger-Marc Vande Voorde, Polyphonic Size formed in 1979. The Earlier / Later LP are remastered selections, curated mainly from Polyphonic Size’s early output as a band, from when they formed in 1979 to when they began working with JJ Burnel in 1980. The tracks on side A represent their early period and were recorded between 1979-1980 and the side B tracks, recorded between 1980-1983, are representative of how their sound evolved whilst working with a producer.

XEX – Change [DE043LP]

June 21, 2013July 17, 2024 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, synth pop, synth wave, xexLeave a comment

XEX were an all-synthesizer band from South River, New Jersey in the late 1970s. The band formed when a trio of high school misfits with funny names (Waw Pierogi, Thumbalina Gugielmo and Alex Zander) teamed up with some friends from Rutgers College. They released their debut album “group: xex” in 1980 which Dark Entries reissued in 2010. “xex:change” takes a leap from where the band left off at the end of 1980. David Anderson left the group making xex a quartet. Recorded during the summer of 1981 and produced with Ziggy Rodberg, xex further developed the aesthetic of the first album. The seven songs here are more complex and hypnotic than the synthpunk outbursts of “group:xex.” Their new synthesizers, a Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and a Minimoog, evoke the high-tech utopia of Patrick Cowley and proto-techno of Afrika Bambaataa. Thumbalina’s vocals have a detached, icy quality. Lyrics revolve around xex’ melange of oeuvres – pop, kitsch and New Jersey mall culture – offering commentary on species-specific adaptations for copulation, technophilia/phobia and the Jersey shore. “xex:change”, a multiple entendre that refers to the evolution of the group since its first album, group interaction in the creative process, and underlying sexual ambiguity. The group did not have the funds to release the album and it sat in obscurity for over 30 years.

Los Microwaves – Life After Breakfast [DE044]

June 21, 2013July 17, 2024 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, david javelosa, los microwaves, meg brazil, post punk, reissue, synth pop, todd rosencransLeave a comment

Los Microwaves was a San Francisco-based synth-punk trio who formed in 1979. The main line-up included Meg Brazill (vocals, bass, synthesizers), David Javelosa (vocals, synthesizers), and Todd “Rosa” Rosencrans (drums, bass). Their recorded output consisted of a handful of 45′s and their lone LP, “Life After Breakfast,” released on the legendary Posh Boy records in 1981. Creating sound and music from the fusion of techno-punk, new wave pop, and electronic music, Los Microwaves featured a quirky audio theater that was best experienced live and from the dance floor. Sporting a combination of earlier portable synthesizers, bass and processed percussion, the music continues to deliver a unique groove. “Life After Breakfast” contains 13 songs full of teen angst, jerky rhythms, melodic chants, and punky shouts. Meg’s vocals are cheeky and peppy, recalling the anti-pop sound of The B-52′s, Devo and early XTC.

The Actor – Unreal Personality [MW044]

June 21, 2013September 21, 2020 hipodromecold wave, marcel reimer, minimal wave records, sander horsthuis, the actorLeave a comment

ACTOR, The - Unreal Personality

The Actor is a well known but simultaneously quite obscure minimal wave project that emerged from the Dutch home taping scene of the early 1980s. The duo was formed by Marcel Reimer (vocals, keyboards) and Sander Horsthuis (keyboards) in Breda, The Netherlands in late 1981. The track featured on this flexi-disc, ‘Unreal Personality’, is the opening track of ‘Exploded View’ and the archetypical The Actor song, with lyrics directly referring to the band’s name. The song was recorded during the summer of 1982. The equipment they used was the Korg MS-20, Crumar Performer, Casio VL-Tone, and Soundmaster SR-88 drum machine.

VA – Datafunk v1.0 [AFSLP001]

June 20, 2013May 10, 2023 hipodromeabstract forms, compilation, das muster, detroit, dj stingray, dmx krew, elec pt.1, electro, federico leocata, ian martin, koova, linear synthesis, obergman, shemaleLeave a comment

Adventurous electro project featuring a what might be regarded as a who’s-who in the current electro scene, reeling-in names such as DJ Stingray, DMX Krew, Ian Martin, Shemale, Elec Pt.1; with perhaps lesser known talents such as Linear Synthesis, Federico Leocata, Koova and Das Muster. A fine selection of tracks which successfully presents fresh sounds by tried-and-tested names, while simultaneously introducing upcoming and arguably lesser known, but by no means any less talented artists.

Plant43 – The Sentient City Awakens [SEM054]

June 20, 2013February 26, 2015 hipodromedetroit, electro, emile facey, plant43, semantica records, sentient cityLeave a comment

Intense electro tracks by Plant43 who delivers a worthy follow-up for his critically acclaimed release on Frustrated Funk earlier this year.

Antoni Maiovvi – Mater Proditus EP [JAMTRAXSPECIAL001]

June 20, 2013March 30, 2023 hipodrome'88redux, against dave, antoni maiovvi, drvg cvltvre, electro, house, italo-disco, j.a.m. traxxLeave a comment

J.A.M. TRAXX presents a new release from Antoni Maiovvi with influences from the 80s italo disco, electro, horror disco. On remix duties we have Against Dave, ’88Redux and Drvg Cvltvre.

Ike Yard – Remix EP 2 [DSR080]

June 20, 2013October 13, 2020 hipodromearnaud rebotini, desire records, electro, ike yard, recombinant, techno, tropic of cancerLeave a comment

IKE YARD - Remix EP 2

The line-up for the second remix EP after the successful and now deleted Regis / Monoton remixes 12 represents a wide catalogue of electronic beats. LA owns Tropic Of Cancer delivers a great ethereal version of Half A God. Camella Lobo provides a rare remix. Former Ike Yard member and synths wizard Fred Szymanski also reinterprets Half A God with a unique musique concrte inspired electronica piece under his Recombinant guise. On the B side its club time with a long, Detroit inspired techno version of Cherish 8 by Arnaud Rebotini, head honcho of Black Strobe.

Pegasus Heat – XXX Elote [EPISODES005]

June 19, 2013March 31, 2020 hipodromeacid, chicago house, episodes, ike release, pegasus heatLeave a comment

As temperatures rise into the hot ‘n’ sticky in the Windy City, Pegasus Heat touches down with their debut EP for Episodes. The newly-formed Chicago duo ignites the decks with 3 tracks of beating, purely analog jam-outs accompanied by a remix from Ike Release.

GB – 3 Aspects Of One [GBEP777]

June 19, 2013July 16, 2019 hipodromedetroit, electro, gabriel reyes-whittaker, gb, gifted & blessed, houseLeave a comment

More GB brilliance on his own label, Gifted & Blessed. Soul is always in this man’s machines. This is certainly some of his best work to date.

Tevo Howard – Move (Chicago House Mixes) [TTHR009]

June 19, 2013September 25, 2026 hipodromechicago house, kate simko, tevo howard, tevo howard recordingsLeave a comment

New release on Tevo Howard Recordings with 4 remixes of ‘Move’.

Markus Suckut – DNA [FIGURELP001-3]

June 18, 2013December 7, 2018 hipodromealbum, figure, markus suckut, technoLeave a comment

German producer Markus Suckut has built quite a following, thanks to his distinctive, raw and reduced modern techno sound. Now he presents his debut full length, ‘DNA’, on Figure. ‘DNA’ goes even further in making a statement on his sound. There’s something of the classic German minimal techno lifeblood flowing through this album, and over 11 tracks (8 on the the double vinyl release) we are guided through very precise, tense and effective exercises in basement techno minimalism.

Oscar Mulero – Transversal EP [MODULARZ011]

June 18, 2013July 15, 2026 hipodromemodularz, oscar mulero, sleeparchive, test, truncateLeave a comment

New release by Spanish techno master Oscar Mulero with support on the remixes from the Modularz regular Truncate and the German techno minimalist Sleeparchive. Mulero’s originals leave a long lasting impression and show a great example of his remarkable adaptability of staying current with the most cutting edge sound of techno over the decades. Both remixes truly show the remixers behind infusing their unique sound while create an entity of its own.

Najem Sworb – Renow EP [CBS014]

June 18, 2013April 19, 2023 hipodromeclone basement series, clone records, najem sworb, technoLeave a comment

Najem Sworb makes his debut on the Clone Basement Series. A release that shows the core of the Clone Basement series, nothing fancy, trendy or hype. Just the sincere basics of techno that make people gather in dark basements for over 2 decades now. An almost ritual tradition of techno music. Primitive and refined at the same time.

Steven Tang – Disconnect To Connect [SMALLVILLELP007]

June 17, 2013July 31, 2018 hipodromealbum, detroit, house, lady blacktronika, pablo valentino, smallville records, steven tang, technoLeave a comment

“Every producers dream is to one day complete and release a full length album. After a string of well received 12inch singles on my own label, Emphasis Recordings, and most recently, on labels like Aesthetic Audio, Machining Dreams, Syncrophone, and Dolly, I thought now is the time to start realizing that dream of the full length album.”

VA – Bosconi Stallions Neged [BOSCONI023]

June 17, 2013November 23, 2021 hipodromea guy called gerald, alex picone, altered natives, bosconi records, bosconi stallions, brothers in low, eduardo de la calle, house, technoLeave a comment

A GUY CALLED GERALD/ALTERED NATIVES/BROTHERS IN LOW/EDUARDO DE LA CALLE - Bosconi Stallions Neged

For the second installment of the Stallions saga, Bosconi Records entrusts the fate of the muscular thoroughbred Neged. The stallion is flanked by five stallions at an older age and with four tracks have a responsibility to drive the seductive ride, set synergy between Uk, bass and balearic sounds. The first maximum weight is A Guy Called Gerald, with a melodic and other times The Diehold Thu, following close behind Altered Natives that lay snares for between environments dreamy and epic of The Legend Of Neglect. The B-side turns on a wide range of positive feelings derived from spatial Testacorta melodies, written by Alex Picone and Mass Prod aka Brothers in Low, and Virata Rupa by Eduardo della Calle, who is a great travel companion for a ride reached only half of the final goal.

D’Marc Cantu – Some Fantasies Are Good [FP001]

June 17, 2013February 17, 2025 hipodromechicago, d'marc cantu, detroit, dvs1, forbidden planet, technoLeave a comment

The first Forbidden Planet release, featuring D’Marc Cantu with some Autistic and weird chicago-jak madness. DVS1 is on remix duties.

Tin Man – Underdog EP Part 1 [POM033]

June 17, 2013October 21, 2014 hipodromeacid, detroit, johannes auvinen, pomelo, techno, tin man, underdogLeave a comment

Cover art - Tin Man: Underdog EP Pt. 1

After delivering Absurd Recordings with its first Acid Test in 2011, Tin Man lines up some more acid for Pomelo. For DJs in search of drum track acid techno, “UR”, is a good start. Taking a break from acid, but remaining on the drum trax tip, “Stay Down”, is a brooding and synthy production that keeps itself from straying to close to the red – a perfect DJ tool for more reasons than just functionality.

Rio Padice – Tropical Interlune [EAS003]

June 15, 2013March 11, 2026 hipodromealbum, dario di pace, deep house, early sounds recordings, house, rio padiceLeave a comment

With the ‘Tropical Interlune’ LP, a wonderful package full of high-level soulful analog house grooves, Rio Padice’s purpose is to bring us into a journey to celebrate 70’s atmospheres and sounds. Far away from the common precepts of modern EDM but not forgetting his dance roots, his efforts lead us to a concept of funky and organic cuts assembled in a wise perspective of his musical evolution.

Samuli Kemppi – Parallax Of One Second EP [MRECLTD017]

June 14, 2013March 28, 2019 hipodromem_rec limited, samuli kemppi, technoLeave a comment

‘Parallax Of One Second EP’ is Samuli Kemppi’s third outing on M_Rec Ltd, after the full ‘Cyclic Model EP’ and remix inclusion on Ben Gibson’s ‘More Than Milk’, and sees the Fin plundering the astronomic theme once again with stellar sci-fi precision. On the A-side: “Extragalactic” opens with swirling technoid vistas, on a wonky robo-dance floor in a future imaged long ago. Warbling chimes and tweeting astro-creatures continue to plague “Astrometric Precision”, bleating at one another on our serene shuttle through the cosmos. The B-side then takes a decided plunge with tougher piston sounds and grittier textures on “More Than Parsec” as our journey becomes more wild-eyed, concluding in the keyed radio-distress signals and itchy hats of “Less Than Planck”. I guess we’re never getting home wherever that may be, but this new universe isn’t so bad after all.