Contakt – Nobody Else [IH004]

April 3, 2013September 28, 2023 hipodromecontakt, detroit, ghosts on tape, icee hot, robert hood, technoLeave a comment

The latest offering from San Francisco’s Icee Hot label finds the young imprint officially welcoming another artist to its gradually expanding roster, the Michigan-reared, New York-based producerContakt. Particularly on “Nobody Else,” Contakt’s flair for big-room melody remains intact, but he takes notes from classic KMS, filling out the song’s cresting synths with a full-bodied bassline, a hooky vocal sample and a sturdy rhythmic underpinning. “Tessera 04” goes deeper, channeling Maurizio while delving headlong into a dense cloud of synths and maintaining a steady sense of forward momentum. Remixes by Ghosts on Tape and Robert Hood.

Zadig – Interview With A Mad Man [CRF005]

April 3, 2013November 12, 2014 hipodromeconstruct re-form, detroit techno, zadigLeave a comment

Zadig back on Construct Re-form, telling us about forgotten cities, deep and dark oceans, insane planets and outer space machines… a trip to Arkham asylum.

Mike Dehnert – Roulement EP [ECHOC023]

April 3, 2013June 30, 2023 hipodromedetroit, dub techno, echocord, echocord colour, mike dehnert, sascha rydell, technoLeave a comment

The new release on Echocord Colour comes from Mike Dehnert, featuring 2 powerfull Techno-Tracks, typical stripped down Mike Dehnert sound, perfect for the peak time dancefloor. The remix comes from Mike’s colleague Sascha Rydell, a monster flowding powerfull track.

DJ Overdose – Bizarro World 2LP [CRECLP001]

April 2, 2013January 20, 2014 hipodromealbum, creme organization, dj overdose, elipse, jeroen warmenhovenLeave a comment

The bomb that should have dropped way back when. After a career spanning almost two decades DJ Overdose debuts on Creme with his first full length album, upon which we remark with carefully considered understatement: ‘A veritable tour de resistance in film noir electronics, Bizarro World is a dank and dark alley made flesh. Overdose’s heavy soulful beats and soundscapes snatch your dreams right from under you like a shadowy kleptomaniac, masterfully pairing melancholy and ennui with fear and voyeuristic tiger-lurking-in-the-bushes paranoia. So lock up your future plans or you might very well find yourself without any’. For those who don’t know, DJ Overdose is one of the OG’s of the La Haya underground, one half of Novamen and the other half of The Hasbeens with classic and sought after releases on Bunker, Viewlexx, Murder Capital, Clone and Strange Life to name a few. In his spare time he doubles as a hand model for Bruce Willis.

CN – Voyages [CPU00000010]

April 2, 2013February 16, 2023 hipodromecentral processing unit, cn, detroit, electro, stian gjevikLeave a comment

Norway’s CN aka Stian Gjevik delivers 4 cuts of spatial analogue electro. Overflowing with uber-melodic synthesizers along with CN’s complete mastery of the drum machine, Voyages is Detroit influenced braindance at its best.

Legowelt – Elementz of Houz music (Actress Mixes) [CJFD016R]

April 2, 2013April 19, 2023 hipodromeactress, clone jack for daze, clone records, danny wolfers, electro, house, legoweltLeave a comment

Clone Jack For Daze presents two remixes from Actress for “Elementz Of Houz Music”a track taken from Legowelt’s Paranormal Soul album.

Electric Street Orchestra – The Natives [DTR02B]

April 2, 2013April 1, 2013 hipodromedetroit, dirt tech reck, electric street orchestra, electro, jeedo, tiny hearts, waajeedLeave a comment

This is a journey led by Jeedo’s Electric Street Orchestra to his native land, Detroit City. The Natives: It was created in direct defense to the assault on Detroit City. The uprooting of it’s original citizens is fastly becoming the norm, as the population has plunged by 25 percent over the last decade. The Natives is meant to celebrate all the pioneers, revolutionaries, Moms and Pops that somehow get last in the media’s coverage of newly imported ”do gooders”. Serpents: According the Bible’s Book of Genesis, the serpent is a symbol of evil who appears in the Garden of Eden to tempt Eve. The serpent is portrayed as a deceptive creature or trickster with ill intent. We’ve all encountered numerous snakes in life, however this metaphor can also be applied to the cities ongoing issue of land-grabbing by numerous corporations with empty promises to build farms. Reconstruct: This is the quiet after the storm, cleansing the palette for rebirth. A new beginning, one with hope and great promise. It was used as a sonic bed for the theatrical trailer of the award winning documentary ”Detropia”. Once again Waajeed AKA Jeedo has assembled a cast of sonic masters under one of his many monikers, Electric Street Orchestra. Including UR’s Mad Mike, DJ Skurge, Ray 7 and newcomers Tiny Hearts.

Gilga – Gilga 1 [HHG001/6]

April 1, 2013April 1, 2013 hipodromechicago, danny wolfers, gilga, hidden hawaii, house, legoweltLeave a comment

Hidden Hawaii presents Gilga a new project from Danny Wolfers. All the familiar Legowelt elements are in place, from the haunting warbles on “Deputy’s First Hood Patrol” to the nutty strings and samples of “Dimensions Of An Ancient Bird Race”, but there’s never a sense of repetition between the tracks. Each one stands comfortably on its own, from the summery lilt of “Brookhaven” to the lysergic science-fiction of “Atlantic Acid”.

Other Worlds – Live From The Memory Warehouse [BOOMCHIK002]

April 1, 2013September 28, 2015 hipodromeboom chik, detroit, house, other worlds, simon murrayLeave a comment

BoomChik is back with a 2nd release featuring Si Murray with his Other Worlds project. Solid basses and rattling percussion fuel an E.P. that gurgles with bright Detroitesque finesse and variety that shifts between large almost basic channel feelings, to glitteringly precise house music. A five track release, full of floating pads and spacious reverbs take you directly to other worlds as lush strings and tight percussion patterns do exactly what they intend and trip you back to memories of warehouse days. Murrayʼs extremely tight production and musicality give this an edge that though reminiscent of the tones and feel of days gone by, has itʼs feet firmly planted in the here and now.

Voiski – The Inner Citadel EP [SYNCRO014]

April 1, 2013January 4, 2023 hipodromedetroit, house, syncrophone recordings, techno, voiskiLeave a comment

New release from Voiski with 4 deep & dreamy techno cuts on Syncrophone Recordings.

D-Ribeiro – The Circus EP [SD028]

March 29, 2013September 2, 2013 hipodromed-ribeiro, deep house, detroit, sd records, syncom data recordsLeave a comment

Strong techno debut by D-Ribeiro, one of Rotterdams finest talents, on Syncom Data Records. Four deep and grooving techno tracks with a hint of house and a strong Detroit feeling: wandering in the night through empty streets.

Fabio Monesi – Heatwave Vol. 1 [LAX133]

March 29, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromedeep house, fabio monesi, hissman, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Skylax Records brings for the 33rd release the Milanese house producer Fabio Monesi. Fabio opens the EP with “Duke mama”, a proper house anthem complete with a set of neat vocals, a shuffling workout of hi-hats, the inevitable snare and an old-school bass line which bounces from wall to wall. He closes the A side with “Millionhands” a similarly reflective house number for when things turn seriously deep Monesi’s rugged low end bumper.

Christian Malloni – Knackered EP [GSR003]

March 29, 2013May 20, 2014 hipodromechristian malloni, deep house, get slowLeave a comment

KNACKERED EP (VINYL ONLY)

Get Slow is back with its 3rd release. Christian Malloni delivers his best work to date for his Get Slow debut, outstanding sampling techniques building his fresh and cutting edge vision of contemporary underground club music.

Rick Wilhite – Connecting The Compass [RS007]

March 28, 2013December 17, 2020 hipodromecompilation, deep house, detroit, house, rick wilhite, roundabout soundsLeave a comment

This bumper 3×12″ release sees Joe Babylon’s Roundabout Sounds imprint enlisting the help of respected Detroit house artist Rick Wilhite to curate a compilation of unreleased house tracks from like-minded contemporaries under the appropriately titled Connecting The Compass. Highlights out of the 11 track compilation, which includes the likes of Theo Parrish, Baaz and Sean Tate are numerous, but there are several standout moments; Karizma’s “I Think” lays tracky breakbeats over a sonorous synth melody, Marcellus Pittman’s “Wolf & Moonbeams” pairs otherworldly synths and an improvised analogue melody with a low-slung bass led groove, and Norm Talley’s “Track From The East” is a devastingly simple combination of driving claps and pitched organ chords.

XDB – Frocks [SIS020]

March 28, 2013March 26, 2024 hipodromedetroit, house, kosta athanassiadis, patrice scott, sistrum recordings, techno, xdbLeave a comment

Sistrum proudly welcomes the return of Mr. Kosta Athanassiadis, aka XDB, back to the fold with the deep, hypnotic electronics of the Frocks EP. This three track EP features Patrice Scott on remix duties. This is another quality installment in the revered Sistrum catalog.

Jakkin’ Rabbit – Zion EP [NO19033]

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013 hipodromedanny kane, house, jakkin' rabbit, marc spence, no. 19 music, robert owensLeave a comment

No.19 Music teams up with UK duo Jakkin’ Rabbit for some delectable House music. The ‘Zion EP’ kicks off with the wonderful ‘Mothership’ a record that once again features the timeless vocals of House music legend Robert Owens. Building on tight drum programming, subtle melodic elements and warm, bubbling bass Kane & Spence create a rock solid House groove that provides the perfect soundbed for Owens sultry vocal performance. Next up we have ‘The Truth’, a brilliantly intense old school 303-fuelled slice of House music featuring vocals from Jakkin Rabbit’s own Danny Kane. Chicago inspired drums, squelching acid and Kane’s incantation of “You can’t tell me nothing” is all that’s needed for an instant Acid House anthem, quality stuff. To complete the package Jakkin’ Rabbit serve up the outstanding ‘How Deep’, a record that answers its own question with its deep House credentials on show courtesy of some sublime filtered stabs, shuffling drums and understated vocal parts.

VA – Reverence [SRT155]

March 28, 2013December 15, 2022 hipodromecloudmaster weed, deep house, detroit, drivetrain, goddess stephanie, j garcia, rennie foster, soiree recordsLeave a comment

Paying homage to the beloved underground, a prime collective of neo-electronic architects spawn a quintessential four track vanguard. “The Greatest” by Drivetrain begins gritty and minimal, blossoming into an orchestration of vocal samples fused with melodic pads and acid bleeps. CloudMaster Weed utilizes the vocal stylings of Goddess Stephanie on the raw and sultry “Sweet & Delicious.” Rennie Foster makes a strong return to Soiree with “Low Boxing” – an amalgamation of silky vocal samples dropping amidst heavy syncopated acid. Lush pads provide the final polishing. J.Garcia’s “Lost” serves a commanding conclusion. The throbbing rhythm drives alluring female vocal samples thru an infectious late night sizzler.

Sandrow M – Prayervan EP [UV014]

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013 hipodromehouse, sandrow m, techno, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

Sandrow M with his solo debut for the Dresden based label Uncanny Valley and it ended up being a hell of a record full of diversity. Everything starts with the edgy beats of ”Prayervan” that are quickly flattered by one of those catchy melodies typical for Sandrow’s synths play. This is great Pop music, even more when Sandrow M starts to sing. ”Facerunner” however, is a club tune with its ever rising beats that are accompanied by a superb synth pad. The flipside starts with the catchy anthem ”Gonna Make”. You cannot defend yourself against this sample that will stick in your head for a long time. And once again it’s his synth work that makes the difference. Not to mention the funky solo. ”Schnaubi” rounds things up in a more unpolished way with its stuttering drum work. But here again this is refined by those irresistible harmonies out of Sandrow M’s keys.

Blackboxx – Black Boxx EP #3 [FPR037]

March 27, 2013March 10, 2026 hipodromeblack boxx, detroit, ferrispark records, house, scott ferguson, technoLeave a comment

Mixing elements of Dance Mania and Relief Records sprinkled with Detroit Techno, Black Boxx’s final EP of the series delivers 4 more solid dancefloor destroyers.

Laurent Garnier – Jacques In The Box Remixes [BEC5161353]

March 27, 2013May 24, 2023 hipodromebecause music, brodinski, ed banger, gesaffelstein, house, laurent garnier, technoLeave a comment

Ed Banger and Laurent Garnier work together to give birth to a new remixes EP of the track “Jacques in the Box”. The first remix, signed by the french-germanic Gesaffelstein and Brodinski, offers a rythmed and delicious heady collaboration strongly inspired by german influences. On its side, Chicago Bordelo delivers a clearly dynamic and electric sound giving new techno impulsion to the track of french electro Grand Master.