Michael Ozone – Perfect Systems Remixed [ESP006B]

August 17, 2012September 11, 2018 hipodromeesp institute, house, michael ozone, steve summers, young marcoLeave a comment

Michael Ozone, the character who’s just dropped his debut offering for the ESP Institute this July, is back with a remixed version of his jungle-tuff “Perfect Systems” EP. On Side A, Steve Summers has taken Perfect Systems for an imperfect ride, jacking it up as expected while keeping the somewhat sinister mood of the original. On the flip, Young Marco strips down Hetrotopia to its core, letting you realize how a well-programmed track can maintain its melodic and hypnotic sense, even when all that’s left is percussion.

Ashes To Machines – Resistance EP [LELEKA003]

August 17, 2012May 13, 2025 hipodromeashes to machines, deep house, jeff sharel, ji dru & sandra nkake, juju & jordash, leleka, lionel corsini, vakulaLeave a comment

In his continuing quest to explore ever broader and more ambitious musical territories than those records from his existing, already expansive, yet still relatively young back catalogue have done, Konotop’s spiritual warrior Vakula brings us the latest installment of Leleka. This time, it is with the aid of the pan global operation known as Ashes To Machines aka Lionel Corsini (DJ Oil) & Jeff Sharel. Remixes propel the organic sounding originals further towards the future, with Vakula, Ji Dru & Sandra Nkake and Juju & Jordash all adding their own unique interpretations, while equally showing the depth of understanding they all have for more esoteric musical forms.

Ivel Tax – The Black Market [XQUISITE001]

August 17, 2012August 14, 2012 hipodromedeep house, ivel tax, xquisite recordsLeave a comment

BLACK MARKET EP

Xquisite, a new and emerging vinyl only label from Lisbon, prooved their taste in having signed Ivel Tax from Romania for their first release. Two very relaxed, natural, and carefully uplifiting tracks here, wide open tracks, giving a distinct airyness and natural vibes, not to forget the solid drum programming.

Adi Dumitra & Toygun – We Made A Record [GSR002]

August 17, 2012May 20, 2014 hipodromeadi dumitra, deep house, get slow, phonogenic, toygunLeave a comment

The second installment on Get Slow, featuring the young and talented Romanian producer Toygun, who joined forces with Get Slow headman Adi Dumitra to give us a fresh and deep view of contemporary house music. “Static Soul” is a bass driving deep house floorfiller with reminiscence of the golden garage days and “We made a record” is an even deeper journey with inspired synth stabs and a killer groove. This package is topped with the invaluable contribution of Finnish star producer Phonogenic who adds his own flavor to “We made a record” creating a deep landscaping version in his Get Slow debut.

Regis – Death Head Said [DN050]

August 16, 2012November 7, 2018 hipodromealbum, downwards records, karl o’connor, regis, technoLeave a comment

Raw banging techno racks by Regis. ” the tracks from the Death Head Sessions were originally dub-plates used for Regis Live Actions at the End of the 90’s. They were used to layer over live electronics and are all interlocking pieces that were constructed to be played back to back. They have now been reclaimed from the earlier decoy release * ,re- mastered and arranged in the order they appeared on the original dub plates.”

Markus Suckut / Marcelus – 10 inch01 [REPITCH1001]

August 16, 2012November 13, 2018 hipodromecedric bros, industrial, marcelus, markus suckut, repitch recordings, technoLeave a comment

Repitch presents the new 10inch series. For the first time Repitch is releasing original tracks from new artists so it won’t be stuff from D.Carbone, Ascion and Shapednoise. The artists featured on this new 10inch series are Marcelus and Markus Suckut. On the A side, Markus Suckut delivers an epic techno track in a full oldschool spirit. The stomping broken beat is marked by a dark melody and a groan which take us back to 1995’s R&S golden age. Marcelus, on the B side, mantains the oldschool spirit of the release with a raw and mechanical floorburner that sounds like a powerful studio-session between an Industrial band and a modern Techno producer.

Inigo Kennedy – Vignettes (Two) [SEMANTICA036]

August 16, 2012November 22, 2012 hipodromeindustrial, inigo kennedy, semantica records, technoLeave a comment

Cover art - Inigo Kennedy: Vignettes (Two)

A techno man for over 15 years, Inigo Kennedy was initially associated with labels like ZET and Missile in the second half of the 1990’s. Thereafter he took it easier until making a return to the studio some years ago. Formerly known as a backer of harsh 4/4 beats, Kennedy now explores new directions and follows up the first “Vignettes” experimental single released last year on Semantica. The second installment sees Kennedy moving closer to the floor again. Made for club charts is “Shapeshifter”, a mid-pace techno cut with abstract notes and occasional deep bass rave stabs, sending fluorescent sinusoids flashing through time and space. “Disquiet” bombs protons in thin air in an electrofied exercise. The B-side concludes with digital ballad “Ihana”, which feels like picking the summer’s first strawberries. Different from what I remember Kennedy doing, but contains a fair amount of excitement.

Vatican Shadow – September Cell [NAILS001]

August 16, 2012October 28, 2019 hipodromebed of nails, dominick fernow, electronics, industrial, techno, vatican shadowLeave a comment

New 12″from Vatican Shadow on Dominick Fernow’s own, newly minted Bed of Nails imprint. Operating from his recently consecrated L.A. compound – the label will focus on his reorientation towards industrial dancefloor rhythms and seductively isolated electronics. Fernow christens the label with ‘September Cell’, a four track 12″ loaded with some of his most direct dancefloor assaults to date. The A-side breaks down into two parts: ‘September Cell (The Storm)’ pistons a martial machine coda, all hollowed Industrial percussion and gloaming synths shot through with visceral traces of his power electronics; while ‘September Cell (The Punishment)’ realigns the rhythm with a rigid swing and insurgent, caustic swipes of noise timed with exacting accuracy. On the flip, ‘Cairo Is A Haunted City’ opens with a nightvision panorama of furtive pads before rapid-fire steppers’ rhythms find formation under cover of pitch blackness. ‘One Day He Heard The Call’ resolves the label’s first session with a bleakly evocative vision polluted by Vangelis-like synth-brass flares and toxic synths…

Versalife – Rate Of Change [FR025]

August 15, 2012November 8, 2022 hipodromealbum, boris bunnik, detroit, electro, frustrated funk, versalifeLeave a comment

Frustrared Funk presents a new release by Boris Bunnik aka Conforce as Versalife, featuring 6 deep electro detroit infected tracks.

Martin Matiske – Robotermusik [STIL039]

August 15, 2012July 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, electro, martin matiske, stilleben recordsLeave a comment

Another limited DIY release from the Stilleben camp. This time with cool scientific electro tracks produced by Martin Matiske.

Dont – AR 005 [AR005]

August 15, 2012July 14, 2014 hipodromealbum, atelier records, dont, electroLeave a comment

Berlin’s undercover Atelier Records crew return with a release that shares it origins with the SUED release that dropped this week too. This is Dont’s 2nd release for the label & is almost like a mini LP full of short tracks that sit somewhere between Lo-Fi bedroom synth jams, Minimal Wave, Electro & Post Punk. Basically, this is a very interesting release, seriously heavy music on here, off key vocals & some very Leftfield sounds are the order of the day.

The Transhumans / Arcanoid – Theory And Practice Of Domination Vol. 1: Hidden Establishment [TH004]

August 15, 2012August 13, 2012 hipodromearcanoid, electro, techno, the transhumans, transhuman recordsLeave a comment

A new series by Transhuman Records, Thematic: A Manual Of Domination. Arcanoid melts again breaks, gears and epic melodies, creating a new substance, being himself the only owner of its formula. Two tracks of The TransHumans. Hypnotic and intense techno. Energy and rawness in Birmingham’s way. Experimental noisy ambient finish this release. Industry and asphyxiating atmosphere. A cry for help by the oppressed.

Members Only – The Muzic Box Vol. 1 EP [MUZICBOX01]

August 14, 2012July 11, 2022 hipodrome326, chicago, jamal moss, members onlyLeave a comment

Chicago cassette tape/reel splices by Jamal Moss. It opens with ”Slamming the box”, a hypnotizing, slow burning, excursion to tripped out places reaching over 16 minutes. ”Jack the floor (edit T21)” on the flip is a dark synth experiment & ”Whistle on & on” gets seductive.

DJ Spider & Marshallito – Hyper Chaotic Dimensional Presence [SUBBASS001]

August 14, 2012January 6, 2017 hipodromedj spider, house, marshall hansen, marshallito, subbass, technoLeave a comment

Raw intens analogue Chicago tracks opening the catalogue from Marshall Hansen’s new label done by himself & Dj Spider. 4 tracks bass heavy, deep, techno, layered with warm synths & driving beats.

Gerry Read & Kevin McPhee – Demolition Man [64768]

August 14, 2012August 13, 2012 hipodromegerry read, house, kevin mcphee, technoLeave a comment

Bouncey House track by Gerry Read & Kevin Mc Phee, somewhere between Dance Mania and KDJ. Demolition Man is a premium slice of bass heavy, dark and dirty Tech House really hits the dance floor hard. With a healthy splash of piano stabs and moody vocals to top the track off, it keeps your ears open and your feet shuffling.

Innerspace Halflife – Wind / Phazzled [MOSDEEP012]

August 13, 2012December 14, 2021 hipodromechicago house, hakim murphy, ike release, innerspace halflife, m>o>s deep, mos recordingsLeave a comment

INNERSPACE HALFLIFE - Wind

Americans Hakim Murphy and Ike Release are two Chicago house addicts who produce solo and as a duo under the name Innerspace Halflife. Here they turn up on one of Europe’s finest deep house labels in MOS Deep with a two-track 10” vinyl release. “Wind” is the a-side the pair turn in – a main room house banger with icy hi hats dangling above a forceful acid bassline that repeats over and over as thin pads sing about above and have you look to the future. It’s wholly analogue as you’d expect, and as atmospheric as it is fierce. Ike Release goes solo on the flip with “Phazzled”, a much more laid back deep house jaunt with long legged, rubbery kicks and all sorts of busy sci-fi FX filling in the gaps. The harmonic chords add plenty of warmth and invite you to get lost in their midst – classicist house with a future perspective.

Takeshi Kouzuki & Mituo Shiomi – Japanese Rhythm EP [HOTMIX006]

August 13, 2012September 12, 2023 hipodromedeep house, hotmix records, mituo shiomi, mmmc, takeshi kouzukiLeave a comment

KOUZOUKI, Takeshi/MITUO SHIOMI - Japanese Rhythm EP

HotMix for the sixth release presents two great artists , Takeshi Kouzuki and Mituo Shiomi . Lovers of old synthesizers and drum machines , create a great Ep with classic influences Chicago House 80’s and Japanese soundscape atmosphere.

Deviere – Transcendental Numbers EP [MATH062]

August 13, 2012July 2, 2019 hipodromechicago, deviere, house, mathematics recordingsLeave a comment

New to the Mathematics roster, Deviere brings this 3 track EP that opens with Lessons Learned In The Tears Of Deceit, a deep cut with a driving rhythm & sick bass sounds & synths. My Kingdom For A Time Mach is a sick percussive joint with elements of acid & the title cut brings it back deep.

Tony Ollivierra – Absolution EP [YORE029]

August 13, 2012December 24, 2024 hipodromehouse, tony ollivierra, yore recordsLeave a comment

Tony Ollivierra on Yore with Absolution, four body-moving cuts that liberally draw on classic US house, jazz, and even Latin traditions. The infectious title cut gets things moving with a bass-powered blend of claps and funky rhythms before chunky house chords and silken synth figures add to the track’s multi-layered splendour. A jazzier dimension rises to the surface of “Quick Release” when the tune’s churning hi-hats are joined by royally swinging electric piano playing and luscious synth pads. “Phase Down” opts for a purer deep house sound in its focus on kick drums, claps, and futuristic synths, though the track proves that Ollivierra’s naturally funky side can’t help but emerge, here as it does elsewhere. Syncopated rhythms and electric pianos emerge one final time during the wide-screen “Find My Way” in such a way that a balance is struck between synth-heavy techno and jazz fusion.

Hardrock Striker – Cosmic Club [LAX131]

August 13, 2012July 4, 2022 hipodromecarlos nilmmns, hardrock striker, house, jason grove, simoncino, skylax recordsLeave a comment

For the 31st release Skylax Records presents brings the brand new single from the inimmitable Hardrock Striker, the brain behind Skylax. After a hiatus of almost one year ‘Cosmic Club” backed up with 3 remixes from respectively Jason Grove, Carlos Nilmmns & Simoncino.