Stefan Braatz – Outlaw EP [NG156]

June 20, 2024August 18, 2025 hipodromechicago house, defected records, harry dennis, nu groove records, stefan braatzLeave a comment

Stefan Braatz returns to Nu Groove with a four-track EP showcasing his timeless sound. Opening the EP is the eponymous track ‘Outlaw’, featuring vocals from Chicago house pioneer Harry Dennis. As Braatz’s relentless synth energy powers through, Dennis’s unmistakeable free flow guides the composition with ease. What follows are three solo tracks that summarise the Berlin expert’s opposition to the genre restraints; ‘Conversation’ opens a dialogue between synth strings and piano that loops in ecstasy, while ‘Dingy Thoughts’ and ‘One More Dream’ are darker club cuts that bubble with intensity in the lower registers.

Dojo Zone – De La Isla EP [ESP101]

June 20, 2024June 19, 2024 hipodromedojo zone, espiritu recordings, houseLeave a comment

De La Isla EP marks a compelling debut for Espíritu Recordings, showcasing Dojo Zone’s versatile production prowess across five tracks. ‘Dream Body (Exotica Mix)’ kicks off with a potent blend of techno and progressive house, a dynamic journey through pulsating beats and twisted mood swings. ‘Houdini Hauz’ follows suit, infusing 80s-inspired sounds into a modern tech house, resulting in a groove-laden sonic landscape reminiscent of new wave aesthetics. The EP takes a detour with ‘Obscure Entrance,’ paying homage to Detroit’s rhythmic heritage with its bubbling acid lines and 808 state-esque sounds. ‘Bandu Bandu’ is another goodie, that ventures deeper into the realms of futurism, with its serious and contemplative tones layered over intricate textures, offering a profound listening experience.

Steve Moore – Eye of Horus [LIES209]

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient, experimental, house, l.i.e.s., l.i.e.s. black, long island electrical systems, steve mooreLeave a comment

Synth wizard, soundtrack composer, and Zombi member, Steve Moore expands further on his stark and drama filled cosmic sound with a new six track lp. These tracks call to mind to his early-L.I.E.S. releases, where Moore focused on cold arppegations and basic beat constructions to fuel his epic productions which center around pristine soaring synthscapes. A master of the genre, Moore gives us an equal mix of explosive, creepy home at the end of a dark street floor fodder as well as slower tempo cosmic headcrushers, all capable of getting your head or niteclub in a frenzy.

Jamal Moss – It Is My Fault, My Fault Alone [LOVE133]

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 hipodromechicago, house, jamal moss, modern love, technoLeave a comment

Modern Love’s 7” series returns with a 45 special from Chicago’s Sun God, delivering a pair of chrome-burn acid jak and cosmic house tear-outs fired to spangle the dance. Screwed, exceptional music for the club.

Torai – Rapture EP [LOP17]

June 17, 2024June 14, 2024 hipodromeelectro, lunar orbiter program, toraiLeave a comment

Torai at the helm of his third Lunar Orbiter Program’s mission.

Nullptr – Distant Signals [FAN018]

June 17, 2024June 19, 2024 hipodromeeddie symons, electro, fanzine records, nullptrLeave a comment

Four dreamy exoplanetary electro cuts from Nullptr. With a melancholic orbit, the mood of this EP is wistful and lachrymose, as if the sonar-HUD on our spaceship’s cockpit is over-bleeping at rapidfire; we’ve flown too close to the celestial object we sought, and have nothing left to do but bask in the bittersweet antagonism of space-faring victory and revelatory disappointment. ‘Exolon’ portrays some leftover remnant of trekkers’ curiosity, suggesting we’re still driven – motivated – on our quest to grasp said strange attractor. Yet ‘Sytasol’ moves sadder, locking in a grooved stasis through a mixture of fidgeting melodic acid and clappage. ‘Alpha Grid’ and ‘Gekko7’ hear spirits revive for a no less dreamy revolution about the sun.

Acidulant – Sonic Expansion [GTD024]

June 17, 2024June 14, 2024 hipodromeacid, acidulant, electro, gated recordings, neil halesLeave a comment

The talents of Malta’s Neil Hales are on full display for this EP. This four-tracker showcases the different sides of Acidulant sound, with the A side ripper FunKT10n kicking things off with a heads-down party starter filled with acid stabs, before giving way to QuantumX, which is deeper but no less dancefloor in its intent, with an insistent bubbling bassline and dreamy keys. The B side brings out Acidulant’s melodic side, with the EP’s title track Sonic Expansion including possibly the most infectious 303 earworm you’ll have heard for some time, while Terrformatika rounds things off with a spaced-out acid machine jam.

VA – Ranges 10 Years LP [RANGES016]

June 16, 2024July 10, 2024 hipodromecompilation, dub techno, el choop, federsen, gradient, ixm, j.s. zeiter, merv, ohm, ranges, submoon, tm shuffleLeave a comment

Deep dubby techno on Ranges, who are celebrating their 10-year anniversary with this lovely compilation album. It features tracks by JS Zeiter, Merv., Federsen, Gradient, Submoon, Ohm & El Choop, Tm Shuffle and Ixm.

Atomic Moog – Biophile EP [APPIAN018]

June 16, 2024June 14, 2024 hipodromeambient techno, appian sounds, atomic moog, deep technoLeave a comment

French pair Atomic Moog are well versed in crafting effective club cuts with plenty of personality having done so on the likes of Lowless, Monument and Delsin. Now they land on the Appian Sounds label with some well crafted, warm and heady sounds laden with synth texture but of course with some hearty and heavy dub at their foundation. These are cuts for cultured floors and small back rooms that will surely prove to have timeless appeal. The brain fizzing pads and spangled rhythms of ‘Phased People’ make it our fave cut here.

Florian Kupfer – Way Home

June 16, 2024June 14, 2024 hipodromeambient, experimental, florian kupferLeave a comment

Florian Kupfer presents a new Ambient mini LP caller Way Home. Kupfer says “Piercing thru the ever more present turmoil and dissonances in our daily life i am trying to find refuge in these sounds. This release offers a refined auditory experience, perfect for deep introspection and reflection.”
All proceeds from this mini LP will support Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah’s Children’s fund. The purpose of this Fund is to treat injured children, rebuild the destroyed medical infrastructure, and establish a sponsorship program for 20,000+ orphans from the conflict.

Ortrotasce – Dispatches From Solitude LP [DE324]

June 15, 2024June 14, 2024 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, nic hamersly, ortrotasce, synth popLeave a comment

Ortrotasce comes to Dark Entries with Dispatches from Solitude, their latest LP. For over a decade, Nic Hamersly has been using the Ortotrasce (pronounced: or-tro-task) moniker to unleash brooding-yet-propulsive darkwave anthems upon the world. Hamersly’s work explores the intersection between industrial and synth pop, drawing a line from the sounds of the past to the present. Recorded during the Covid and post-Covid era, Dispatches from Solitude brings 8 tracks of tightly wrought synth-pop exploring grief, romance, and our strange world – which just keeps getting stranger.

Gene Hughes aka Bluemoon Productions – Track Show (Volume Two) [HM032]

June 14, 2024July 22, 2024 hipodromebluemoon productions, code blue records, gene hughes, hotmix records, house, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

HOTMIX RECORDS re-issues Bluemoon Productions aka Gene Hughes “Track Show (Volume Two)”. Formerly released on Code Blue Records in 1990.

Tom Carruthers – Cold World [RM001]

June 14, 2024December 16, 2024 hipodromechicago house, house, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, risk management productions, tom carruthersLeave a comment

Risk Management Productions is new sub-label of L.I.E.S. Records, dedicated to preserve the integrity of dance music. The first release is a killer by Tom Carruthers with a four slamming old school Chicago style floor burner.

Poladroïd – Danse Macabre EP [mmd004]

June 13, 2024December 8, 2025 hipodromedark wave, electro, meta moto, minimal synth, poladroid, synth waveLeave a comment

Meta Moto presents the latest offering of Poladroïd. Drenched in dense, filtered atmospheres and infused with nostalgic echoes of a bygone era, ‘Danse Macabre’ exudes a dark and gritty ambiance, straddling the realms of retro-futurism and melancholic machine melodies. Drawing inspiration from a spectrum as wide as Holderlin’s ‘Hyperion’ and the poetic works of Robert Brasillach and Charles Baudelaire, ‘Danse Macabre’ showcases Poladroïd’s versatility in crafting diverse sonic landscapes while maintaining a signature sound.

Harlem Electronics – Cagey [MRG017]

June 13, 2024February 17, 2025 hipodromecassette, ebm, electro, filmmaker, harlem electronics, industrial, johan skugge, marguerite records, martin thomassonLeave a comment

Marguerite Records welcomes Northern Europe’s machine funk masters, Harlem Electronics, as the 17th label output. ‘Cagey’ is a punchy cocktail of sly bass hooks, raw machine grooves, and found sounds, all tied together by vocals that shape-shift from staccato statements to haunted murmurs and back again. Featuring six tracks including a remix by Colombian producer Filmmaker.

MGUN – Out of the Box EP [C.004]

June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 hipodromeambient techno, ceramic records, detroit techno, manuel gonzales, mgunLeave a comment

Expansive & emotional ambient techno tracks spin into some Detroit techno ‘Shambles’. Hi Tech Soul threaded into an introspective cocoon that seems nostalgic and futuristic in the same breath.

C3D-E, Hashman – Understood [BUG_241]

June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 hipodromec3d-e, deep techno, dub techno, hashman deejay, midi bugLeave a comment

C3D-E and Hashman’s collaborative release, Understood, presents a exciting blend of dub and minimal techno across its two tracks. On the A-side, ‘Understood’ offers a clean and hypnotic dub techno experience tailored for the dancefloor. With its perfect balance between deep atmospheric elements and groovy rhythms, this track is enjoyable from start to finish. Flipping to the B-side, ‘Denoise’ takes a more minimalistic approach while still delivering a dynamic techno experience. Infused with sci-fi sounds reminiscent of an alien universe, the track maintains a strong and bouncy beat that adds a sense of fun and energy to its overall vibe.

DJ Subaru – Lots Of Love [CWPT008]

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 hipodromecwpt, disco, dj subaru, house, prins thomas, tiss vampiricLeave a comment

DJ Subaru makes an accomplished production debut on CWPT with ‘Lots of Love’. DJ Subaru instinctively mines the expressive, outsider strains of disco, Italo and pop pleasures in their record bag, revealing an EP that throbs with the pleasures, pain and potential of a life in strobes and smoke. Vocalist and muse Tiss Vampiric emerges from London’s shadowy underground to lend their voice to the brooding, disco-Gothic track, ‘My Love’. Stalking a moody paradise amongst DJ Subaru’s EBM-oriented synthesizers, their baroque lyrics conjure an atmosphere that bridges the energies of subversive pioneers such as Soft Cell and Ministry, a sensual maze where denial only leads to more devotion, as well as more dancing. Keeping the lights dim but brightening the corners, the prolific cosmic disco pioneer Prins Thomas reinvigorates his legendary ‘Diskomiks’ approach for a euphoric remix of ‘My Love’.

Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca – Rolling Wave EP [MGMS16]

June 11, 2024June 10, 2024 hipodromecinedelic records, cosmic disco, daniele baldelli, disco, dj rocca, house, mondo grooveLeave a comment

The superduo formed by two authentic stars of the Italian dance scene is back with the ‘Rolling Wave’ EP on Mondo Groove. Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca are on fire in the four tracks of this new EP on Mondo Groove, which starts with the bleep sounds of the title track ‘Rolling Wave’, goes into orbit with the deep boogie of ‘Funk Infusion’ and a party number like ‘Marchin On’, and culminates in the refined disco-jazz digressions of ‘Focused Image’. A record that will be a future classic.

Beppe Loda – Beppe Loda’s Italian Spaghetti Disco Freak Vol. 3 [FORNEPTUNE003]

June 11, 2024September 26, 2025 hipodromebeppe loda, cosmic disco, disco, neptune's child, neptune's dispatchLeave a comment

Beppe Loda is back with a bang for Neptune’s Dispatch #3, delivering four scorching tracks infused with his iconic spaghetti disco vibe. Beppe’s dance floor-tested toolkit features cosmic bliss, guitar riffs reminiscent of Santana’s long-lost Italian cousin, evocative odes to the queen of love, and a love ballad from Italy’s supposed Gatsby.