The Advent & Zein – Elektronically Minded [CE046]

February 16, 2024February 15, 2024 hipodromecisco ferreira, cultivated electronics, electro, the advent, the exaltics, torai, zein, zein ferreiraLeave a comment

Cultivated Electronics starts off its 2024 release schedule with an all electro family affair from father and son duo The Advent and Zein Ferreira. “Elektronically Minded EP” is the first of two releases scheduled on the label from them this year. For this first instalment the pair turn in two tracks of expertly crafted production that pays homage to the history of the genre with their own modern twist. The A side’s “Basic Channeling” is given remix treatment from Robert Witchoski a.k.a. The Exaltics who steps up the gears with a 4/4-esqe rework in his signature style. To close out the EP, remix duty stays in the family with a rework of “Syncopated”, a track that features on the next EP, nephew of Cisco and cousin of Zein, Torai, who shows that high end electro production definitely runs in the veins of the Ferreira family.

E-Male – Genesis Calling EP [SOF12]

February 16, 2024February 15, 2024 hipodromeacid, e-male, electro, squirrels on filmLeave a comment

This edition of the continuing Squirrels On Film saga comes by way of a very special Mystery Squirrel who goes way back in the crew. A dear friend since the 1990’s San Francisco rave heydays, E-Male is a notoriously hard working, prolific human, having put in time across the globe from Detroit to Berlin. This release features cosmic electro & dark industrial incantations.

Synths Versus Me + NEA – Default Mode Network LP [OR100]

February 13, 2024February 12, 2024 hipodromealbum, cold wave, dark wave, ebm, india nardone, nea, nico cabañas, oraculo records, synth pop, synths versus me, vanessa asbertLeave a comment

After almost 6 years of silence since ‘Akelarre’, Synths Versus Me, the personal musical project of Nico Cabanas, co-founder of Oráculo Records alongside the young Italian promise India Nardone. Recorded analogically in just 2 months, fluctuates in a futuristic way between different kinds of unusual dark sub styles such as industrial noise, proto- tribal, synthpunk or krautwork, and, of course, among other dance-oriented such as EBM, new beat, synthwave, electro/breakbeat or trance.

Savage Grounds – Separation Shock EP [OR121]

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 hipodromecold wave, daniele cosmo, dark wave, ebm, florin buchel, industrial, kleio thomaides, oraculo records, savage groundsLeave a comment

Savage Grounds is the synthpunk and minimal synth swiss project of LUX REC head Daniele Cosmo among Florin Büchel and the mesmerizing Kleio Thomaïdes (part of Bound by Endogamy as well). Separation Shock represents the last record by the trio before the temporary hiatus they have decided to start. You could expect the classical, raw, and minimalistic sound that defines one of the best acts in the genre coming from central Europe. Pure analog synth madness with the always-evoking and hypnotic vocals of Kleio.

Dellarge – Regimen Galáctico Totalitario EP [OR120]

February 13, 2024February 12, 2024 hipodromedellarge, ebm, electro, industrial, oraculo records, technoLeave a comment

After 10 years of silence, Regimen Galáctico Totalitario is the new release of the Mexican producer Dellarge, reknown as well for his experimental noise project I.N.R.I. (Indústria Nacional del Ruido Infinito). In this mini-album, Dellarge presents his vision of nowadays evolution of EBM towards a futuristic blend of breakbeat, industrial, and electro creating the perfect soundtrack for a futuristic apocalypse.

Innershades – Explorer EP [ALT007]

February 12, 2024June 11, 2024 hipodromealtered circuits, electro, innershades, thomas blanckaertLeave a comment

Innershades revisits his take on electro on the “Explorer EP”. His minimalistic take on dancefloor melody and drums is combined with electro’s energy and brilliance. And even though it’s clear he’s taken notes of this style of music since its materialisation in the early eighties, this record might be most indebted to the sounds coming out of Detroit, the Dutch West Coast and the ocean in between.

Versalife – V [LDI011]

February 12, 2024February 9, 2024 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, electro, ldi records, versalifeLeave a comment

LDI Records present V, the latest EP from Dutch electro artist Versalife (aka Boris Bunnik aka Conforce). This four-track EP features Versalife’s signature blend of classic and experimental electro. V showcases his amazing production skills, with detailed drum patterns, hypnotic bass and lush pads. This EP is an exciting journey where Versalife keeps pushing the boundaries of electronic music, while staying true to his roots.

MANASYt – Zero Plague [SPEC-033]

February 12, 2024February 9, 2024 hipodromeelectro, manasyt, petar tassev, poladroid, specimen records, technoLeave a comment

Bulgarian dark mastermind Petar Tassev Manasyt is an artist who couldn’t care less about trends or hype, and whose main driving forces authenticate passion for this genre. Some of his tunes resemble future horror movie soundtrack, others a visit to a mental clinic, but most sound like what hostile aliens would listen to while attacking Earth. Now he returns with “Zero Plauge” on Specimen Records.

E-bony – No One Is Here [LONEWOLF015]

February 12, 2024February 9, 2024 hipodromee-bony, electro, eya records, la mverte, lonewolf, technoLeave a comment

E-Bony and La Mverte on Lonewolf number 15, serving up a sublime heavy club-ready techno and futuristic soundscapes EP.

Paranoid London – Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers LP [PDONLP003]

February 10, 2024February 9, 2024 hipodromeacid house, album, bobby gillespie, dj genesis, gerardo delgado, jennifer touch, joe love, josh caffe, mutado pintado, paranoid london, quinn whalleyLeave a comment

Paranoid London, the electronic band of Gerardo Delgado and Quinn Whalley, has become synonymous with stripping acid house back down to its basics, rescuing the sound from smiley faces, rave, and sugary excess while paying respects to its gay, black, American roots. Performing mainly live with hardware only, often with vocal guests, as well as unique hybrid DJ sets, the duo has established a tongue in cheek, grumpy punk sound and attitude without taking it too seriously. Their new long-player “Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers” refers to the cavalcade of c***s we find ourselves surrounded by. Our only respite being the joy that musical geniuses bring. As expected, PL has recruited a bunch of special guests on vocals including Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, US house veteran Monica “DJ Genesis” Lockett, the novo-New Romantic/gothic, Jennifer Touch, and Joe Love, from Fat Dog, Brixton’s current ones-to-watch. As well, previous collaborators Josh Caffe and Mutado Pintado return for new recordings.

Ambrose – Cat Groove [RMCE022]

February 10, 2024February 8, 2024 hipodromecrayon records, dbh music, house, mark ambrose, rawax, rawax motor city edition, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Rawax welcomes Mark Ambrose to the artist family with “Cat Groove” which came out originally on Mark’s own label called Crayon as first release in 1997.

Felipe Gordon – Flutes of Gold EP [RNTR064]

February 10, 2024February 8, 2024 hipodromeacid house, deep house, felipe gordon, house, razor-n-tapeLeave a comment

Colombian producer Felipe Gordon returns to the Razor-N-Tape catalog for his 3rd EP. It’s a signature FG affair, from start to finish with deep jazz house chuggers like Homage to Bossa and Flutes of Gold, to the wistful and mysterious energy of Beside Me and the arpeggiated synth stomper Acid Party at Santa Barbara.

VA – Durgan’s Odyssey [BS1818-002]

February 9, 2024December 12, 2025 hipodromeaztronouth, boomstraat 1818, detroit techno, kuba sojka, stroef, taho, the parallelLeave a comment

Boomstraat 1818’s newest release ‘Durgan’s Odyssey’ is a warm and melodic Detroit techno EP, inspired by summer visits to the Cornish coast at Glendurgan. Includes five tracks by Kuba Sojka, The Parallel, Aztronouth, Taho and Stroef.

Basic Realities – Dubtroit [VIBR026]

February 9, 2024December 11, 2024 hipodromebasic realities, detroit, detroit house, detroit techno, kevin saunderson, stefano curti, vibraphone recordsLeave a comment

Vibraphone Records starts the new year with another banger from Basic Realities. Dubtroit is a classic techno hommage to Motor City and it comes around with an stunning remix by the Legend, Mr. ”Inner City” Kevin Saunderson.

Byron The Aquarius – Dey Know Vol.1 [PHONOGRAMME40]

February 9, 2024October 31, 2024 hipodromebrandon banks, byron the aquarius, deep house, detroit house, jordan gcz, phonogramme, syncrophone recordingsLeave a comment

Phonogramme presents “Dey Know Vol.1,” a groundbreaking soundscape of Byron the Aquarius, where innovation meets house music in a mesmerizing fusion. Renowned for his avant-garde approach in the house music genre, Byron curates an EP that pushes the boundaries of house music. From the infectious beats of “Black Is Black” with the collaboration of Brandon Banks on “Dr. Devil,” each track is a testament to Byron’s unique artistic vision. “Real MF From The Avenue” and “Rock That 808!!!” featuring Jordan GCZ further amplify the EP’s genre-defying brilliance.

Filmmaker – Hollywood Cult LP [VEYL040]

February 8, 2024February 6, 2024 hipodromealbum, cold wave, filmmaker, post punk, synth wave, veylLeave a comment

Filmmaker consistently traverses genres from post-punk, EBM, synth wave and beyond to create a unique identity still firmly rooted in film culture. Now he returns to Veyl with Hollywood Cult. Comprised of 13 tracks, the album sees the producer elevate his sound to new levels, conjuring a world of haunting atmospheres and devious directions that take the listener through a journey of unparalleled proportions.

VA – Electric Vandalism [SELF004]

February 6, 2024February 5, 2024 hipodromedj unisex, edo8, electro, electrodefender, f. low, luke eargoggle, olivia, self learning system, viikatoryLeave a comment

Self Learning System starts 2024 with an international affair called “Electric Vandalism”. Includes tracks by Viikatory from Misk, Swedes Luke Eargoggle & F. Low, West Coast Dutchman Edo8, Olivia from Krakow, DJ Unisex and Electrodefender.

Larionov – Space Is The Place EP [EMCV014]

February 6, 2024February 5, 2024 hipodromedjedjotronic, electro, electro music coalition, larionovLeave a comment

New Electro Music Coalition featuring 4 electro tracks written and produced by Dmitry Larionov and a collaboration with Jeremy Cottereau aka Djedjotronic.

Adult. – New Phonies EP [CWCS024]

February 6, 2024February 5, 2024 hipodromeadult, clone records, clone west coast series, detroit, electro, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

2000 Detroit. 2023 Still Detroit… Remastered and reworked art reissue of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller’s Adult. classic.

The Exaltics – Das Heise Experiment – The Remixes [SOM054R]

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 hipodromeadult, arpanet, electro, gesloten cirkel, k1, solar one music, the exalticsLeave a comment

Big electro remix package featuring ADULT., Arpanet, Gesloten Cirkel and K1 on Solar One Music for the Exaltics. A nice divers package on colored vinyl with strong remix jobs by some established names. K1 aka Keith Tucker being one of the pioneers of Detroit Electro and Techno, followed by fellow Detroit artists Adult. & Arpanet, and a very solid remix by Gesloten Cirkel.