Poetical Licence – Footprints [LER1033]

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 hipodromeleft ear records, poetical licence, re-release, reissue, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

Poetical License was a brief project uniting Scottish born and Aotearoan (New Zealand) musician Mark Airlie and keyboardist and vocalist Keri Ansley after the duo met in New Plymouth. The solitary 7” came together in 1986, recorded at the infamous Auckland studio, The Lab. The A side’s fragile Footprints is as utterly charming as it is drenched in melancholia with a delicate glockenspiel lick and Ansley’s ethereal delivery of the vocals. On the B Side, Room 101 pivots to wonky rock and a more post-punk approach to composition. The two tracks shine brightly among an abundance of outsider gems made in Aotearoa during the 1980s

Anatolian Weapons – Teachings In Stone LP

November 13, 2023November 10, 2023 hipodromeaggelos baltas, album, anatolian weapons, experimental, house, technoLeave a comment

‘Teachings In Stone’ is a self released album by Greek producer Aggelos Baltas AKA Anatolian Weapons. It is available for download only on his bandcamp page. All tracks produced 2019 and remixed 2020.

Moritz von Oswald – Silencio LP [TRESOR339LP]

November 12, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, electronics, experimental, moritz von oswald, tresor recordsLeave a comment

What are the differences and similarities between human and artificial sound, between oscillations generated by vocal cords and synthesizer voices, voltage amplified by speakers? On ‘Silencio’, his latest album for Tresor Records, Moritz von Oswald works with a 16-voice choir to explore this concept. Drawing from the ensemble works of long-standing inspirations Edgard Varèse, György Ligeti and Iannis Xenakis, von Oswald and Vocalconsort Berlin delve into the space between sounds, creating a deeply textured collection that shifts between light & ethereal and dark & dissonant. The vast dynamism of the human voice adds to the profound weight of electronics while offering up a rhythmic source and sonic noise palette unexplored in von Oswald’s repertoire. In Silencio, von Oswald dredges a dank murk, pulling clouds over a distant pulse. It hangs, ready to take on new forms.

Actress – LXXXVIII LP [ZEN295]

November 12, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromeactress, album, ambient, darren cunningham, electronics, experimental, ninja tuneLeave a comment

‘LXXXVIII’ is the ninth Actress album to be created by Actress (Darren Cunningham) and the very first presentation of Actress’ voyage into luxury sonics. A lifetime in the making, ‘LXXXVIII’ is the culmination of 25 years’ honing mind-shorting, soul-igniting audio infusions for dance floors, rave dens, festivals, and concert halls. ‘LXXXVIII’ pays dividends to meditate on an instrumental facet of its creation: game theory. Indeed, deep strategic thinking – more readily associated with economics and chess than artistic practice – was fundamental to Actress’ process as ‘LXXXVIII’ was channelled into existence.

Suzanne Ciani & Jonathan Fitoussi – Golden Apples Of The Sun LP [OBL06]

November 12, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, electronics, experimental, jonathan fitoussi, obliques, suzanne ciani, transversales disquesLeave a comment

Obliques and Atmospheric present their new album “Golden Apples of the Sun”. It is the result of close cooperation between Suzanne Ciani and Jonathan Fitoussi. The American electronic music pioneer has joined the French composer to sign a four-hand album around mythical synthesizers like Buchla, Moog and Ems. Mainly recorded in California, facing the Pacific Ocean, the white sound of synthesizers mixes constantly with the sound of the waves and wind. The music generated is directly blended with the surrounding elements of nature. It is both organic and live, hypnotic and rhythmical, powerful and dreamlike.

VA – Pay What You Want Sampler #4 [FREE DOWNLOAD]

November 11, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromeak chamel, akuphone, cheb gero, compilation, dada black sheep, damo suzuki, free download, free tracks, fuji yuki, kadef abgi, leviot, outernational, tasos stamouLeave a comment

Akuphone, the French independent label founded in 2015 by Cheb Gero, presents the fourth Pay What You Want compilation, featuring tracks from Ak’chamel, Dada Black Sheep, Damo Suzuki, Fuji-Yuki, Kadef Abgi, Leviot and Tasos Stamou among other.

Felipe Gordon – Psychedelic Melancholia LP [HD16]

November 11, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, felipe gordon, hip dozer, hip-hop, house, jazzLeave a comment

Felipe Gordon presents ‘Psychedelic Melancholia.’ With his new album, the praised Bogotá phenomenon producer shares the melancholy of a period of his life and the emotions that come with it. Through eleven tracks punctuated by collaborations with the finest artists on today’s lo-fi scene, including Saib and Made In M, among others, Felipe Gordon introduces a new sound while maintaining jazz as the primary influence. Drawing from hip-hop, boom bap history, and the transcendental energy of Indian music, ‘Psychedelic Melancholia’ showcases his eagerness to explore diverse genres. Creating its own hypnotic, infectious sound, enter the colorful world of ‘Psychedelic Melancholia.’

Cosmica Bandida – Lagrimas Saladas LP [TERRAM007]

November 10, 2023November 8, 2023 hipodromealbum, cosmica bandida, cumbia, disco, experimental, grischerr, heap, hektisch sprengen djs, jacques satre, kobermann, lipelis, los pulpitos, ma spaventi, outernational, terra magica, volta cabLeave a comment

Cosmica Bandida’s debut studio album “Lagrimas Saladas” is an amalgam of sounds influenced by the diverse backgrounds of the members, who find themselves in Munich a city where the leftovers of cosmic music and 70s disco meet cumbia and tropical vampirism. Dark cumbia and psychedelic music collide with the moods of space disco in an album that engages the body. On the flip side, a group of eight remixers has united to deliver remixes for all the Club enthusiasts out there. Lipelis sets vinyl lovers on fire with his Dubby Disco Remix of “Salsa Bandida”, while MaSpaventi, Volta Cab, Los Pulpitos, and Hektisch Sprengen DJs bring their soulful and dubby trip-hop torch songs to the release. Prepare yourself for Grischerr & Heap’s glitchy and deconstructed industrial reggaeton remix of “Pájaro del desierto”, along with a powerful deconstructed club beatdown by Kobermann. Jacques Satre’s psychedelic stupdep remix adds the perfect finishing touch to the package.

SIRS – The East Is Near EP [SIRS]

November 10, 2023November 8, 2023 hipodromedaniel klein, disco, house, outernational, sirs, sirsounds recordsLeave a comment

The Berlin-based musical polymath SIRS (Sounds in Real Stereo) returns to his own Sirsounds Records imprint serving up more sumptuous original compositions on the searingly good ‘The East Is Near EP.’ SIRS has elegantly produced and cleverly arranged spicy and exotic cuts for different moments of the dance, however they all have something in common – an Eastern touch.

Fratelli Malibu – Tema di Susie Reloved [RLV02]

November 10, 2023November 8, 2023 hipodromealessandro alessandroni, banda maje, disco, four flies records, fratelli malibuLeave a comment

Tema di Susie’ is one of the main themes from the soundtrack composed by Alessandro Alessandroni for the 1976 Italian noir ‘Sangue di sbirro’, known in English as ‘Blood and Bullets’. At once sweet and sentimental, haunting and melancholic, ‘Tema di Susie’ stands out from the other tracks in the film, which are more action oriented. Like the rest of the score, however, it exemplifies the way in which, during the ’70s, Italian film composers created their own version of the sound of American blaxploitation cinema, with its groovy blend of funk, jazz, and soul. Neapolitan duo Fratelli Malibu have taken Alessandroni’s melodic theme and woven it into a mesmerizing tapestry of rhythmic beats, world percussion and ethereal atmospheres. Drawing inspiration from funk/Afrobeat, synth-pop and Italo-disco, they’ve conjured a psychedelic-tinged, afro-cosmic groove that’s bound to transport you to another dimension. On the B-side we have a vocal retouch version, courtesy of the Italian funk/soul collective Banda Maje. Their vocalists, Chiara Della Monica and Cristina Cafiero, elegantly infuse cinematic and Balearic vibes into the mix, paying a wonderful homage to Fratelli Malibu’s exquisite arrangement.

Roger Gerressen – The First Android Church Of Claude Shannon LP [CHXIV07]

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, breaks, chapelle xiv music, electro, roger gerressenLeave a comment

Elevating the paradigms of electronic music, Chapelle XIV Music unveils “The First Android Church Of Claude Shannon,” an immersive LP from Yoyaku household Roger Gerressen. Bathed in the aesthetic allure of retro-futurism and the imaginative dimensions of classic sci-fi cinema, this opus synthesizes the arcane with the avant-garde in a masterful tapestry of sound. Comprising six intricately crafted tracks, the album serves as an auditory odyssey that transcends the borders of genre. Whether enveloped in the nebulous ambience of a discerning DJ set or fueling introspective home listening marathons, these compositions resonate with an arresting quality that’s evocative yet profoundly innovative. Within the multi-dimensional soundscapes of this album, listeners find a harmonious blend of homage and innovation. Drawing inspiration from Claude Shannon—the mathematical genius and pioneering mind behind modern digital circuit design theory—”The First Android Church Of Claude Shannon” stands as a testament to the synthesis of past and future. With Roger Gerressen at the helm, the boundaries of electronic music are redefined, creating an aural experience that is both cerebral and soul-stirring, beckoning the listener into an uncharted territory of sonic exploration.

VA – Shipwrec Electro Sampler 1 [SHIP071]

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromealpha visitor, andrew red hand, compilation, electro, endfest, jauzas the shining, manasyt, serge geyzel, shipwrec recordsLeave a comment

Electro is fundamentally modern. The coldness of the machine laid bare, a human attempt to express through circuits and wiring. Despite adhering to specific codes and norms, it is a sound that refuses to be pigeonholed. It is with this in mind that Shipwrec has collected a wealth of international talent to showcase their own vision of this bracing style. Serge Geyzel incises from the needle drop, the acid blistered “Still There” is sliced and quartered by scissoring snares. Endfest changes the trajectory with the modular warmth of “La Chouffe” before the lines change and Manasyt delivers the darkened angles and punishing percussion of “Row Hammer.” Andrew Red Hand maintains the shadowy synthlines of his predecessor, industrial undertones bubbling to the surface in distortion-soaked aggression. The mood shifts with Alpha Visitor. Crystalline chords are punctured by crisp drum patterns, stabbing keys and broad arcs unveil a world of sci-fi inspirations. The finale comes from Jauzas the Shining. Broad sweeps introduce “Shemale” before dripping drums are countered by samples and icy blasts. Modern machine music from six masters.

VA – The Electro Guilde II [ZC-ELEC009]

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 hipodromeacid, acidulant, electro, raim, sound synthesis, zodiak commune recordsLeave a comment

Sound Synthesis, Acidulant and RAIM perform their best Electro Acid tracks on the second Zodiak Commune ‘The Electro Guilde’ release. RAIM is a collaboration between Sound Synthesis and Acidulant.

K15 – The State Of Play [ESC012]

November 8, 2023November 7, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, esencia, hip-hop, jazz, k15Leave a comment

K15 returns home to Esencia for his next ofering “The State Of Play”. Devoted, still is a lush number, where delicate harmonies whirl around the soulful composition. Sizzling percussion, warm pads and a hety slice of low-end combine to create a bouncy afair – primed for dancers and listeners. state of play closes out the EP in fine form. e opening chords, the Moog lead, the spirited percussion come together to create an infectious slice of music.

Kyle Hall – Postcard To Another Planet EP [FTC09]

November 8, 2023November 7, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, forget the clock, kyle hallLeave a comment

Kyle Hall makes another entry into the already fine discography of his Forget The Clock label with another fine four tracker. His usual raw style pervades from the off with the well swung drums and bumping kicks of the title track soon to get you in the groove. His signature diffuse synth work is what brings warmth and soul to the dusty drums of ‘Track 2’ while ‘Sarabi’ ups the pace with a more hurried groove and pent up sense of party joy. A second bonus track closes proceedings, with ‘Track 4’ layering up low slung drums and meandering cosmic leads to heady effect.

ACME – Rhythm Of Life [DBH-010]

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 hipodromeacme, dbh music, delirium records, house, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The 10th release on DBH Records comes from ACME. “Rhythm Of Life” was originally released on Delirium Records USA in 1996.

Bang The Party – I Feel Good All Over [RHRSS32]

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 hipodromebang the party, chicago house, house, re-release, reissue, rush hour, rush hour reissues seriesLeave a comment

Before British house and techno found its’ distinctive groove at the turn of the 1990s, one act led the way: Bang The Party, a trio who emerged from London’s vibrant underground party scene in the mid 1980s and proved, beyond any doubt, that UK producers could make music every bit as magical as the pioneering productions put forward by their counterparts in Chicago, Detroit and New York. By the time long-running DJs and party promoters Kid Batchelor and Leslie Lawrence joined forces with trained engineer Keith Franklin at legendary North-West London reggae studio Addis Ababa in 1987, they’d spent years as DIY dance music activists in Britain’s capital city. They channelled these experiences and their love of imported house and techno sounds into a new project, Bang The Party. The latest Rush Hour Reissue Series release offers a snapshot of some of the numerous gems nestled in the Bang The Party catalogue, delivering a much-deserved celebration of one of Britain’s most significant early acid house collectives. It features four fully remastered cuts recorded and released between 1987 and 1990 – on-point and far-sighted club workouts that sound as fresh and timeless now as they did when Britain was sweltering under its infamous ‘second summer of love’.

VA – The House Of Web reworked Vol. 2 [ACIDO037]

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 hipodromeacid house, acido records, dj gizzard, dj sotofett, dj yoav b., dynamo dreesen, electro, sj tequilla, takuya sogimotoLeave a comment

Eight individual projects with various international origins, these two ep’s contain reworked and remixed material of Takuya Sogimoto’s early work that has been released on acido in 2020 and 2022, as well as some unreleased trax from 1994/95. Packaged in two editions of 300 copies, released separately. This is Volume 2 incl music from DJ Sotofett, Dynamo Dreesen & SJ Tequila, DJ Gizzard and DJ Yoav B.

Robert Bergman – Flight/Golf 4 [B15]

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 hipodromebrew, jakbeat, robert bergmanLeave a comment

A tribute record of sorts. But Brew style. In a sci-fi techno way a take on Sleng Teng. Use the machines, do not let them control you. The flip contains a car chase theme song that’s tailored to perhaps the best car ever made. The VW Golf 4. Which can only be improved with a blown soundsystem. And possibly with actual cars who are in pursuit.

Michael Kuntzman – Michael Kuntzman EP [ML2242]

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 hipodromeacid house, alleviated records, michael kuntzmanLeave a comment

A 2023 return to Alleviated Records for Michael Kuntzman after his split ep ‘the Underground Files 1’ from 2016. Four Freaky Dixie Jacking tracks from Memphis, giving meaning to the ‘Deep South’ here.