Eddie Leader ft. Kids In The Streets – Pressure [HUDD068]

June 20, 2023September 19, 2023 hipodromechez damier, deep house, eddie leader, house, hudd traxx, kids in the streetsLeave a comment

The story behind Hudd Traxx label head Eddie Leader’s new single is one that begins with a rescue mission. Driving from his base in Manchester to London, to collect a stranded Chez Damier, due to a cancelled flight, and deliver him to his gig in Manchester that same night. Post gig, deep in merriment, and having given way to the lure of the machines, both Eddie, Chez & Tomson spent time jamming in the studio and recording vocals. Late last year Leader dusted off these ideas and and set to work on crafting a new single…. Pressure.

State Of Soul – Sun Empire [CRM25]

June 20, 2023June 28, 2023 hipodromecosmic garden, cosmic rhythm, deep house, michele lamacchia, nicola loporchio, rhythm of paradise, state of soulLeave a comment

Nicola Loporchio and Michele Lamacchia return to the Cosmic Rhythm imprint and introduce you to a new project, State Of Soul. They will guide you through deep, Italo, Balearic and Mediterranean sonorities, Afro, jazz and soul.

Sacred Stones – Sacred Stones 02 [TM-XX2]

June 19, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromedavid fogarty, house, luca trentini, sacred stones, techno, transmigration, trentLeave a comment

The second outing from Transmigration’s anything goes sub-label Sacred Stones. Four DJ edits covering repurposed free techno, extended proto trance and a cosmic jam with Cocktail D’Amore resident Trent.

Trent – Rosco Disco [BLESSYOU014]

June 19, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromebless you, disco, house, luca trentini, sound metaphors records, trentLeave a comment

Luca Trentini aka Trent is back on BLESSYOU with another EP. Three new tracks further deepening his explorations in masterful sample collages borrowing heavy percussive elements from his refined library of sounds juxtaposed with patterns of wild vocals, trippy sound effects and offset sax solos. Taking you to unforeseeable places with this rhythmic whirlwind of force much in tune with the artwork featuring a 17th century wind chart for aiding sailors in nautical explorations.

Anti-Time – Dream Baby / Free Recipe [SMR016]

June 19, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromeanti-time, gabi delgado, house, new beat, re-release, reissue, saba komossa, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

The original Berlin dance floor trouble makers from the early 90s, Saba Komossa and Gabi Delgado’s joint project Anti-Time was a powerful soundtrack to Berlin’s nightlife after the wall came down. Merging their naive curiosity with access to latest studio equipment guided by an unmatchable instinct for what works on a dancefloor, Gabi and Saba created a sound so classic and unmistakably their own that still today it refreshes the ears. For many an established masterpiece, for others a time capsule love message from over 3 decades ago, but for everyone it’s an essential piece of European club scene history. This album combines both of the known Anti-Time releases from 1990 and 1991 into one release.

Gigi Testa – Jinja [RH-STOREJAMS024]

June 19, 2023June 16, 2023 hipodromeafrobeat, gigi testa, house, rush hour, rush hour store jamsLeave a comment

Gigi Testa, a bona fide Neapolitan hero whose work not only draws inspiration from local music of the last four decades – think Pino Daniele, Tullio de Piscopo, Tony Esposito, James Senese & Napoli Centrale, Nu Guinea, Mystic Jungle Tribe and rising stars such Fabio Fattore, Daniel Monaco and Raffaele Attansio – but also high-quality deep house and African music in all its forms.

Kaukolampi – Inside The Sphere [OMLP26]

June 18, 2023June 16, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, drone, experimental, kaukolampi, optimo music, timo kaukolampiLeave a comment

Optimo Music continue to dazzle with their increasing experimentation, this time welcoming Finnish producer and K-X-P frontman Timo Kaukolampi to the fore. Exploring the concept of sound as a physical and spatial phenomenon, the LP explores Kaukolampi’s idea of “the sphere”: his metaphysical and/or musical analogy for being subject to an undetectable outside force, as if being manipulated by an unseen cult. Hypnotic, eerie grooves play out in a muted, time-crystalline fashion, all tracks evoking the feeling of being locked in spherical amber, unwitting.

Dressel Amorosi – Buio In Sala [SPE79]

June 18, 2023September 13, 2023 hipodromeambient, dressel amorosi, experimental, fabio frizzi, federico amorosi, four flies records, heinrich dressel, soundtrack, valerio lombardozziLeave a comment

The new digital single from Italian duo Dressel Amorosi, like many of their previous productions, is perfect as a theme for the soundtrack of an imaginary film inspired by the great Italian horror films of the 70s and 80s. Indeed, it has all the sonic ingredients of that fascinating and yet disquieting world and its inextricable mixture of suspense, dream and adventure. The theme starts at the piano, originating from a sweet but haunting melody that seems to evoke distant memories, and then developing into a brilliant arrangement that combines the warmth of the prog bass played by Federico Amorosi (former bassist of Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin and a recurring collaborator of composer Fabio Frizzi) and the coldness of the razor-sharp synths played by Heinrich Dressel (aka electronic music composer Valerio Lombardozzi).

Som Imaginário – Banda Da Capital: Live in Brasilia 1976 [FARO237]

June 17, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromealbum, brazil, far out recordings, jazz, outernational, progressive rock, psych rock, som imaginarioLeave a comment

Som Imaginário are the stuff of MPB mythos. Integral to Brazil’s Clube Da Esquina movement in the early 1970s, a heady blend of progressive rock, folk, psychedelia, jazz and traditional Brazilian rhythm flows through the three studio albums the band recorded between ‘70 and ‘73. Flying the countercultural freak-flag amid the context of military dictatorship, the Brazilian prog lords shared much of the sense of experimentation and bountiful fuzz bequeathed by their tropicalismo forbearers. But armed with genius composers, arrangers and stupendously high-level musicianship, Som Imaginário introduced a potent harmonic complexity to Brazilian popular music, which would inspire generations of artists to come. On 4th October 1976, having finished a spell of recording and touring with Milton Nascimento, Som Imaginário performed a concert in celebration of Nature Day in Brasília. The recordings of the show would become “Banda Da Capital”, which, for the past half century, has laid dormant, waiting for its mystical power to be untapped.

Ali – Malaka LP [DEA009]

June 17, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromeafrobeat, album, ali, anukara records, arabic, disco, funk, indonesia, outernationalLeave a comment

The album Malaka is Ali’s desire to incorporate Middle Eastern culture (specifically music) with the elements of 70s Indonesian rock, cinematic soul, funk, disco, and afro beat to create a new groove and sound straight from the contemporary and vibrant Indonesian music scene. The title “Malaka” itself, represents the entrance where the Middle Eastern first come to Indonesia through trading in Malacca Strait / Channel many centuries ago. With all lyrics written in Arabic, this album builds on the influence of Middle Eastern art and music, which over centuries has assimilated itself deep into Indonesian culture and way of life. This album is trying to capture those long journeys, the “cultural dialogues” of our ancestors way back in the past, and bringing it back with modern touch through musical language. Malaka promises to deliver diverse and unique sounds (experience), with the mix between Middle Eastern and South East Asian cultures, in term of music. Which can’t be found in any other parts of the globe.

Bionda e Lupo – La Deutsche Vita LP [BELLADEVI]

June 16, 2023September 17, 2025 hipodromealbum, bionda e lupo, electro, italo-disco, new wave, sane, sneaker, synth popLeave a comment

A warm rain in August, the cool feeling of soft ice cream on the lips, golden light and tender smiles. The sweet scent of strawberries, people laughing in the backyard and autumn is already in the air. This is how the music of Bionda e Lupo feels. Joy and melancholy, warmth and goosebumps – that is “La Deutsche Vita”. Six summers – ten songs for the double album by the Berlin couple. Lively German lyrics allowing us to immerse ourselves in the world of Gertalo, as we surf on synths in the New German Wave and refresh ourselves with a splash of cheeky Schlager pop.

Timothy J. Fairplay – Hot Night For Slum Lord EP [IM013]

June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromedj overdose, ebm, electro, intergalactic gary, italo moderni, techno, timothy j fairplay, univacLeave a comment

UK based studio wizard Timothy J. Fairplay returns to Italo Moderni with a masterpiece EP including remixes by Dj Overdose, Intergalactic Gary and Univac. Three originals and three remixes influenced by italo disco with catchy basslines and acid harmonies. It is not a surprise that Italo Moderni & Timothy J. Fairplay are great combination together and this is a fine example of his quality studio productions.

Adrian Marth feat Diana Berti – Crystal Ball Visions EP [KRI003]

June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromeacid, adrian marth, chino, chupacabras, diana berti, ebm, electro, kri recordsLeave a comment

The third KRI Records release features the infamous Italo Moderni label boss Adrian Marth joining forces with the Italian EBM master Diana Berti (Violet Poison) and it’s a belter. Warm and punchy analog beats are spiced with haunting melodies and sinister pads that will break even the toughest of ravers. Sturdy EBM-ish, dark italo and wave production is cushioned with Adrian’s mysterious vocals adding yet another layer to a diverse EP accompanied by two heavy-weight remixes by Chino & Chupacabras.

Ekman – The Strange Vice of.. Ekman [CREME12-102/CREME12-103]

June 15, 2023June 14, 2023 hipodromeacid, album, creme organization, ekman, electro, roel dijcks, technoLeave a comment

Creme Organization presents a retrospective of sorts, compiled from dozens of unreleased tracks from literally two decades of producing, these gems were collecting dust in the vaults of Ekman. Ekman takes us to a journey deeper into the woods with his unique brooding electro, vivid sparkling soundscapes and minimum for the maximum dirty brown The Hague Acid (TM). Evocative and eerie electro from the Dutch master. The compilation is splitted into two parts including 7, respectively 6 tracks.

part 1 / part 2

Alberta Balsam – 15 Billion Elektrovolt [DUB050]

June 15, 2023June 29, 2023 hipodromealberta balsam, album, breaks, clone records, dub recordings, electroLeave a comment

Intuitive analog Electronix by the by the talented Alberta Balsam, one of Rotterdams upcoming talents.

Stigma / Dawl – CLUT006 [CLUT006]

June 15, 2023June 14, 2023 hipodromebreaks, clut communication, darren woollard, dawl, electro, house, steve marie, stigmaLeave a comment

New release on Clut Communication, this time with a split EP from Stigma and Dawl. Raw, heavy, aggressive basslines and cosmics linear synth are common element to make you understand how to burn the floor.

Levon Vincent – Work In Progress [NS-47]

June 14, 2023September 21, 2023 hipodromealbum, cassette, house, levon vincent, novel sound, technoLeave a comment

Levon Vincent returns with his fifth studio album, titled Work In Progress, the follow up to 2022’s Silent Cities cassette release. Progress sees the dub techno and NY house auteur throw away any overarching concept, apart from the idea that it must move you. Work In Progress is a collection of club ready jams that form the latest productions from Levon’s incredibly prolific run of 12”s he’s pressed on his own label Novel Sounds, directly for the next weekend’s sets. Rather than his previous albums presenting a finished story, his fifth presents a diarist’s work in progress, his latest club constructions, many raising the BPM to 140 to reflect the faster pace of his latest DJ sets.

Redshape – Acid Leak [RB117]

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 hipodromeacid, house, redshape, running back, sebastian kramer, technoLeave a comment

Redshape’s visits to Running Back are a welcome recurrence and a soothing reminder that techno and house can still come in several shapes and sizes. Related and referring to earlier acid studies on Release Me and to a certain extend on Rise, the masked man continues to find new approaches to the 303 canon with Acid Leak.

The Jaffa Kid – Polysynthesis pt. 2 [030EP027]

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 hipodrome030303 records, daniel pringle, house, techno, the jaffa kidLeave a comment

Daniel Pringle aka The Jaffa Kid returns to 030303 with a heavy and versatile five tracker. Amazon is a futuristic cut, reminiscent of Gerald Donald’s Arpanet project, but a little faster and even more otherworldly. On Drum Mode, Pringle adds some dramatic melodic layers to a bare steadily rolling kick drum – making it a perfect track for a melancholic rave. In the Morning, the first one on the flip, is a beautiful, arpeggio-driven electro jam that should appeal to fans of early Legowelt. We then enter breakbeat territory with the droney, mid-tempo Etafe warming you up for Rudiman, where Jaffa Kid lets Lynn Collins’ famous Think sample run wild in a spooky way. Stunning stuff.

Dolphins – 40G [PBD22]

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, benedikt frey, broken dreams, dolphins, experimental, markus woernle, menqui, nadia d'alo, pinkman records, technoLeave a comment

Pinkman’s resurrection of its Broken Dreams series is marked by a release of Dolphins – Benedikt Frey’s project with Markus Woernle and Nadia D’Alo. 40G evokes landscapes of doom, disorienting pleasure, and the surreal visions that occupy a sleepless night; the soundtrack to a Lynchian fantasy about the creatures that haunt the murky waters of the modern mind. It’s an album for finding yourself on a stranger’s couch, tearing at the fraying edges of another endless night, wrapped beneath a blanket of drugged-out kraut.