Steve Murphy – Mira Electronics [LT056]

March 22, 2019December 29, 2019 hipodromealbum, electro, italo-disco, lobster theremin, steve murphy, synth waveLeave a comment

Steve Murphy returns to Lobster Theremin for his debut solo album, curdling a molten mixture of metallic tones and stomping rhythms all culled from the electro, new wave, EBM and italo worlds. Cold wave spoken word vocals shimmer, holla and wail from the depths of an 80’s basement studio (Connessione Europa, Digital Fix Today); stomping italo rhythms take off with a flourish and wash, as they’re bound onto the surface of poly synth dreams (Space Train, Mira Electronics); bastardised modular squelches and blips reveal a hidden underground lab (Ray Gun); modem-bleeping electro machine-worx and on-the-run basslines from 2125 (Disappointed, The Truth, Again); the end, when it comes, is a slow play-em-off jam. An italo electro elevator them tune gently carrying us up to a formerly erased dystopian level of this monolithic brutalist cuboid.

I-F – Space Invaders’ Revenge [V006]

March 22, 2019March 25, 2019 hipodromeelectro, i-f, intergalactic gary, interr-ference, viewlexxLeave a comment

Space Invaders… They never quit smoking grass. And why living in a grey reality when the grass is greener on the other side This release features an extra long and remastered harvest. As an extra added bonus you’ll get an instrumental version and the previously only on CD released Pong’s Run’ by I-F and Intergalactic Gary. Mothers keep your children away from these deadbeats; they’re up to no good smoking and gaming their lives away.

Microthol – Transmissions [TRUST035]

March 22, 2019March 6, 2020 hipodromeelectro, experimental, microthol, techno, trustLeave a comment

2019 marks the return of Austrian electro duo Microthol with the project’s first EP in 8 years. ‘Transmissions’ is the culmination of years of sonic research. From techno-esque opener ‘Hostile Invasion’ to ‘Transmission 0604’s soundtrack of a burning space ship spiralling out of control – ‘Transmissions’ is much the sonic equivalent of a wormhole linking the aural orbits of Ultradyne and Autechre.

TV.OUT – Radio Rituel 13

March 21, 2019February 5, 2020 hipodromepodcast, acid, electro, techno, industrial, tv.out, radio rituelLeave a comment

VA – Eminent Domain [LIES125]

March 21, 2019February 28, 2020 hipodrome51717, ariisk, beau wanzer, compilation, daniel holt, electro, enrique, experimental, filth, halflings, industrial, jt whitfield, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, nick klein, shane english, skander, technoLeave a comment

Massive 22 track compilation spanning three vinyl lps and one 45 showcasing a wide scope of subterranean American electronics. This is just a small look into the the massive contemporary underbelly of odd-ball sonic bottom dwellers making noise across the 50 states. These tranmissions come from remote government outposts, booming overcrowded metropolis’, outskirts of America’s South and even the long forgotten muck and sleaze of Northeastern suburbia. This America in its glory, a nasty place rife with tension and division, ready to boil over into complete chaos at any given moment and these are artists that walk amongst it. Absorbing it all and spitting it out, moments of clarity and tranqilty go head to head with dramatic clashes, attempting to make sense of it all or simply to isolate oneself and escape this morbid world. A definitive sonic document of modern life in a nation on the decline.

VA – Previously Undisclosed Rituals II [VEYL006]

March 21, 2019November 9, 2020 hipodromeacid, industrial, compilation, december, tv.out, dj loser, veyl, vaal, lost highway, ayarcanaLeave a comment

Veyl is introducing the second edition of ceremonial covenant, ‘Previously Undisclosed Rituals II’. The all-star cast which includes December (Blackest Ever Black/Pinkman), Vaal (Pale Blue Dot), TV.OUT (L.I.E.S.), Instruments of Discipline overlords Operant, Lost Highway, human bulldozer Ayarcana and the Greek tragedy DJ Loser.

Ryen March – Pale Desert [SPZ007]

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 hipodromedrone, industrial, ryen march, spazio records, technoLeave a comment

‘Pale Desert’ is the first release of the Australian born, Berlin based producer Ryen March. The name resonates not only the dry outback of his hometown, but it also mirrors the soundscape of the tracks – being completely raw and sweaty at the same time. The five track strong EP has it’s core in the techno swamp but with the aesthetics of punk and EBM.

Imre Kiss @ UPart (Cluj-Napoca) 05.04.2019

March 20, 2019March 19, 2019 hipodromeimre kiss, sound not found, upartLeave a comment

Imre Kiss – Dispatch Agency 88

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 hipodromedispatch agency, electro, imre kiss, podcastLeave a comment

RX-101 – Dopamine [SUCTION047]

March 20, 2019July 12, 2020 hipodromeelectro, erik jong, experimental, rx-101, suction recordsLeave a comment

RX-101 is Dutch producer Erik Jong, who recorded hundreds of top-tier AFX/Rephlex-style tracks to cassette tape from 1997-1999, but never sent out any demos. Suction Records discovered RX-101’s output via Erik’s Soundcloud page and they began work on an ongoing campaign to release his music. Now Suction presents ‘Dopamine’, RX-101’s first full-length vinyl LP, a special batch of melodic, chilled out techno and electronica.

DMX Krew – Glad To Be Sad [HYPELP012]

March 20, 2019March 19, 2019 hipodromeacid, album, dmx krew, ed dmx, edward upton, electro, hypercolourLeave a comment

A long player of new music from DMX Krew on Hypercolour. ‘Glad To Be Sad’ presents the usual collection of first class electronic funk and modular melodies that DMX is known for, but covers a wide and colourful palette of rhythm and sound, abundant on the bass and with a heavy dose of futurism in its waves of glorious synth-work and deadly drum machine rhythms.

Maschine pres. Answer Code Request @ Control Club 22.03.2019

March 19, 2019March 18, 2019 hipodromeanswer code request, chlorys, club control, maschine, patrick graeserLeave a comment

Mark Forshaw @ Tresor Globus 22.02.2019

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 hipodromeacid house, mark forshaw, techno, tresor clubLeave a comment

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VA – Various [USR011]

March 19, 2019October 27, 2020 hipodromeelectro, eoism, erotek, heath brunner, orlando voorn, techno, undersound recordingsLeave a comment

The various EP opens with V9843 from Heath Brunner aka Silicon, previously released on the “There Was a Day” white label on V-max records and is a driving melodic techno classic. Next up there’s Manic (Maana Mix) by Erotek, doing what he does best with a ghetto electro beat. On the flipside there’s “Paradox”, an old archival track by Orland Voorn reminiscent of his earlier techno works from the 90s. Eoism close the EP with “Floaters”, a mellow electro track in the vein of the artists previous output on our label.

Exos – Alien Eyes [FIGUREX03]

March 19, 2019June 9, 2020 hipodromearnvidur snorrason, exos, figure, technoLeave a comment

Making a surprise addition to Len Faki’s respected Figure imprint is the enigmatic Icelandic techno legend Exos with the Alien Eyes EP. He’s built up a reputation over the years for his skillful and diverse executions of techno, and is quite the expert at cavernous dub techno (much like his father Octal) on the sinister locomotive groove of “Pulp”, followed by the hypnotic tunnel vision of the title track and the mentalist depth charged weapon “Changing Planets” which is perfect for trancing out under the strobe light.

Machinegewehr – Kurayami [EE025RTM]

March 18, 2019March 13, 2020 hipodromedisco, electro, electronic emergencies records, machinegewehr, synth waveLeave a comment

Rotterdam’s Machinegewehr returns to Electronic Emergencies with Kurayami, a four track 12-inch. Its analogue synths make Machinegewehr’s sound darker than ever, reaching into every groove. The embodiment of Disco Noir, the record leaves you with a sophisticated sadness, made bearable only by the pulsating bass and rolling beats leading you to the dance floor. Kurayami’s mysterious cover art was created by the multi-talented artist himself.

Unknown Artist – NOEDIT001 [NOEDIT001]

March 18, 2019March 28, 2020 hipodromealisha, anne clark, company b, deee-lite, disco, edits, house, italo-disco, jordan mccuaig, nocturne, nocturne editsLeave a comment

Four edits which have had been rinsed from Panorama Bar to Love International over the past 12 months finally see the light of day. Reworked lovingly for the dancefloors by Jordan McCuaig.

VC-118A – Inside [130DSR]

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 hipodromealbum, deep techno, delsin records, detroit techno, electro, mohlao, samuel van dijk, vc-118aLeave a comment

Samuel van Dijk releases his third album as VC-118A on Delsin Records. It dives deep into the sonic narrative of VC-118A (who is also known as Mohlao) and mixes up his unique sounds with evocative musical imagery. An album that goes from sparse, mysterious grooves to shiny underwater electro to frazzled and distorted techno via absorbing passages of ambient and overdriven machine workouts. It marks his first original work on Delsin, having released his distinctive brand of electro and techno on Frustrated Funk, Radio Matrix and Tabernacle before now.

Mike Dehnert – MD2.7 [MD2.7]

March 17, 2019March 15, 2019 hipodromemd2, mike dehnert, technoLeave a comment

It has been few years since MD2.6, but after a long hiatus techno DJ and producer Mike Dehnert continues his exploration on MD2 with a new EP filled with straight and destructive techno tracks.

Decka / OtherForm – UNTERWEGS01 [WEGS001]

March 17, 2019March 15, 2019 hipodromedecka, otherform, techno, unterwegs recordsLeave a comment

The first record on Unterwegs sees the forces of two Bristolian producers: Decka and OtherForm, combined on a split EP. Decka’s tracks are formed with pulsating, mind bending synth trips making you lose yourself into staggering locked grooves; both are killer dance floor weapons in their own right. OtherForm brings exquisitely produced, earth-shuddering artifacts to the B side. Concentrated in dark and heavy low end, both tracks show off Other Form’s eloquent sound design and ability to sustain tension.