Billy Nightmare – Reality Check EP [DE227]

August 29, 2018August 28, 2018 hipodromebilly nightmare, chicago house, dark entries records, mystic bill, re-release, reissue, technoLeave a comment

Digging deep into the Chicago Rave vaults to re-issue the debut EP from Billy Nightmare aka “Mystic Bill” Torres. Growing up in Miami, Bill was involved in various parts of the music industry, from working at Flamingo Record Pool, to playing guitar for the band Life In Sodom (80’s Synth/Goth band). His interest in both House & Industrial music inspired him to make his move to the Windy City. Bill quickly became involved in the night scene with residencies at clubs like Shelter, Crobar, & Smart Bar. ‘Reality Check’ was released in 1996 on Woody McBride’s label Sounds. Originally the project was to be titled ” Billy’s Nightmare”, but to avoid being jinxed for life, Torres decided to switch it to Billy Nightmare. He put the Mystic Bill alias aside, got a hair cut, changed his sound and became this new persona. ‘Reality Check’ consists of 4 tracks, recorded at Mirage Studios in Chicago in 1996. Two tracks on the A-side are dark thumpers and will haunt your head for days. Side B has 2 versions of the same song, lighter and funkier in mood both show the diversity Mystic Bill is capable of producing.

Bill Converse – Hulled EP [DE222]

August 29, 2018August 28, 2018 hipodromebill converse, chicago house, dark entries records, technoLeave a comment

Dark Entries presents a 4-track EP from Austin, Texas analogue hardware enthusiast Bill Converse. Immersed in the early days of the 90s midwest rave scene, Bill began DJing at a young age in Lansing, Michigan. Techno, noise, ambient and tape processing are all part of his uncanny sound palette. ‘Hulled’ is a 25 minute journey spread across 4 tracks of glacial abandon. All tracks were recorded directly to tape with no overdubs, made at Converse’s home studio. Bill says these tracks represent “ocean waves in stormy conditions, dark grey blue water, or more generally speaking something ominous and beautiful.” The songs on this release reveal a sublime influence from Detroit techno, IDM, and Acid. Built around vintage synthesizer lines and gritty drum machine percussion, the tracks ebb and flow like the effect of sun shimmering on water, woozy, gauzy and ephemeral.

Bill Converse – Converse EP [FIT-020]

August 29, 2018April 13, 2020 hipodromeacid house, bill converse, fit sound, technoLeave a comment

Acidic powerhouse Bill Converse makes his debut on Fit Sound. His sound is a refreshing perspective informed by the midwest warehouse parties of which he was schooled mutated into his own blend. Treading the line between melody and brutality, while never being heavy handed, Converse has proved himself once again to be a true original lurking in the underground today.

Takenoko – L’Amour Est Mon Arme [ERC062]

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018 hipodromealbum, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, italo-disco, synth pop, takenokoLeave a comment

Emotional Rescue presents French 80s electronic band Takenoko and their unique and quirky euro synth-pop, here as collected works from 1982 to 1988. The compilation includes their 3 singles plus a number of unreleased songs heard for the first time. Formed in 1981 when Bruno Aujard, Jean Louis Simonet and Jean Michel Louisor met in Bordeaux, France, the trio took their admiration of post punk bands like Talking Heads and Gang Of Four and mixed it with the pioneering sound of Kraftwerk and the new wave of UK electronic bands and set about composing songs with the simple aim to make people dance. Encompassing their interest in Japanese culture, Takenoko, meaning young bamboo shoot – a metaphor for teenager in Japan – was born.

Takenoko – Sneaker Mixes [ERC063]

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018 hipodromeedits, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, italo-disco, sneaker, synth pop, takenokoLeave a comment

Emotional Rescue returns to the music of Takenoko, the Bordeaux based synth-pop project from 1982-1988, to follow their LP collection L’Amour Est Mon Arme (ERC062), with an EP of remixes from Dresden’s cult-like producer, Sneaker DJ.

Fred Ventura & Alba – My Life [CTC369.004]

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018 hipodromealba, closing the circle, electro, fred ventura, italo-disco, keen kLeave a comment

A new Italo Disco production based on an old musical sketch by Fred Ventura. Rediscovered on a cassette from 1984.

Transilvania Gastronomică Party @ Mango Bar (Sibiu) 15.09.2018

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 hipodrome716 music, dj7, guillaume le roux, hipodrome, hipodrome selectors, mango, my transylvania, the hipodrome of musicLeave a comment

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VA – Kale Plankieren: Dutch Cassette Rareties 1981 – 1987 Vol. 2 [KH016]

August 27, 2018September 17, 2019 hipodromeanother, compilation, de fabriek, eric toornend, experimental, knekelhuis, minimal synth, synth wave, the hi-tones, van kayeLeave a comment

After last years excellent discoveries from Volume 1, another batch of ‘lost’ and unreleased Dutch (cassette) material is coming back to the future. For this sequel we dug deep into the Dutch lowlands and again found some independent music that’s still relevant today. In the process we met even more amazing musicians and heard great stories from a distant-not-so-distant past. Expect a wide palette of DIY and experimental sounds by artists from Groningen, Zwolle, Arnhem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Tilburg and Deurne.

Limit-Xperience – OE001 [OE001]

August 27, 2018July 5, 2019 hipodromeelectro, industrial, juan mendez, limit-xperience, loraine sangre, orden extatica, silent servant, technoLeave a comment

Brand new label Orden Extática from New York, featuring Loraine Sangre and Silent Servant. Limit-Xperience is a culmination of formative experiences as well as present of evolving influences of Silent Servant & L. Sangre. The two tap into both their distinct shared points of view, as well as integrating of the space where their individual inclinations lie. A joint expression of driven electronic music, and eras since passed filter thru and draw from electro, techno, industrial, and more of their musical fundamentals. In similarities as well as differences, their coming together allows for a permutation that is their own.

Sun Ra – Disco 3000 [COSMOALIENS111]

August 26, 2018August 24, 2018 hipodromealbum, art yard records, jazz, re-release, reissue, sun raLeave a comment

You can count on Art Yard to replenish our jazz charts with the very best material from the great Sun Ra, whether that’s them putting out previously unreleased material or simply reissuing some of their already excellent material. This time, we have a tidy repress of the mythical “Disco 3000”, cited by many as Ra’s nuttiest piece of work or, in fact, a segment of music which totally made – and arguably finished – the free jazz sound. It’s a ride – if you haven’t heard it already then pounce on it! On the B-side, the magnificent “Third Planet/Friendly Galaxy/Dance Of The Cosmos-Aliens” is pure heaven for all those with an itch for some innovative drum machine patterns, as Ra goes further than anyone else ever did with some drums, organ and…are those effects? Legendary stuff!

Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – Journey In Satchidananda / Blue Nile [GOND12001]

August 26, 2018October 7, 2020 hipodromegondwana records, jazz, matthew halsall, re-release, reissue, the gondwana orchestraLeave a comment

Originally isused back in 2015 and now selling for silly money on Discogs and Ebay, Gondwana Records is announcing the re-release of Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra’s tribute to Allice Coltrane / Journey in Satchidananda and Blue Nile. Featuring Matthew Halsall trumpet, Lisa Mallett flute, Rachael Gladwin harp, Taz Modi piano, Gavin Barras bass, Gaz Hughes drums and Nat Birchall percussion and recorded at the legendary Maida Vale Studios.

VA – IMF10 Part 3 [IMF10.3]

August 25, 2018August 24, 2018 hipodromeavion, gotshell, index marcel fengler, luke slater, marcel fengler, peter van hoesen, sebastian kramer, techno, thomas hesslerLeave a comment

A project 18 months in the making, Marcel Fengler presents a IMF10, a three part compilation series detailing the past, present and future of his label Index Marcel Fengler. Part 3 focuses on the other end of the techno spectrum and features Marcel Fengler’s first original production in two years, a rare offering from Sebastian Kramer (aka Redshape), A prized Luke Slater re-work of Thomas Hessler, while Belgian shapeshifter Peter Van Hoesen crafts a powerful production to add to the pot. Avion makes a return alongside emerging Columbian talent Gotshell.

Tensal – Graphical Remixes [SOMA526]

August 25, 2018August 24, 2018 hipodromedrone, electro, hector sandoval, pessimist, shifted, soma records, techno, tensal, umweltLeave a comment

Following the critically acclaimed debut album from Tensal, Soma presents a specially commissioned remix EP to compliment the album. A varied collection of artists are prominent on the release with new and established alike, each delivering their own take on Tensal’s originals. UK producer Pessimist opens the EP. His unique aesthetic of Jungle/Drum&Bass – come – Techno certainly makes its presence felt on the A-Side as he delivers a monster of a remix, soaked in dark, brooding textures and broken rhythms. Another UK techno export makes his debut on Soma as Shifted lends his remix skills to the package. Pulsating and propulsive, Shifted exudes pure energy with his version of Santolaya. Prolific French producer Umwelt closes out the EP with his interpretation of Belga. An old skool, electro affair Umwelt still retains a melancholic edge to the production.

VA – Mogul 4 [TFGC015]

August 24, 2018August 23, 2018 hipodromeaiwo posse, disco, experimental, house, mogul, niklas wandt, phaserboys, stabil elite, themes for great cities, wolf mullerLeave a comment

Themes For Great Cities presents Mogul 4, a collection of 4 diverse tracks by Stabil Elite, PhaserBoys, Wolf Muller and Aiwo Posse.

DâM-Funk – Architecture II [SAFT18]

August 24, 2018August 23, 2018 hipodromedam funk, deep house, detroit house, disco, funk, saftLeave a comment

DâM-Funk has left his LA home for another DJ tour across the European continent. What better way to celebrate this than to release a follow-up record to the infamous Architecture release from 2016. Architecture II is an up-tempo, dreamlike journey through the sonic palette of the Los Angeles based producer. The 12” contains four tracks that are carefully crafted to co-exist on the same record. ‘In The City’ is a drum oriented breeder with a constantly evolving bass line, that supports the cheerful and breezy melodies. ‘Best Weekend’ is dripping with lush synthesizer tones and meaty drums. DaM-Funk knows how to set a hazy atmosphere, the conflicting tones of the sophomore effort are impressive. ‘Best Weekend’ is a must hear for lovers of the DF repertoire. The B-side is opening up with the warm sounds of ‘Bounce’. The artist’s signature basslines thump away whilst a breezy chord and some exceptional FX work help to achieve a sense of lightness. ‘Don’t Give Up’ is a work of challenging Piano riffs and splashy synthesizers that evolve through and sometimes come together in an abundance of modulation and joy.

Reedale Rise – Luminous Air [KONDI019]

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018 hipodromealbum, detroit, electro, house, kondi records, reedale rise, simon keatLeave a comment

Kondi welcomes Reedale Rise to the imprint with his debut album. The Liverpool wonder AKA Simon Keat has impressed almost everyone with his unique take on classic house and techno compositions in a wide range. Beautiful synth pads, punchy, crunchy and groovy electro beats arranged around a good old fashioned analogue synth bass with a characteristic bending synth lead sound on top is really hard not to love and pretty much sums up what Reedale Rises electrofunk journeys are all about. Luminous Air is one big lush, joyful and emotional ride throughout the late summer breeze and is a sure hit whether you go for a party on the beach, a nighttime drive on HWY1 or just need an easy night with a drink on the balcony.

Timothy J Fairplay – DX Marks The Spot [BODYWORKS1]

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018 hipodromebodyworks, electro, house, techno, timothy j fairplayLeave a comment

New US label Bodyworks kicks things off with Timothy J Fairplay. 4 tracks of electro madness with influences ranging from new wave, italo, gigolo/ebm, chicago (acid house & early industrial) & 1890’s haunted brothel vibes.

Abby Echiverri – Ab Initio EP [BK032]

August 23, 2018February 11, 2020 hipodromeabby echiverri, electro, techno, the bunkerLeave a comment

From the very first track, it’s clear that Abby Echiverri’s debut, the “Ab Initio” EP is something different and rare: a polished and fresh interpretation of electronic music that incorporates classic electro squelches with intricate broken beats and expansive synthesizer zone-outs.

Jordan Creighton @ Belfast Underground Radio 20.07.2018

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 hipodromebelfast underground, electro, house, jordan creighton, podcast, techno, thought cameraLeave a comment

VA – Compact Wrecks [COM1]

August 22, 2018December 12, 2019 hipodromealphonse, compilation, dawl, dj fett burger, dj normal 4, electro, house, klasse recordings, klasse wrecks, luca lozano, mr. ho, privacy, technoLeave a comment

Klasse Wrecks present the first release in the new Compact Wrecks series, a new set of releases coming on Compact Disc. Compositions on COM1 come from label founders Luca Lozano and Mr Ho in addition to producers associated with the label, namely Omega III, Fett Birger, Privacy, Your Planet Is Next, Dawl and Alphonse. The compilation, which clocks in at just over an hour, ranges from frantic jungle and breakbeat-infused acid to chilled-out trance, making time for forays into bleep, electro and house