Colin Potter – The Where House [DE214]

June 26, 2018June 25, 2018 hipodromealbum, colin potter, dark entries records, electro, integrated circuit recordings, minimal synth, re-release, reissue, synth waveLeave a comment

Colin Potter is a sound engineer and musician currently based in London. He has worked within the fields of electronic and experimental music for over 35 years. He started the esteemed ICR (Integrated Circuit Recordings) label in 1981 releasing a clutch of wonderful home recordings of his own, over half a dozen small run cassette only releases. ‘The Where House?’ was recorded in 1981 at IC Studio, a converted wash house in Sutton on the Forest in North Yorkshire. The album was self-released on cassette that same year via ICR. This expanded double LP edition features all 13 tracks from the original tape on vinyl for the first time plus 4 bonus tracks. ‘The Where House?’ is a prime example of early UK post-punk/industrial electronic music.

Inhalt – Commerce [DE213]

June 26, 2018June 25, 2018 hipodromedark entries records, electro, inhalt, matia simovich, philip winiger, steven campodonico, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

Dark Entries is proud to release ‘Commerce’, the third EP from San Francisco-based trio Inhalt, German for “content”. ‘Commerce’ is a close examination of the self destructive tendency of the ego in relation to the allure of negativity and mass tragedy. The EP details the psychopathy of relentless thirst mandated by neo-liberalism and traverses through the adoption of social and economic technologies that strengthen domination vis a vis self enslavement to disempowerment. Employing the best of both modern and vintage techniques, the four songs on the EP utilize dense production, big snares, and powerful German vocals from Philip.

DMX Krew live @ Lente Kabinet Festival 26.05.2018

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018 hipodromeacid, dekmantel festival, dmx krew, ed dmx, edward upton, electro, lente kabinet festival, live actLeave a comment

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No Moon – Sirens EP [MTRON007]

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018 hipodromeelectro, fred shepherd, house, mechatronica music, no moonLeave a comment

No Moon blends electro, breaks, acid and UK bass into a forward-thinking club EP for the 7th release from Berlin based collective, Mechatronica. Opening with ‘Sirens’, the A-side plunges straight into deep and breaky sub-domains, before sliding on to the brighter and melodic, but equally heavy workout, ‘Bathtub Dub’. On the flip, electro and UK bass come together on gloomy tool ‘Where Am I’, before ‘Acid IX’ finishes off the record with a blissful, distorted acid frenzy for the floor.

Solar and Brother Nebula – S.I.S. [LWK8]

June 25, 2018April 6, 2022 hipodromeacid, brother nebula, electro, house, legwork records, saville, solarLeave a comment

Solar and Brother Nebula invade your earthly ears with some proper cosmic, throbbing electronics on the latest from Legwork featuring Savile on the remix front.

Plant43 – From Deep Streams [SHIPLP07]

June 24, 2018May 3, 2021 hipodromealbum, ambient, electro, emile facey, experimental, plant43, shipwrec recordsLeave a comment

Emile Facey (Plant43) has been at the forefront of electronic for more than twelve years. During that time the British producer has released on a host of seminal labels, expanding his style and sound in new directions. Although Plant43 is typically classified as a purveyor of electro, behind those driving rhythms and steely percussion a tenderness has always been present, an emotion expressed in lilting melodies and complex harmonies. It is these melodies and harmonies that come into focus on Plant43’s debut ambient album. On “From Deep Streams” is a rich and textured tapestry of synth work, a soundtrack that organically unfurls from nightime woodland walks and city stargazing to mindful solitude. The eight tracks offer the listener a calming journey into stillness, an excursion through gentle audio currents and a moment to pause and take in an inspiring vista of sound. Recorded over the space of 3 months, this album gives the quiet, the subtle and the sometimes underappreciated centre stage whilst casting light on yet another side of Emile Facey’s ever-evolving music.

Vactrol Park – Music from the Luminous Void [MTLP003]

June 24, 2018February 3, 2020 hipodromealbum, ambient, electro, experimental, guido zen, kyle martin, malka tuti, vactrol parkLeave a comment

Vactrol Park continue surprising, this time with a full LP in the shape of ‘Music from the Luminous Void’. The album sees them delve much deeper into more atmospheric realms. Using modular synths and unexpected drum machine sequencing they leave the 4X4 beats behind in favor of off-world rhythms and ever growing bass.

Actress x London Contemporary Orchestra – LAGEOS [ZEN251]

June 24, 2018June 21, 2018 hipodromeactress, album, classical, darren cunningham, experimental, london contemporary orchestra, ninja tuneLeave a comment

Following the release of the ”Audio Track 5” EP, electronic producer and musician Darren Cunningham AKA Actress and the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO) are to release a full album of their collaboration entitled ”LAGEOS”.

Grad_U – Dream Observer EP [ECHOECHO001]

June 24, 2018June 21, 2018 hipodromeambient techno, dub techno, echo echo, echocord, grad_uLeave a comment

Echocord launchs the sub-label Echo Echo with the ‘Dream Observer’ EP from Grad_U. The release opens with ‘Jacob’s Dream’, fifteen minutes of release date: subtly modulating synth glitches, ethereal synth drones, sweeping atmospherics and dubby echoes creating a hypnotic, ever-unfolding composition. ‘Observing The Night Sky’ then follows on the flip side with thunderous kick drums, rumbling low-end pulses, wandering dub chords and bubbling glitches all subtly nuanced throughout the tracks ten-minute duration.

VA – Napoli Segreta Vol.1 [EAS018/NG02]

June 23, 2018May 12, 2023 hipodromecompilation, disco, donatella viaggiano, donn anna, early sounds recordings, funk, ng records, oro, pino amorosoLeave a comment

Early Sounds announce, in collaboration with NG Rec, first volume of Napoli Segreta, a meticulous selection of the rarest and most sought after compositions of the 70’s and 80’s Napolitan disco and funk scene.” Everybody is haunting for the essence of the city and its sound. Such a haunting is so cruel that originality risks the extinction within the goat of fake authenticities, being them musical, cultural or artistic authenticities. Enough is enough! It is time to react. It is time to give back to the city what somebody wish to be steel forever. Time before samplers colonized the global acoustic imagery, here, in Naples, for Naples, throughout its metropolitan spaces and rhythms, such beautiful tracks have been recorded that once you listen to them they remain indelible. And after years spent following the footprints of legendary characters beneath a urban underground that crawls with anecdotes and passion, immersed in bloody quests into oceans of vinyl records, dusty tapes, in the midst of emotional vicissitudes, parties, sea, recording studios and seagulls…

Conjunto Jovens Africanos – Nhu Djon / Volta Pa Terra [OST4502]

June 23, 2018June 21, 2018 hipodromeafrican, cape verde, conjunto jovens africanos, disco, funk, ostinato records, outernational, ze orlandoLeave a comment

Continuing Ostinato’s series of Cape Verde 45s showcasing diasporan bands that are staples in Europe’s Cape Verdean communities, Ostinato Records presents timeless dance music for the summer by Conjunto Jovens Africanos, founded by Ze Orlando, a respected producer originally from São Tomé. Formed and originally based in Lisbon, the band fused raw Funaná rhythms from the Cape Verdean island of Santiago with syncopated electric guitars, raucous synthesizers, relentless percussion, and addictive vocals that kept their compatriots on their feet across little known Krioulu nightclubs in Europe’s major cities. First released in 1984, Conjuntos Jovens Africanos’ ”Nhu Jhon” and ”Volta Pa Terra” are stellar representations of modernized Funaná’s endless energy.

Pasiphae – Drifter

June 22, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromeambient, brokntoys, minimal synth, pasiphae, synth waveLeave a comment

Miss Kittin & The Hacker – Lost Tracks Vol. 2 [DE216]

June 22, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromedark entries records, electro, michel amato, miss kittin, synth pop, the hackerLeave a comment

Miss Kittin & The Hacker are the electro duo of Caroline Hervé and Michel Amato from Grenoble, France. The pair met during the early 90s at a rave and soon after bought turntables and began DJing. In 1996, they started writing music heavily influenced by 1980s synthpop and post-punk bands, as well as Italo Disco. Lost Tracks Vol. 2′ contains 4 previously unreleased demos recorded between 1997 and 1999. The duo fused 80’s European New Wave/Italo Disco with 90’s Detroit Electro, by utilizing verse-chorus structures, they playfully shook up the loop based hard techno and electro that was popular at the time. The songs are direct, spontaneous, seemingly improvised in places. Miss Kittin sings about falling in love in the new millennium, snuff movies and controlling the unknown trip to death, all in her cheekily derisive French accent.

Death in Vegas – Honey [DRONE015]

June 22, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromedeath in vegas, drone out records, electro, katie stelmanis, richard fearless, sasha grey, synth pop, synth wave, technoLeave a comment

Death in Vegas return with the single ‘Honey’, its second collaboration with Sasha Grey. ‘Honey’ is a slow, seductive serenade, with an organic, psychedelic tone: dreamy and dripping with intensity. The B -side features ‘Witchdance Dub’, Richard Fearless’ long-held remix Of ‘Witchdance’ Off Trans-love Energies, featuring the haunting vocals of Katie Stelmanis from Austra. This track is effortless, minimal dance music imbued with Fearless’ unique production sound.

JAI/MAHL – #DontjusttalkaboutitbeAboutIt [MNSX012]

June 21, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromehieroglyphic being, house, jai/mahl, jamal moss, midnight shift, technoLeave a comment

A message to all listening: #DontjusttalkaboutitbeAboutIt. Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being invokes his JAI/MAHL alias with a message in the music. Reprogramming club consciousness with 4 transdimensional sonic incantations and rhythmic transgressions of the highest order.

E Davd – Distant Sun [XK012]

June 21, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromee.davd, house, techno, x-kalayLeave a comment

X-Kalay hit up the land down under once again, this time bringing some pensive, intergalactic electro and house flavours from Sydney native E Davd. The self-styled Cosmic Healer turns in an EP of similar flavor to his first effort; ice cold pads, hypnotic 303 basslines and liberal use of that 707 rim shot combine to create a record shot through with reflection and melancholy.

ADSX with Hanoben – Phone Sex [DISCO15]

June 21, 2018November 16, 2020 hipodromeacid house, adsx, andre fischer, discos capablanca, hanoben, sharif laffreyLeave a comment

Two Berlin underdogs and a Detroit ravemaster. ADSX aka Andre Fischer might sound new to many but has been an active part of the underground electronic movement for the last 30 years. Benji DF aka Hanoben is no newbie to the scene either and might have soundtracked your night if you were to be found at clubs like Tresor or Snax in the late 90s. Together they recorded an ode to aural sex, its acid counterpart, and a genius sketch of a club banger. When label honcho Capablanca heard the latter had little doubts about commissioning an extended mix to Motor City’s Special Forces Gen. Sharif Laffrey delivers an unstoppable 12 minute dancefloor annihilator.

Andrew Red Hand – Inverted Audio MIX 278

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromeandrew red hand, detroit techno, electro, interview, inverted audio, podcast, romanianLeave a comment

VA – Machine Funk Is Our Game Volume 2 [KJ033]

June 20, 2018May 20, 2020 hipodromeelectro, heidi sabertooth, kraftjerkz, krom3, luke eargoggle, speaking parts, technoLeave a comment

The second volume of machine funk features the world famous Luke Eargoggle as well as the A.I. being, KROM3, Philadelphia’s Speaking Parts, and New York’s Heidi Sabertooth. Classic electro/techno tracks. Speaking Parts sounds like an industrial version of mid-80s LA electro. Sabertooth brings the funk with a detailed track which evolves as it plays.

Quadratschulz – Not a Number [NN011]

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 hipodromeacid house, electro, nocta numerica records, quadratschulzLeave a comment

Modern electro-house by Quadratschulz on Nocta Numerica.