Operator – Cala Serena [IT069]

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 hipodromeilian tape, operator, rich jones, technoLeave a comment

Rich Jones is the man behind Operator and he’s been making increasingly potent waves with his own label Gnosis Records as well as outings on Singular Records. This outing on Munich’s Ilian Tape is a great example of his sound: ‘Mall To Beach ’80’ is vamping chords and hammering hits over hunched up drums, ‘Deliberate’ cuts more loose but is still a brilliantly loopy workout and ‘Wanderer’ brings thrilling, high-speed tech that skates on daddy drums and is wired up with electricity. ‘Sector Seven’ shuts down with more airy and floating rhythms.

Fabrizio Lapiana – Ritmo Ossessivo [ATTIC029]

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 hipodromeattic music, fabrizio lapiana, minimal techno, technoLeave a comment

Label owner Fabrizio Lapiana returns on Attic Music with ”Ritmo Ossessivo”, a three tracks techno EP that showcases again his mesmerising sound.

VA – Various Shades Vol. 1 [FD-010]

February 27, 2025March 7, 2025 hipodromealeqs notal, detroit house, forbidden dance, gary superfly, patrice scott, techno, xdbLeave a comment

Forbidden Dance Records presents its 10th vinyl release: “Various Shades Vol. 1” – a milestone that encapsulates the label’s commitment to diverse and innovative dance music. This V.A. EP features a carefully curated lineup of artists, blending renowned names with emerging talents: Patrice Scott, Aleqs Notal, XDB and Gary Superfly. The release offers a genre-spanning journey, with each track contributing to a rich and colorful exploration of sound that defines the label’s ethos.

Mono Junk – Loving Your Mind [BLOW21]

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 hipodromecold blow, detroit techno, electro, kimmo rapatti, mono junk, sansibarLeave a comment

Kim Rapatti, aka Mono Junk, is a key figure in Finnish techno, known for his deep, hardware-driven sound. A firm believer in analogue synthesis, he has been shaping raw and hypnotic club tracks since the early ’90s, drawing inspiration from Detroit pioneers like Derrick May and Juan Atkins.

Marcellus Pittman – Bumpin Squwow??? [UNI1009]

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 hipodromedetroit, detroit house, marcellus pittman, unirhythm recordsLeave a comment

Marcellus Pittmann’s deep and unique house cuts are on his Unirhythm label. Faze out reminds us of those classic early Unirhythms with the robotic rhythms.

Rolando – The Syncrophone Remixes Vol. 1 [SYNCRO60]

February 26, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, drivetrain, malvito, rolando, syncrophone recordings, zadigLeave a comment

To Celebrate its 60th release, Syncrophone presents ‘The Syncrophone Remixes Vol. 1’ by Rolando. Featuring electrifying reworks of Derrick Thompson, Zadig, and Malvito, this collection brings a powerful, Detroit-inspired sound that echoes the future of techno.

Speedy J – Evolution [ROO004]

February 26, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, re-release, reissue, roots, speedy jLeave a comment

Another early standout release from Speedy J’s vast catalog. The follow up for the ‘Rise EP’, also originally released on Plus 8 Records in 1991, with the apt named title track ‘Evolution’. Jochem’s style of producing music was evolving while still influenced by all the music arriving in the Rotterdam import record stores.

Lost Trax – The Watcher [FR061]

February 26, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedetroit, electro, frustrated funk, lost trax, technoLeave a comment

Frustrated Funk presents a new release from the enigmatic producer Lost Trax.

Raymond D. Barre – Dans l’Œil Du Biset [NND007]

February 25, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromeacid, album, electro, nocta numerica digital, nocta numerica records, raymond d. barre, synth waveLeave a comment

Raymond D. Barre with his second album ‘Dans l’Œil Du Biset’ for Nocta Numerica.

Konerytmi – CMYK EP [GMN09]

February 25, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedisco, electro, gamine, kirill junolainen, konerytmiLeave a comment

For our ninth release, Gamine label presents Konerytmi with a 5 tracker EP, CMYK a dedication to the 80’s. This is not a just simple tribute but own interpretation of the tastes of 80’s generation. All tracks are homage to the musical fashion of those years. Timbres & drum sounds & melodies & harmonies takes you back to those times.

Marlon Lopez – Enjoy Discipline EP [ORIOR01]

February 24, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromeebm, electro, house, marlon lopez, new wave, oriorLeave a comment

Orior’s first release introduces Marlon Lopez with a record that boldly explores the boundaries of time and genre. This debut EP is as uncompromising as it is unique. Crafted in near isolation amidst the forest, Marlon’s work is untouched by the usual club influences, offering a refreshing, introspective take on new wave and 80s-inspired EBM. Featuring live bass, 70’s synths, and guitars, the tracks exude an uplifting energy – capturing the raw spirit of punk while steering clear of darkness. Orior (Latin for “I rise”) is the brainchild of LVCA. Born from a journey of resilience and creativity, Orior reflects a commitment to artistic individuality and is a celebration of rising through challenges with limitless vision.

Chromium – Something In The Air [MNQ162]

February 24, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromechromium, ebm, electro, mannequin records, the hackerLeave a comment

Mannequin Records presents Chromium – Something in the Air (The Hacker Club Mix), a thrilling reinterpretation by legendary French producer The Hacker. Originally composed by Chromium in the early ‘90s, this track is part of the Chromium Industries (1991-1992) collection—an essential archive of forward-thinking electronic music, bridging proto-techno, industrial, and EBM. With his signature touch, The Hacker injects a darkly hypnotic energy into “Something in the Air”, transforming it into a peak-time club weapon, while staying true to the spirit of the original.

Days Of Sorrow – No Fear [DOS005]

February 24, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedark wave, days of sorrow, post punkLeave a comment

“No Fear” is the first of two highly anticipated new EP’s from Days of Sorrow. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful single “Tears”, this release encapsulates the band’s signature blend of post-punk and dark wave, full of raw emotion and atmospheric soundscapes that defined their 80s legacy. “No Fear “also includes a revamped version of the classic 1984 track “War”, creating a new and modern perspective to the timeless anthem. Completing the EP are two more compelling tracks: “No Fear”, a title track that pushes boundaries with its hypnotic beats and capturing melodies, and “Moral Vertigo”, a brooding exploration of inner conflict that resonates deeply with today’s tumultuous world.“No Fear” delivers a sonic experience that is both a tribute to Days of Sorrow’s past and a bold leap into the future.

Arşivplak – Anatolian Funk (Demo) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

February 23, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromealbum, arsivplak, disco, folk, free download, free tracks, outernational, turkishLeave a comment

These are “Demo” tracks from the album “Anadolu Funk”. Reflecting the rich musical heritage of Anatolia, this track combines traditional melodies with contemporary funk rhythms, and the use of traditional instruments such as the bağlama, lively bass lines, and farfisa organ riffs, creating a unique fusion with a modern sound. This tracks again captures that nostalgic atmosphere by using instruments and recording techniques reminiscent of that period. Instruments such as Fender Jazz Bass, Ludwig Super Classic Drums are included.

Luca dell’Orso – Actors [CWPT012]

February 22, 2025February 20, 2025 hipodromecwpt, italo-disco, jolisa, luca dell'orsoLeave a comment

Rich in melody and instantly classic in feel, Luca dell’Orso debuts on CWPT with a mini-album of lush Italo, sensitively summoned from the Netherlands. Having impressed with previous releases on labels including Bordello A Parigi and Red Laser Records, this longer player demonstrates a delicate approach to his studio, flitting between pop songwriting and analog experimentation.

The Rah Band – Messages From The Stars [RHRSS38]

February 22, 2025February 20, 2025 hipodromedisco, funk, re-release, reissue, rush hour, the rah bandLeave a comment

Reissue of the 1983’s classic ‘Messages From The Stars’ by British Electronic Funk outfit, The Rah Band AKA multi-instrumentalist and producer Richard Anthony Hewson. The song has been rediscovered and revered as a cult classic, transcending time and generations. This reissue celebrates The RAH Band’s pioneering sound and the track’s unexpected rise from obscurity to international acclaim, largely thanks to devoted selectors and fans who never let it fade away.

SIRS – Woman [HYR]

February 22, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromedisco, hell yeah recordings, house, my friend dario, sirsLeave a comment

Berlin-based SIRS is back on Hell Yeah with the new single ‘Woman’, an instrumental version plus a remix from label favourite My Friend Dario.

VA – In The Dark Again 13 [DARK13]

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromeacid, daniel holt, death posture, electro, in the dark again, kaspar, muzikalist, sheri vari, snuff trax, techno, vaultLeave a comment

Ka§par & Sheri Vari, Muzikalist and Daniel Holt with the projects Vault & Death Posture are on the latest release of In The Dark Again. They deliver four tracks full of gloomy beauty and bitter sweet delight. Let yourself be enchanted by this very special record.

The Hacker – Laser & Smoke [REKIDS258]

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 hipodromeelectro, michel amato, rekids, techno, the hackerLeave a comment

French DJ and producer The Hacker debuts on Radio Slave’s Rekids. The two-track ‘Laser & Smoke’ EP harkens back to The Hacker’s early 90s roots in Detroit-inspired Electro & Techno. First, he starts with ‘Turborave’, a tasteful, bleepy cut with an unignorable bassline and muted dub chords that wash over its snappy groove. ‘Turborave’ is the kind of heads-down, lose-yourself danceﬂoor moment for the later hours before ‘Harmonia’ sees The Hacker play with high-voltage cables on the B-side. Charged-up zaps and zippy acid call and respond while bodied drum hits keep the rhythm moving, whistles and pads occasionally joining in.

Johannes Volk – Lightweave [RB138]

February 21, 2025February 20, 2025 hipodromehouse, johannes volk, running back, technoLeave a comment

The second outing of Johannes Volk for Running Back picks up, where Extra Dimensions left us: traditional techno components, an inclination for melodies, 80s electro(nic) pop and aesthesia for ecstasy.