Robert Leiner – Analog Days LP [ASGDE050]

November 12, 2024November 11, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, de:tuned, electro, experimental, robert leiner, technoLeave a comment

Belgian independent label De:tuned, founded by Ruben Boons and Bert Hermans, celebrates its 50th release with the long-awaited 10-track studio album ‘Analog Days’ by Swedish electronic music pioneer Robert Leiner. During the first years of De:tuned, Robert Leiner (aka The Source Experience) played a vital part in kick-starting the label. He also graced the De:tuned parties with his outstanding dj sets and captivating live acts. Continuing the label’s 15th anniversary celebrations, De:tuned and Robert Leiner mark the occasion with an extraordinary collection of mostly hardware productions recorded between 2005 and 2015. These diverse jams have now been mixed and completed for this momentous milestone. On offer a unique interplay of rhythmic movement and soothing sounds, each presenting Robert’s distinct characteristics.

Taken – Taken 2024 [TAR026]

November 12, 2024November 11, 2024 hipodromeelias landberg, minimal techno, nihad tule, taken, tar hallow, technoLeave a comment

Taken, is the duo of former Skudge man Elias Landberg and Nihad Tule. This latest slab of techno follows their previous work in that it is functional but stylish. The drums are analogue, muscular, and perfect to hook on to, and the synths and hi-hats that peel off a rusty, glitchy and slight, but make enough of an impact to cut through.

VA – Obscure Bad Dreams Vol. 1 – Dedicated To The Legendary Sauro Cosimetti [HM033]

November 11, 2024March 17, 2025 hipodromebizzy b, hotmix records, house, house 2 house, montana orchestra, obatala sango ochun, rohan delano, sauro cosimetti, uncle 22Leave a comment

Another strong Hotmix release, featuring a Hommage to the legendary Sauro Cosimetti.

Legowelt – Casio CTK630 Homekeyboard [HM034]

November 11, 2024January 17, 2025 hipodromedanny wolfers, hotmix records, house, legowelt, technoLeave a comment

Hotmix presents a new release by Legowelt and the Dutch Master delivered a fantastic 2 tracker on a white ten inch record.

Legowelt – A Field Guide To The Void LP [CJFD43LP]

November 10, 2024November 7, 2024 hipodromealbum, clone jack for daze, clone records, danny wolfers, electro, house, legowelt, technoLeave a comment

Legowelt returns to Clone Records with yet another sonic journey that defies conventional electronic music boundaries, offering an album that is as eclectic as it is immersive. Blending different styles and textures seamlessly and proving that electronic music can still be creative and that function doesn’t always prevail style. He delivers a collection that transports listeners through a kaleidoscope of retro-futuristic sounds, deep grooves, and cosmic melodies. Despite being in the music game for more than 25 years the music from Danny Wolfers remains playful and refreshing. Stylistically taking elements from his whole musical career and not commiting to the latest trend or any genre specifically, and low-key taking the piss with everyone who takes themself to seriously. While many electronic music artists are stuck in their own void, busy pleasing the big room, Legowelt meticulously crafts rich textured soundscapes, balancing between cosmic exploration and the dancefoor, that evoke both nostalgia and futuristic visions. His ability to fuse elements of house, techno, disco and electro with cinematic influences results in an album that is not only ready for club use but also gratifying at home. Each track offers something unique–whether it’s the hypnotic rhythms, the lush synth lines, or the subtle, eerie undertones that creep in unexpectedly. Legowelt’s attention to detail and passion for his craft shine through, making this album a worthy follow up to his last album on the Clone Jack For Daze series.

Robert Bergman – 3 AM [B16]

November 10, 2024November 7, 2024 hipodromebrew, house, jakbeat, robert bergman, technoLeave a comment

Dutch label Brew returns with more moody techno that is both deep yet impactful. It’s Robert Bergman at the helm and ‘3 AM’ is his opening gambit. It has ghostly voices shimmering across the beats with a menacing low end, rugged bassline and scaring percussive sounds. ‘#5’ is another fresh sound with great sound designs and alluring rhythms and last of all is ‘Drum Trax’ which is a third and final blend of nostalgic and futuristic house tropes for heady basements.

JG Outsider – Despierto LP [CT184]

November 9, 2024November 7, 2024 hipodromealbum, cold transmission music, ebm, from hell, industrial, jg outsider, nightcrawler, spammerheadsLeave a comment

After a long period of inactivity, during which he recharged his batteries for his return to music production, JG Outsider took up the challenge of recording his first solo album in this new phase of his musical career. EBM, industrial sounds, post-punk songs with his own vocals and high-level collaborations make up this work. It is undoubtedly a musically mature album that shows the identity of this chameleon-like artist with a career spanning more than 30 years. The album also includes great remixes by Nightcrawler Music and Spammerheads as well as a collaboration with Ruth García/From Hell.

Zona Utopica Garantita – Tanz Minimal [MYTRA004]

November 9, 2024November 11, 2024 hipodromeaheadacheaday, gropina, minimal synth, mystic transfers, post punk, tolouse low trax, zona utopica garantitaLeave a comment

Fourth release for Mystic Transfers with the alternative group Zona Utopica Garantita ”ZUG” with an EP based on the single ”Tanz Minimal”, an infernal circle dotted with minimal wave shadows and rhythmic rustles that convey into a well-defined space in time. Accompanied by the versions of Gropina, which faithfully reflects the elegance and style, Toulose Low Trax’s dubby version with kraut rock reminiscences and ultimately a hypnotic version native to the dark world of headacheaday. ZUG’s music is a marriage between the machine-gunned punk of CCCP and the Body Music of the teutonic DAF, with his own poetry and experimental attitude.

Toba Moarte – Fluffy Hell

November 9, 2024November 7, 2024 hipodromecold wave, dark wave, post punk, romanian, shoegaze, toba moarteLeave a comment

Toba Moarte is a Lo-fi / Post-punk duo based in Bucharest, Romania.

Señor Chugger – Sunset On The A38 [WE016]

November 8, 2024December 12, 2024 hipodromedisco, house, italo-disco, radondo, senor chugger, sesto senso, slow motion records, wrong eraLeave a comment

Señor Chugger, a prolific Bristol-based producer and remixer, makes his debut on Wrong Era with an EP filled with his unique blend of euphoric synth lines and sophisticated, arcane themes. His music immerses listeners in a synth-ridden realm, offering a collection of instant classics. The EP, ‘Sunset On The A38’ , also includes remixes from Wrong Era Label heads Sesto Senso and fellow label affiliate Radondo.

Nacho Marty Meyer – Half-Forgotten Digital Dreams: Selected Works 2010-2023 [SOSR032]

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024 hipodromealbum, experimental, italo-disco, minimal synth, nacho marty meyer, sound of speedLeave a comment

First compilation album by Argentine synthesizer maniac Nacho Marty Meyer. Since the 80’s, Meyer has been interested in synthesizers and electronic music, and started making demos. The compilation includes the Italo disco track Magical Journey, previously released under the name Xarion, which is now a hard-to-find record.

Spanish Crash – Life Is Now [THANKYOU040]

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024 hipodromecastro, italo-disco, marzio benelli, sound metaphors records, spanish crash, thank youLeave a comment

Playful Italo-Disco project by Florentine Marzio Benelli, originally released in 1984. “Life Is Now” delivers a number of what seem to be almost very important life-teachings over a rather sloppy beat. The hi hats, although very present also make it clear “Spanish Crash” is in no rush to get anywhere any time soon, sounding almost off beat. What strikes the listener even more than the smudges of highly valuable advice in some form of English language is the creative usage of what might have been some of the latest studio recording toys to reach Italy in 1984, an array of rather unorthodox synthy effects, vocoders, trippy delays all topped off with imposing guitar riffs for good measure. Very much sounding like what could be the soundtrack to a bootleg Disney comic strip on acid. Castro’s “Paella Crash” shifts the original lazy gear into a dubbier, high BPM, striped down version of the original that is more club oriented.

Gigi Testa – Sichuan [RH-STOREJAMS026]

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024 hipodromedisco, gigi testa, house, rush hour, rush hour store jamsLeave a comment

Napoli based Gigi Testa brings the heat yet again on his third Rush Hour Store Jams release with some spicey Sichuan flavours, straight from the Dragon Temple.

VA – Xuntanza Vol. IV [FAN019]

November 7, 2024November 11, 2024 hipodromeacidulant, electro, elektrotechnik, falconetics, fanzine records, robot city, roi, the exalticsLeave a comment

Fanzine project presents the latest compilation Xuntanza Vol. IV, featuring tracks from The Exaltics, Robot City, Elektrotechnik, Acidulant and and label boss, Roi.

Teslasonic – Libero Pensiero EP [TGRWDS04]

November 7, 2024November 6, 2024 hipodromeacid, dj overdose, electro, gianluca bertasi, teslasonic, tiger weedsLeave a comment

Teslasonic makes his second appearance on Tiger Weeds with Libero Pensiero EP, following his contribution on the label’s first VA compilation. Teslasonic is the solo project of Gianluca Bertasi, who delivers a fine blend of Electro, Italo, Acid, Downtempo and atmospheric elements, featuring a mesmerising remix by the legendary DJ Overdose. ‘Libero Pensiero’ translates directly to ”free thought”. That’s exactly how you should approach this six-track EP. Each track stands on its own, yet together, they form a cohesive narrative of creative freedom.

Sound Synthesis – Orbital 109 [ORBITAL109]

November 7, 2024July 28, 2025 hipodromeelectro, keith farrugia, orbital mechanics, sound synthesis, under the radarLeave a comment

The Orbital Mechanics saga is almost coming to an end, here is the 9th of a 10 in total series. Again Sound Synthesis is delivering the finest top quality acidic vocoder electro.

Random Factor – Silencer LP [VIS338]

November 6, 2024November 5, 2024 hipodrome2020 vision recordings, album, carl finlow, electro, random factorLeave a comment

20/20 Vision present the first new Random Factor album for 15 years. Random Factor was originally created by Carl Finlow in 1994 as an alter ego alias for his productions, forging an unique and instantly recognisable sound over the years. ‘Silencer’ sees Finlow create a stunning return to Random Factor, featuring a mix of electro pop songs with melodies that stay in the head, demonstrating his ability to write songs that stand the test of time with a production prowess considered second to none in the world of electronic music. Synthesizers play a huge role as always and every track feels like an ever-evolving sonic adventure through Finlow’s imagination with the overall effect of a long-playing record that is best listened to from beginning to end.

Cybotron – Parallel Shift [TRESOR313EP2]

November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 hipodromecybotron, detroit, electro, juan atkins, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Astral travel with Cybotron into the meta-narrative of the Parallel Shift, a new sonic fiction that raises many questions about military science of the near-future and the possibility of other worlds. Descending backward through the rhythms of time, the Skynet module retracts from the hyper-structural society of 2100, edging toward the mid-century modern age teetering on the brink of what was then the frontier of “the future”. The system boots the Infiniti process, morphing into a cosmotechnic vessel coursing the superhighway of burgeoning general intelligence, seeking data from just before “the overshoot and collapse.”

Gosub – Low Volume Lovers [FR008R]

November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 hipodromeelectro, frustrated funk, gosub, re-release, reissue, shad t. scottLeave a comment

Both we and Gosub are the beneficiaries of this loving reissue of ‘Low Volume Lovers’, a classic electro EP released on the Frustrated Funk label in 2005. With updated artwork and remastered audio, this one’s a nimble and tricksy electrifier, working in many a high-voltage drum snap and alternating-current impact, around quirky melodies and flighty beats.

Ole Mic Odd – Vapor Lock [NND006]

November 6, 2024July 15, 2025 hipodromeelectro, michael padgett, nocta numerica digital, nocta numerica records, ole mic oddLeave a comment

Ole Mic Odd debuts on Nocta Numerica with ‘Vapor Lock’,the sixth release of the digital series.