Marko Furstenberg – Ghosts From The Past [ORN032LP]

September 21, 2014September 19, 2014 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, dub techno, marko furstenberg, ornamentsLeave a comment

Remarkably, it’s been 11 years since Leipzig-based minimal techno producer Marko Furstenberg released his debut album, Gesamtlaufzeit. While he’s been pottering away releasing singles ever since, Ghosts from the Past marks a welcome return to the full-length format. Like its’ predecessor, it delivers a range of smooth, warm, hypnotic and dub-influenced techno missives, high on tactile textures and low on crusty textures. The result is a set rippling with intoxicating grooves, soft-focus rhythms, fluttering chords and woozy late night electronics. Wisely, Furstenberg inserts a number of sublime downtempo interludes to break up the flow a little, with the beautiful “Piano” standing out.

Simone Gatto – Moss EP [VOSNOS003]

September 21, 2014March 6, 2024 hipodromeambient techno, dub techno, orlando voorn, simone gatto, vosnosLeave a comment

Vosnos third release features Simone Gatto along with a remix from the dutch artist Orlando Voorn. On his Moss EP he opens up with The way of life a realy nice off beat dub techno track, which with its subtleness, brings a punch to any techno set be it a starter, mid session or end track. Moss gives you an opportunity to explore minimal house at its best. Simone invited Orlando Voorn to interpret The way of life and good on him for doing so! Orlando stays true to the original, which we praise here at Vosnos, and brings it that anthem feel without getting to obvious.

Conforce – Depth Over Distance [107DSR]

August 10, 2014January 25, 2018 hipodromeambient techno, boris bunnik, conforce, deep techno, delsin recordsLeave a comment

One of the most busy and consistently excellent producers in all of electronic music is Boris Bunnik, and now he is back under his most loved alias, Conforce, on his most regular home, Delsin. The Dutchman is best known for his serious deep and underwater tracks that are part dub, part ambient and part techno.

Yagya – Sleepygirls [106DSRLP]

July 6, 2014January 25, 2018 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, deep techno, delsin records, dub techno, yagyaLeave a comment

Icelandic producer Yagya release his fifth album, Sleepygirls, on Dutch label Delsin. It’s a deep, spacious and dubbed out affair that stays locked at a pleasingly sedentary tempo throughout. The album is a fine fusion of tropes from Yagya’s earlier albums, features jazz instrumentalists that improvise beautiful melodies over monotonic, almost drone-like, techno beats and also uses live recordings of Japanese vocals, saxophone and guitar to counter the repetitiveness of the rhythms. Right from the rolling bliss of the opener, you’re suspended in a womb like pillow of sound that is soft, warm and serenely beautiful. As tracks roll on, the pace stays the same but themes vary from upright and summery to more elongated and insular. This is natural, organic dub that is a delight and a pleasure to listen to.

“I wanted to create an album that’s atmospheric, repetitive, and easy to listen to over and over again. Something that works well in the background (e.g. when concentrating on work), as well as up close in a big sound system. I also wanted to learn how to make my music sound better than before, since I’m a huge sound-nerd, so that was a part of the goal for me personally.”

Deepchord – Lanterns [AI001]

May 25, 2014July 4, 2019 hipodromeambient techno, astral industries, deepchord, dub techno, rod modellLeave a comment

Astral Industries is a creative platform that challenges artists to experiment, collaborate and work outside of their comfort zones. For their first release, Rod Modell (a.k.a. Deepchord) presents ”Lanterns” – an epic journey through an evolving sonic landscape propelled by the churning momentum of reverb-soaked percussion.

Eli Verveine – Mixmag MixTape #88

April 13, 2014April 13, 2014 hipodromeambient, ambient techno, eli verveine, interview, mixmag.info, podcastLeave a comment

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Architectural – Secret Chapter [ARCH006]

April 13, 2014October 10, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, architectural, dub techno, juan ricoLeave a comment

Architectural returns with a very special album: Atmospheric, darkness, emotional, deep and organic. A musical piece with a soundtrack essence that transport to the darker and disturbing forests. The CD edition has a second CD with a previous tracks compilation released on Architectural recs.

Donato Dozzy & Nuel – The Aquaplano Sessions [SP033]

February 16, 2014May 18, 2018 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, aquaplano, deep techno, donato dozzy, manuel fogliata, minimal techno, nuel, spectrum spoolsLeave a comment

When the Aquaplano records were first released in 2008 and 2009 they were distinctly out of step with the way techno appeared to be heading. The minimal detour was reaching its logical endpoint, and producers were returning to the 1990s for inspiration, with Berghain and Sandwell District at the vanguard of a new techno movement. What the Aquaplano sessions shared in common were slower BPMs and finding inspiration in the 1990s, but there they parted ways. The influences these Italians were drawing on were rather different, returning to tribal rhythms and ambient textures to sketch out a much more heady, psychedelic form of techno. The results were a perfect balance of hypnotic beats and swirling atmosphere geared for a broken-in dancefloor or the hazy afterhours. Across these two records Dozzy and Nuel would go a long way towards creating the template for a brand of deep, atmospheric techno that has become much more prominent in the years since. And while many have sought to imitate this sound, few – if any – have matched what first emerged from the Aquaplano sessions. After only being available in a very limited run, it is fitting that the sonic blueprints provided by Dozzy and Nuel are now available again – and much more widely – at a time when their influence is as strong as it has ever been.

Conforce – Kinetic Image [102DSR]

November 26, 2013November 8, 2022 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, boris bunnik, conforce, deep techno, delsin records, detroit, experimentalLeave a comment

Boris Bunnik has finished his third full-length album as Conforce. Entitled ‘Kinetic Image’, the ten-track album is the sound of Conforce producing without the dancefloor in mind. It’s the sound of him moving away from the past and into the present. The album has very much been designed to be heard in one sitting, as a complete experience that moves away from regimented 4/4 beats and into slower, more surreptitious tempos. The result is an all consuming sonic journey of intriguing and inspiring sounds that range from full on cerebral excursions into vast open spaces that throb invitingly (Scientific Trajectory) to underwater daydreams that suspend you deep in an ocean as various mycobacterial details float by. There’s also more industrial sounding fair that depicts a desolate warehouse in perennial decay (Semantic Field) and mysterious echo chambers that spread out all around you as celestial light beams and haunting melodic ripples gently float by as per the excellent Temporary Reversals.

A Sagittariun – Dream Ritual [EDREAMSLP001]

November 9, 2013April 3, 2025 hipodromea sagittariun, album, ambient techno, deep techno, detroit, elastic dreams, skip mcdonald, technoLeave a comment

The shadowy UK techno artist, A Sagittariun, releases his debut album this November, to coincide with the Sagittarius zodiac period. “Dream Ritual” comes off the back of a steady stream of well received EPs from ‘The Archer’ on his own Elastic Dreams label, releases that have captured the imaginations of the electronic community for their depth and diversity, where old techno breaks collide with Detroit techno aesthetics, ambient dub sits alongside industrially charged electro, and many more sound palettes inbetween. “Dream Ritual” continues this journey through moods and tempos, each track sprinkled with this stargazing quality. Opening track “Sundial” sets the tone, the percussive elements teasing in and out of a melodious, thick analogue cloud. “Dream Ritual” represents the versatility of A Sagittariun, and presents a collection of music for the listening experience as opposed to a dancefloor record, hopefully following the lineage of some of the classic techno and electronic albums that have paved the way and most definitely influenced A Sagittariun on this record.

Huerco S. – Colonial Patterns [SFT0371]

October 13, 2013January 9, 2019 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, deep techno, huerco s, software recordingsLeave a comment

On “Colonial Patterns”, Brian Leeds (Huerco S) treats his Kansas City region as a universe worthy of its own electronic music. To that end, Leeds deconstructs Midwestern techno and house tropes. The pieces are corrugated, rough, and decompositional. Working cheaply, Leeds conscientiously uses low-end software, synths and cassettes so as to subvert the gloss of so much urban dance music, giving tracks an impressionistic, emotive feel.

Paul Mitchell – Dichotomy Pt.1 [TABR021]

September 15, 2013February 16, 2018 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, paul mitchell, tabernacle recordsLeave a comment

Tabernacle Records present the first part of Paul Mitchell’s Dichotomy series is a set of mind-expanding light and dark synth pieces.

Marcel Dettmann – Dettmann II [OSTGUTTONCD028]

September 1, 2013September 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, electronics, emika, experimental, marcel dettmann, ostgut tonLeave a comment

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Marcel Dettmann releases his second full length album on Ostgut Ton. Following the 2010 self-titled debut, Dettmann II combines techno with ambient, experimental and even house influences on an expertly paced album with a carefully rising narrative and wide scope. Also features a collaboration with Emika amongst contributions from other kindred artists and hints at new directions in the Dettmann sound.

Petar Dundov – Sailing Off The Grid [MMLP039]

September 1, 2013April 28, 2025 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, electronics, music man records, petar dundovLeave a comment

Petar Dundov runs his own ‘Neumatik’ studio in Zagreb where he works as a sound engineer as well as producing his own take on techno, ambient and electronica. Petar’s third LP, Sailing Off The Grid, expands on the lush, intricate synth explorations of his previous two releases, but sees him delve further still into those realms, invoking the spirit of classic ambient and synth-based music of decades gone by. While the album spans just eight tracks, each track clocks in over seven minutes, and some almost double that length. Each is slow-burning, expansive, gradually unfolding to reveal more of itself and to develop its motifs and sentiments without the often hurried constraints of the dancefloor (or even more so, the radio).

Zach Lubin – Psycheframe [PA012]

July 28, 2013July 26, 2013 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, deep techno, dub techno, parity records, zach lubinLeave a comment

Chicago techno artist Zach Lubin conjures magic on his first full-length album for the well-respected Parity label. Psycheframe is an ambitious collection of styles that cohesively brings together the various bits of Lubin’s diverse sound. The album also fits neatly into the Parity roster with its ongoing exploration into the more adventurous aspects of the techno genre. This release is difficult to pigeonhole as it restlessly covers new musical ground in the pursuit of something unique and lasting.

VA – Elements EP [ESHU005]

July 28, 2013July 8, 2020 hipodromeaepiel, albert van abbe, ambient techno, counterpart, eshu records, technoLeave a comment

ESHU Records returns with another various artists EP. 4 tracks by Aepiel, Hakimonu, Albert van Abbe & Counterpart, ranging from ambient to more straight forward techno.

Anno Stamm – My Peoples Head [MEA011]

July 28, 2013April 17, 2025 hipodromeambient techno, anno stamm, lars stowe, meakusmaLeave a comment

Lars Stowe is mostly known for his work as Anstam, releasing his very own brand of avantgarde bassmusic and IDM-flavored intense electronic music on his own Anstam label and on Modeselektor’s 50Weapons imprint. His new Anno Stamm moniker sees him take on house and techno with the same eclectic and open-minded stance. On this new release for Meakusma, Stowe once again injects his tracks with fervour and eclecticism, breaking open their mould and giving them a sense of direction shaped into a relentless groove that slowly but surely opens up time and again. Here are four tracks that pay homage to Berlin’s techno roots. Just as much well-timed as ‘out of time’, these four tracks are underground slabs of raw but sophisticated, daftly funky techno power!

Exium ‎– A Sensible Alternative To Emotion [POLEGROUP016]

June 2, 2013November 23, 2017 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, dub techno, exium, hector sandoval, pole group, techno, valentín corujoLeave a comment

A sensible alternative to emotion is the second full length album by the spanish techno duo Exium. More than ten years in the bussiness confirm them as one the fundamental combos of european techno. We have the pleasure of presenting you this new step in sound design, ten tracks that show a new twist in their style, relaxing the frequencies and the tempos and departing from linear concepts, offering a well balanced tracklist with ambient or near IDM experiments, dreamy or even melodic techno and their traditional obscure feeling.

Somaticae – Catharsis [26192]

June 1, 2013May 29, 2013 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, drone, in paradisum, industrial, somaticaeLeave a comment

In 2011, we begin to think about doing a record label. We had been following Somaticae for some time and at this moment he was playing some art and punk gigs with a furious live of electronic improv, on the edge between hypnosis and noise. But Somaticae had already moved forward, and in a matter of a few weeks, he was sending us what quickly and easily took shape as Catharsis, a ten track piece which is to be the first album release on In Paradisum.

Metasplice – Infratracts [DOSER017LP]

June 1, 2013August 8, 2019 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, experimental, industrial, metasplice, morphine recordsLeave a comment

Rabih Beaini’s Morphine imprint has undergone something of a renaissance in the past year to become one of contemporary techno’s most vital labels thanks to the recent material from Hieroglyphic Being, Container, Upperground Orchestra and Philadelphia duo Metasplice, whose two EPs for the label have provided some of the most alien sounding techno to emerge in recent years. Their debut album Infratracts appeared this week with no prior fanfare; it’s as exciting a journey into the duo’s uniquely desolate sound world as you could imagine; combining skull-shattering rhythms with brain-warping textures, the whole things recalls a seasick version of Container’s noise techno being transmitted via SETI’s long-range radio telescope. Essential wares for lovers of adventurous electronics…