VA – Killekill Megahits II [KILLEKILL025]

May 17, 2016September 19, 2022 hipodromealex cortex, bintus, blake baxter, cassegrain, compilation, detroit grand pubahs, dez williams, electro, eomac, house, jerome hill, kamikaze space programme, killekill, techno, tin man, umweltLeave a comment

Killekill catalogue number 025 is a jubilee release and it’s also a milestone and turning point in the Killekill history, because with this release Killekill closes one chapter, and opens up another. So far, there is this compilation, which has been carefully compiled for your pleasure. Label regulars such as Cassegrain & Tin Man, Furfriend, Alex Cortex or Eomac have delivered high quality stuff of all kinds, but we are also introducing a lot of artists who will feature on the coming labels: Umwelt with his epic and dramatic electro, Dez Williams with his genre-crossing sound which works on every dance floor plus Power Vacuum’s Bintus who delivers his portion of electro/acid madness on Record 1. Record 2 features the legendary Detroit Grand Pubahs, who present their electro outfit Techmarine Bottom Feeders, The Fool’s Stone, which is a new project by Hard Ton, electro legend Adriano Canzian and italian queer artist Brigida plus London’s underground hero Jerome Hill, who lets it jack and roll with his Memory Machine. On Record 3 Kamikaze Space Programme surprises with some bell-driven percussive techno and what can we say It is with great pride that we include the acid techno epos by none other than the legendary ‘Prince of Techno’ Blake Baxter.

VA – Household Shocks LP [DE114]

May 9, 2016July 17, 2024 hipodromecompilation, dark entries records, defectors, fault 151, juveniles, minimal synth, mystery girls, new wave, one gang logic, post punk, product of reason, sinking ships, stark products, thunderboys, urbantechLeave a comment

Dark Entries present “Household Shocks”, a 16-track compilation of UK DIY/Synth/New Wave/Post-Punk originally released in 1980. The album showcases 9 bands from the thriving post-punk scene in Scunthorpe and the North of England. Operating on a shoestring budget, co-producers Chris Leaning and Paul Singleton (both of One Gang Logic), released “Household Shocks” on Stark Products, a label they founded in 1979. At almost 50 minutes of music, the album took four weeks to produce at the Studio Playground in Lincoln. It was supported heavily by the late Radio 1 DJ John Peel.

VA – Der Zeltweg – Italian Tapes Industrial Music 1982-1984 Volume 2 [MNQ081]

April 26, 2016June 21, 2024 hipodromealessandro adriani, compilation, electro, errata-s-corrige, gasdehyde, herpes-z, mannequin records, minimal synth, musumeci, synth wave, the psychopathic blossomLeave a comment

Second volume of ‘Der Zeltweg – Italian Tapes Industrial Music 1982-1984’, the legendary Musumeci’s tape label existed for some few years in the early 80’s. Edition of 500 copies on 160 gram black vinyl. Coloured Vinyl. While the A-side is filling all the music produced by some of their side projects (Errata-S-Corrige, Gasdehyde and Herpes-Z) that we already introduced in the first volume, plus an unreleased Musumeci very early studio track ‘Apologia/Musumeci’, the B-side is presenting for the first time the full reissue of ‘The Psychophatic Blossom – Il Fantasma della Libertà’ tape (Der Zeltweg 002), an unexpected guitar-bass-noises experimental album, permeated by philosophical declamations in Italian language and short pulsating rhythmic compositions.

VA – X [KM043]

April 19, 2016February 24, 2023 hipodromeanton zap, compilation, fishermen, frak, gunnar jonsson, house, jason fine, jonsson & alter, jus ed, kontra musik, luke hess, mass prod, mokira, shed, silent servant, techno, the durian brothers, tm404, ulf erikssonLeave a comment

To celebrate Kontra-Musik Records hitting the ten-year mark, founder and label owner Ulf Eriksson has put together a collection of some of our finest releases. This has been a daunting task, for we are happy to announce that we could easily have made several very different compilations that we would have been equally contented with – there are so many superb tracks we had to leave out. This has, however, been a labour of love. Much like the label itself. Eclecticism has always been a lodestar for Ulf Eriksson, as we hope this collection gives testimony to. The label has always been moving freely between techno, house and more experimental sounds. Kontra-Musik intends to show different angels of perspective, not to convert you to a new Religion or Ideology. Being open to a broad variety of sounds and rhythms – judging them not solely by their functionality but rather by their personality – has been the Kontra-Musik way from day one. While it has been a crooked and sometimes exceedingly hard road to follow, we’re hoping to carry on for several years to come. After 10 years, the label still feels meaningful and current to us – in short: it’s still worth it. Kontra-Musik would like to thank everyone – from contributing artists to faithful friends of the label who have supported us all these years. None of this would have been possible without you.

VA – C’est La Vii [777-07]

April 7, 2016July 12, 2022 hipodrome777 recordings, acid house, brighton, compilation, futers, glyn, house, leaves, qnete, rixdorfer grau, roger 23, technoLeave a comment

The 7th release with Brighton, Leaves, Roger 23, Glyn, Futers, Qnete, Rixdorfer Grau…

VA – Alien Galaxy Builder [LSD016]

March 20, 2016March 29, 2022 hipodromeabstract, alesia cosmos, ambient, armando sciascia, compilation, downtempo, experimental, jazz, light sounds dark, unknown artistLeave a comment

Brand new triple LP pressing of rare and obscure oddities from Light Sounds Dark!

Moodymann – DJ Kicks [K7327]

February 28, 2016November 20, 2017 hipodrome!k7 records, compilation, detroit, disco, dj kicks, funk, hip-hop, house, kenny dixon jr., moodymann, soulLeave a comment

Following a year that saw the 50th entry in the long-running series released to wide acclaim, DJ-Kicks returns in 2016 another landmark edition. Iconic Detroit DJ and producer Moodymann is at the helm for his first ever multi-artist DJ mix compilation. Born Kenny Dixon Jr., Moodymann is a one-of-a-kind electronic music icon, hailing from, and wholly synonymous with the Motor City. He is an outspoken, impossibly charismatic artist who has been putting a distinctive and soulful stamp on house and techno since the early 90s. Melting together jazz, funk, soul, blues and rock in captivating ways, he is responsible for some of electronic music’s most definitive tracks, EPs and LPs on labels like Planet E, Peacefrog and his own KDJ and Mahogani Music imprints. As able to serve up the sweetest and most sensual sounds as he is the darkest and most depraved grooves, his own unique voice and stream of conscious musings infuse expertly sought-out samples for music that is decisively alive and authentic.

VA – Domestic Landscape Vol 2: Underrated Synth Classics 1982-1990 [DOM026L]

February 25, 2016April 15, 2020 hipodromecold wave, compilation, domestica records, electro, handful of snowdrops, industrial, minimal synth, post punk, robert lawrence, s.m. nurse, synth pop, tranquil eyesLeave a comment

Spain’s Domestica are up to their usual antics, and this time it’s the second instalment of their excellent Domestic Landscape series, a varied and much-coveted collection of perfectly contemporary post-punk and coldwave oddities from the 1980s. We’re in love with every track on here, and we’re not exaggerating, this gear is of the highest calibre, and all very much relevant in a DJ nowadays. Think Optimo in the midst of a smokey, mid-morning set in a dark basement, and you’re almost there. Track upon track of solid gold discofied industrial music. Killer; highly recommended.

VA – Svprasensible Destination [MND001]

February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 hipodromecompilation, kapvt mvndi, technoLeave a comment

Kapvt Mvndi Records releases a first Various Artist compilation. Svprasensible Destination is a Post Techno sound from Abstract to Acid and experimental tones. A very full music experience from artist productions reflecting the forthcoming and past vinyl.

VA – So Low [VF170]

February 16, 2016May 16, 2019 hipodromecold wave, compilation, industrial, jd twitch, keith mcivor, post punk, synth wave, the vinyl factoryLeave a comment

Optimo’s prolific DJ/producer/label boss JD Twitch aka Keith McIvor has curated a compilation of early ‘80s synth, industrial and cold wave classics and undiscovered gems in collaboration with The Vinyl Factory, titled So Low. The 16-track collection had its genesis in McIvor’s irregular club night of the same name in his hometown of Glasgow. “So Low is an occasional night at The Poetry Club in Glasgow where I play some of the music I played when I first started DJing back in 1987,” McIvor explains. “At that time the audience I played to mostly loathed what I was playing and rarely danced but then shortly after, when House music arrived I found a different audience who actually liked to dance. In response to my wife’s deep love of this music and requests from some friends who were too young to hear it in a club at the time, or indeed were not even born when most of this music was made, I was persuaded to revisit a lot of records I still loved but rarely played out, and So Low was born. It has an extremely enthusiastic audience, a joyous atmosphere and is the antithesis of what a club in Scotland playing this music nearly 30 years ago would have been like.”

VA – Various III [030LP004]

January 26, 2016April 4, 2023 hipodrome030303 records, acid, allert, bodem, compilation, echo 106, forma, global goon, guavid, house, jax dax, marco bernardi, rolando simmons, romans, techno, th'idiotLeave a comment

The 030303 crew come with a brand new various artist package in a beautifully designed sleeve to celebrate their 10th anniversary. While not all featured artist are new to 030303, the label mainly sticks to what it does best: digging up exciting new names from the raving underground. The smooth electronic tracks on the comp hold the middle ground between acid, IDM, braindance, early 1990s 808 State-esque UK acid house and Detroit techno. Among the highlights are Echo 106’s eerie after hour acid jam ‘Phosphor’, ‘Damp Patch’ by Marco Bernardi which reminds us of classic Surgeon-style UK techno, Forma’s ‘Sailor” (reminiscent of Charanjit Singh’s ‘Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat’). Look no further if a versatile, subtle and beautiful acid compilation is what you’re after.

VA – Let’s Go Into Space IV [369.030]

December 28, 2015November 12, 2021 hipodromeangela dean, carl barok, compilation, cosmic disco, disco, disco connection, italo-disco, love spirit, pans people, primates, private records, rendez vous, skwLeave a comment

VARIOUS - Let's Go Into Space IV

Private Records with a collection of 8 cosmic and italo-disco tracks.

VA – You Need This! A Journey Into Deep Jazz [BBE345CLP]

November 29, 2015November 26, 2015 hipodromebarely breaking even, compilation, jazz, jean claudeLeave a comment

Designed to be as pleasing to the jazz newbie as the perennial chin-stroker, Deep Jazz comprises of nine obscure compositions which utterly deserve their moment in the sun. Compiled by one half of The Amalgamation Of Soundz, renowned DJs DJ and owner of bespoke record shop If Music Jean-Claude, the album offers a small glimpse into the mind of the legendary taste-maker. Hip-swaying, toe-tapping slick productions are the order of the day here, accessible enough to be enjoyed across the board, yet authentic enough to satisfy the most ardent purist. As Jean-Claude says: ”for those of us searching for that elusive groove: it is a lifelong quest!”

VA – Koute Jazz: A Collection Of Rare Jazz From The French West Indies [HS134VL]

November 29, 2015August 30, 2023 hipodromecaribbean, compilation, heavenly sweetness, jazz, outernationalLeave a comment

DIGGER'S DIGEST/VARIOUS - Koute Jazz: A Collection Of Rare Jazz From The French West Indies

First compilation exploring abundant french West Indies jazz scene of the 70s and 80s. 12 little known songs, only known by collectors of vinyl, which mix the jazz and the West Indies rhythms for the best of the Creole Jazz.

VA – Legacy [SFRLP001]

November 24, 2015November 6, 2017 hipodromeacid, arcarsenal, chris mitchell, compilation, dj nephil, dj richard, electro, hinode, jared wilson, jaymond, moonknight, rawmance, science fiction recordings, spoiled drama, technoLeave a comment

Great techno/electro compilation on Science Fiction Recordings featuring Spoiled Drama, Chris Mitchell, Dj Nephil, Hinode, Moonknight, Jaymond, Arcarsenal, Rawmance, Jared Wilson & Dj Richard.

VA – From Hell With Love [LIH016]

November 15, 2015April 13, 2022 hipodromeboogie nite, borrowed identity, compilation, dan shake, disco, fyi chris, giovanni damico, hoshiana anniversary, house, lumberjacks in hell, marcel vogel, tim julesLeave a comment

Eight tracks blend the boundaries between original productions, illicit remixes and straight re-edits. There’s a celebratory, life-affirming feel throughout, from the rubbery bass, D-Train synths and rolling house grooves of Giovanni Damico’s ”The Break Down”, to the bluesy deep house brilliance of Borrowed Identity’s ”Queens Bridge”. Highlights are plentiful elsewhere, too, from the hustlin’ electrofunk-meets-disco of Vogel’s own ”Come On”, to the killer synth solos and fuzzy bits of Tim Jules’ thrilling ”Slap Beat”.

VA – Future Times Catalog + [FREE DOWNLOAD]

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 hipodromebeautiful swimmers, compilation, deep house, free download, future times, hashman deejay, house of doors, huerco s, hunee, jordan gcz, maximillion dunbar, maxmillion dunbar, protect-u, steve summers, tom nobleLeave a comment

FUTURE TIMES CATALOG + is a special digital Future Times compilation, and a must for the uninitiated. Past + Present + Future tracks from the likes of Hunee, Hashman Deejay, Beautiful Swimmers, Jordan GCZ, Protect-U, Huerco S, Tom Noble, Maxmillion Dunbar or Steve Summers.

Name your price for this compilation.

VA – Acid LP [HMFLP001]

November 2, 2015May 18, 2022 hipodromeacid house, armando, chicago house, compilation, cool mccool, dj pierre, hotmix records, mickey oliver, phortune, ralphi rosarioLeave a comment

Legendary acid album on Hotmix 5 Records showcasing some of the best acid tracks ever made! previously available as single LP now re-pressed as double pack

VA – Ostgut Ton: Zehn [OSTGUTLP020]

October 29, 2015September 15, 2021 hipodromeanthony parasole, ben klock, compilation, dj boris, dvs1, efdemin, function, house, kobosil, luke slater, marcel dettmann, marcel fengler, martyn, nick höppner, norman nodge, ostgut ton, steffi, technoLeave a comment

VARIOUS - Ostgut Ton: Zehn

Its been zehn years, ninety-two 12”; EPs, twenty albums, fourteen DJ mixes, seven Unterton releases, two compilations, one 7 single and one cassette. Within this time, Ostgut Ton has grown as a label not only in terms of catalogue numbers and musical variety, but also in terms of experience, professionality and as a musical haven for Berghains and Panorama Bars residents.

VA – Hits From The Manctalo Diskoteque 2LP [RL016]

October 28, 2015March 30, 2022 hipodromeamnesie, citi & byte sistem, compilation, danny keith, flemming dalum, fockewulf 190, gary low, ghecko, govindo, il bosco, italo-disco, kid machine, red laser records, rockets, romain bezzinaLeave a comment

Red Laser conductor general Il Bosco once again turns his beam on 8 tracks of mind melding italo. Providing a double vinyl release of tracks that have been inspirational to Red Laser Records and the labels releases. This isn’t by any means your run of the mill italo selection. Il Bosco knowingly selects a set that shows the true girth of style and fashion in the genre. Face grillers are ramped up next to sleazy pop sensibilities. Goth-synth disco frottages with 8-bit machine gun bass lines. Chugger masterpieces salivate on crystalline new romantics. As the compiler says ‘Truth is loads of Italo is shite but when its good it’s up there with the best electronic disco music you will ever hear’ Check this album and you’ll agree. For maximum disco potential several Red Laser protagonists have suitably revamped and edited some of the selections with Kid Machine & Il Bosco uniting in the cut, Flemming Dalum sprinkling his magic dust over a bonafide classic & Parisian Romain Bezzina repairing an old banger. As always Red Laser pay close attention to detail with all tracks carefully restored & remastered whilst the vinyl comes in full colour heavy card inners with two riso print poster sleeves & a gatefold pvc cover.