The True Underground Sound of Rome – The Bermuda Triangle (1992 – 2005) [VIBR001]

July 7, 2015September 29, 2022 hipodromealbum, deep house, mauro tannino, minimal vision, re-release, reissue, stefano di carlo, the true underground sound of rome, vibraphone recordsLeave a comment

TRUE UNDERGROUND SOUND OF ROME, The - The Bermuda Triangle (1992-2015)

Despite only a few releases, the Electronic deep house sound of Vibraphone Records and the production team behind it had a major impact on the international 1990’s dance scene. The original 90’s vinyl are now considered precious collectors items. Revitalized by an increasingly new young audience interest this label has reached a cult status and it is now been re-launched via Juno Records. Produced by The True Underground Sound of Rome team all the tracks included in this re-released are characterized by a heavenly atmosphere and a cinematic sound. This 2 X 12″ EP contains the analog re-mastered version of the original 6 tracks first released in 1992 plus 2 new bonus tracks.

VA – Freebeat 04 [FREEBEAT004]

July 7, 2015July 6, 2021 hipodromedarand land, deep house, freebeat, jose rico, leonid, miltiadesLeave a comment

The enigmatic Freebeat label drops the fourth release as a collaborative effort from four deep house heavyweights. Leonid aka Paul Smith comes through with the mighty “Can’t Stop” on the A-side, a full-bodied cut with plenty of synth magic, followed by Miltiades and the slow-burning sway of “Xnn”. On the flipside, there’s a sweet and soulful house cut from DaRand Land in the form of “In Earnest”, and two pieces of off-the-wall mentalism from Jose Rico, one of which takes a totally beatless approach.

Brian Harden – Beyond Chicago EP [SLPVNL003]

July 7, 2015November 12, 2018 hipodromeanaxander, brian harden, deep house, soul print recordingsLeave a comment

This Soul Print release comes with two strong Detroit-tinged electronic deep house tracks by US deep house legend Brian Harden and one remix of French producer Anaxander.

Napoleon Cherry – When You Had The Chance [PPU068]

July 7, 2015July 6, 2015 hipodromedeep house, funk, napoleon cherry, peoples potential unlimitedLeave a comment

N.C.M. is the independent production company/label Napoleon Cherry has been working under since the late 80s with releases as Cool Waters and Station To Station. ”When You Had The Chance” is from an unreleased slo-jam session from a few years back.

VA – Rotate Freely [AMR035R]

July 2, 2015February 17, 2026 hipodromealtered moods recordings, chicago house, chicago skyway, deep house, malcolm moore, mick welch, natan hLeave a comment

Californian label Altered Moods Recordings returns in triumphant fashion with one more split 12″. Inspired by the Freerotation festival, label boss Malcolm Moore has called on artists who have either played or attended the cultish Welsh gathering for this Rotate Freely 12″. Along with Moore, Natan H, Chicago Skyway and Mick Welch all contribute.

Borrowed Identity – XXX [CCS098]

June 20, 2015February 23, 2023 hipodromeborrowed identity, circus company, deep house, house, romanianLeave a comment

Circus Company welcomes a new character into the fold in the form of fast-rising artist Borrowed Identity. Across the four tracks on the XXX EP, the perfect balance is struck between powerful rhythmic commands and psychoactive decoration, combining everything needed for a memorable club cut.

VA – Halal Prepared Vol. 4 [BOE028]

June 20, 2015January 16, 2023 hipodromeboe recordings, deep house, invisible menders, john shima, tim smith, toby tobiasLeave a comment

The revered Halal Prepared series on boe extends to its fourth volume with four new acts fresh to the label. Hotly tipped duo, Invisible Menders, made up of outstanding DJ Jane Fitz and thus far underrated producer Dom Ahtuam contribute a stunning Balearic bass-heavy house cut “Fifth Time Lucky”. Fresh from his solo EP, John Shima slots in a deep techno workout “Thought Wave”. Toby Tobias of Rekids fame pumps out some raw basement lofi vibes with his jacker “Sword Art Arcade” and rounding off the EP on a delicate note is Tim Smith’s soft and melodic 707 jam “Graphene”.

O.B. Ignitt & Omar-S – The 90s Evolution Of What it Was [OBONIT003]

June 20, 2015November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, deep house, detroit house, o b ignitt, obonit records, omar harper, omar sLeave a comment

Some three years on from their last collaborative outing – the Wayne County Hill Cops (Part 2) 12″ on FXHE – Detroit producers O.B Ignitt and Omar-S join forces for another trip into Motor City deep house territory. They wisely explore different moods and approaches throughout, starting with the fluid, dreamy hypnotism of “Seem Like You’re All Ready” – an exercise in luscious loops and dusty drum machine grooves. There’s a lovely early ’90s bounce to the evocative synth bass, classic riffs and cut-up vocal snippets of “Follow Me”, while closer “Hold The Line” owes much of its’ instinctive power to a deliciously rubbery acid bassline and vintage US garage drums.

Simple Machines – An Introduction To Simple Machines EP [MND031]

June 20, 2015June 13, 2024 hipodromechicago skyway, chicagodeep, deep house, minuendo recordings, simple machines, taelueLeave a comment

Chicago based producers Chicago Skyway, Taelue, & Chicagodeep come together to form the group “Simple Machines”. Their debut release offers a peek into the group’s world of sound, offering elements of deep and experimental house & techno.

2000Black – Make It Hard [RHM015]

June 20, 2015June 18, 2024 hipodromeakwasi mensah, deep house, dego, detroit house, kaidi tatham, rush hourLeave a comment

Dego, Akwasi Mensah and Kaidi Tatham’s 2000 Black project is back with three timeless pieces that blend the group’s love for soulful futuristic beats and organic instrumentation beautifully. Firing on many levels and sure to tear up a floor or two this summer. To most headz, the producers behind 2000black need no real introduction. Initially inspired by breakbeat, house and techno, 4heros Dego has been constantly moving since the early nineties, enriching the drum & bass, soul and London boogie scene in his own unique way.

Pablo Mateo – King Mayonnaise [LACK006.2]

June 19, 2015March 22, 2018 hipodromedeep house, house, lack records, pablo mateoLeave a comment

A handcrafted journey through a post-punk ghetto house childhood. All colours are beautiful pt.II. 6 Tracks by Pablo Mateo from Lackrec in Berlin.

Pablo Mateo – Old Cars In New Man [LACK006.1]

June 19, 2015March 22, 2018 hipodromedeep house, house, lack records, pablo mateoLeave a comment

A handcrafted journey through a post-punk ghetto house childhood. All colours are beautiful pt.I. 6 Tracks by Pablo Mateo from Lackrec in Berlin.

Homework – Palindrome 1 [LPHWHT007]

June 19, 2015December 7, 2018 hipodromedeep house, homework, let's play house, let's play house whiteLeave a comment

The dynamic Amsterdam-based duo Homework join the Let’s Play House family this May with their four-track ‘Palindrome 1’ EP out on the imprints White label.

Vincent Floyd – I Dream You [RHRSS015]

June 19, 2015November 7, 2023 hipodromechicago house, dance mania, deep house, rush hour, rush hour reissues series, vincent floydLeave a comment

Originally released on Dance Mania, ”I Dream You” is an absolute Chicago House classic. It is one of the deepest and most soulful releases the label put out in their early days, and it totally captures Vincent Floyd’s signature sound.

Generation Next – Ender [7DAYSGN1003]

June 13, 2015June 11, 2015 hipodrome7 days entertainment, deep house, detroit house, generation next, tre stricklandLeave a comment

Coming off his last record, ‘Nocturne’, Generation Next shows us that he has no plans in slowing down. Even though his last EP was impressive, ‘Ender’ just shows us how much this producer has evolved.

Spirit Of The Black 808 – Infroduction [HZ008]

June 13, 2015June 11, 2015 hipodromedeep house, hizou deep rooted music, spirit of the black 808Leave a comment

The eight release on Hizou Deep Rooted Music comes from Chicagoan Spirit Of The Black 808. Title-track Infroduction is a shuffling, slo-mo jam laden with atmosphere and groove in the mould of the great Mahogani Music and KDJ, a little more Detroit by design perhaps then, whereas by contrast Electronic Love is downright and unashamedly classic Chicago. Layers of melody and a super-deep groove are stamped all over I FunKd Up, whilst ethereal uptempo tool Rough Joint completes the package.

Ben Christensen – Inouno [S7G001]

June 13, 2015June 11, 2015 hipodromeben christensen, deep house, detroit house, sector 7gLeave a comment

Inouno is 7 minute house groover that nods to the classic house sound of the 90s, while keeping it modern, soulful and funky.

VA – Girl From Venus EP [BBR009]

June 13, 2015August 21, 2018 hipodromealhan g, batti batti records, benedikt frey, deep house, lars behrenroth, owen jay, romeo cLeave a comment

Benedikt Frey heads this latest offering from the Batti Batti label, teaming up with jonas.san for “Girl From Venus”, which pair the former’s signature raw drums with the latter’s outtakes of muted trumpet. Complementing this, Batti Batti’s own Owen Jay & Melchior Sultana lay down a typically deep atmospheric houser with a few twists and hidden melodies in the shape of title track “Tribal Roots” and the 12″ is further embellished by productions from debutant Lars Behrenroth and Mexican duo Romeo C & Alhan G.

VA – Indelible Expressions Part. II [APPIAN008]

June 5, 2015April 29, 2022 hipodromeappian sounds, deep house, deep techno, evigt morker, g-prod, hiver, xdbLeave a comment

After quite a wait Indelible Expression Part II has landed on Appian Sound. Warm early morning Techno from Swedens Evigt Mörker. Two hypnotic shuffling, shimmering live jams from Italian duo Hiver and French duo G-Prod. XDB finishes off with a punchy kick drum based groover. Timeless cuts of varying degrees of intensity to suit all intimate dancefloors.

Spirit Of The Black 808 – Invasion Of The Black Bass [SOTCSB801]

June 5, 2015January 26, 2018 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, sounds of the city, spirit of the black 808Leave a comment

For the first reference, Sounds of The City welcomes the mysterious Spirit Of The Black 808. Invasion Of The Black Bass it’s warm in every way and infectious. Both tracks share the same chords grid, one could be a re-interpretation of the other. Both are very warm and melodic. Frenzy In Firenze on the other side demonstrates SB8’s skills for groovy tools and more DJ oriented tunes.