DJ Jus Ed – 50ty & Lookin Good! [UQ047]

September 22, 2012May 8, 2023 hipodromealbum, deep house, jus ed, underground qualityLeave a comment

Given his ultra-prolific work rate, there was only ever going to be one way for Jus’ Ed to celebrate his fiftieth birthday – by recording and releasing his seventh full-length proper (his second this year). For those who’ve followed his career to date, 50ty and Looking Good will hold few surprises, but that’s not to say that it’s not worth a listen. His particular brand of deep house is never less than beguiling, while there are enough forays into other areas to keep it interesting. Check, for example, the sax-laden “Man With The Red Face” style wig-out “Becky’s Jam”, or the raw, analogue acid of “OHMY”; clearly, there’s life in the old dog yet.

Torquato & Boghosian – Torquato & Boghosian Remixes [YSD046]

September 22, 2012April 10, 2017 hipodromeafefe iku, atone, aybee, deep house, torquato & boghosian, yoruba recordsLeave a comment

Yoruba presents a selection of diverse and interesting remixes for Torquato and Boghosian’s acclaimed debut. First up, Afefe Iku delivers a much deeper, weightier version of Paradice laden with heavy synth stabs and woody percussive elements. Aybee takes When U Touch Me nto much deeper realms, stripping back the original groove . It’s remarkably simple but flawlessly executed, the chord motif working effortlessly alongside the crisp hats. Atone tackles Zulu Girl and in the process unravels a much more mechanical track, a massive mid-tempo thud dominating over delayed cymbal crashes and ghostly vocals.

VID & Andrew Grant – Inlove / Fear [WRR025]

September 22, 2012September 24, 2012 hipodromeandrew grant, deep house, egal 3, minimal house, vid, we are recordsLeave a comment

VID is a new project by Romanian young talent Sorin Rastoaca, know also as EGAL 3. Here he teams up with his friend Andrew Grant for some refreshing beats. A collaboration between Andrew and Sorin really grabs you without letting go with it’s intense subby rumbling groove and tight dubby transitions. “Dinamic” and “Inlove” are testaments of Sorin’s musical integrity yet at early age, and shows obvious inspiration from classic American techno, and modern dub techno, yet still delivering something that is housy and totally current.

DJ Spider / Hakim Murphy – Audio Tagz EP [SYNAPSIS006]

September 22, 2012March 26, 2024 hipodromebeatdown, deep house, detroit, dj spider, hakim murphy, synapsis recordsLeave a comment

Audio Tagz is inspired by graffiti street art & translated into tones as they tag your eardrums. These throw ups are their signatures, as they take you on an adventure of techno, beatdown, deep house & experimental sounds.

VA – Epic Disco Vol. 2 [ROLLER008]

September 18, 2012July 16, 2019 hipodromebogdan irkuk, bulgari, deep house, disco, mark e, prins thomas, rollerboys recordings, ultracityLeave a comment

Prins Thomas, Mark E, Bulgari and Ultra City all feature on Epic Disco Vol 2, the long overdue return to the twelve inch game from the Rollerboys imprint. Label supremos Ultra City aka Elias & Yourhighness open proceedings in excellent fashion with the resplendent “Delta” a richly rewarding exercise in effervescent Chicago house based around instantly uplifting piano tones and loose cascading Roland 707 patterns – instant dancefloor uplift guaranteed on this one. Merc boss Mark E follows with the deeper sounds of “Walk With Me” utilising a familiar vocal refrain amidst a musical arrangement that pairs subtle elements such as heart warming chords with the more intense synths. Flip over and Prins Thomas introduces a lesson in the art of infinite build via the primal, stripped down 303 jam “Stockholm Express” which has us rather excited for his forthcoming new album. Rollerboys regular Bulgari eases down the tempo to finish with a echo laden electro boogie future classic in the shape of “I Was On”.

Jason Fine – Kontra Musik Mixes [KM010]

September 14, 2012February 24, 2023 hipodromea made up sound, deep house, detroit, electro, heinrich mueller, jason fine, kontra musikLeave a comment

As one of the younger breed of Detroit talents, Jason Fine is still just starting to get a foothold, despite having a good few years of releases behind him. His Kontra Musik relationship has proven to be the most fruitful, and this remix package capitalizes on that with two top shelf commissions. A Made Up Sound brings his unmistakable broken house swing to bear, with warming subs and thick swathes of pad and melody twisted to Dave Huismann’s crafty designs. Heinrich Muller brings the Drexciyan vibes in abundance with his punchy electro stance that remains peerless after all these years.

Regen – Spring Toy / Lindberg / Shudder [HKR007]

September 11, 2012September 10, 2012 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, detroit, harry klein records, regenLeave a comment

SPRING TOY / LINDBERG / SHUDDER

“Spring Toy” is an elegant A-side crafted with classic house influences in mind. Meandering casually before beginning its ascent into deepspace territory, Detroit styled synth lines and intricate melodies hang above a funky undertone which hooks from the off. Continuing its cosmic trajectory, the EP’s B-sides set their coordinates into dub techno regions. “Lindberg”s quirky astral synths and futuristic soundscape trigger a dream-like state…think sci-fi beams and interplanetary navigation and you’re half way there. “Shudder” is a more up-tempo sonic excursion, propelled by its galloping techno rhythms. The ebb and flow of trippy pads and crystalline waves play to the senses.

Transilvanian Galaxi – You Have Always Been The Caretaker [ACIDO010]

September 11, 2012September 10, 2012 hipodromeacido records, deep house, deep techno, transilvanian galaxiLeave a comment

Atmospheric House/Techni from Transilvanian Galaxi. “You Have Always Been The Caretaker” on the A-side is over 9 minutes of subterrainian atmospheres and mournful strings, one for the instrospective moments in the early hours. On the flip “Sequence 2” and “God DR-55” head even futher away from the dancefloor (though in the right heads they’d sound fantasic, especially on a big system) and towards the contemplative and esoteric.

Tony Lionni – FACT mix 344

September 1, 2012August 30, 2012 hipodromedeep house, FACT, podcast, tony lionniLeave a comment

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Roaming – Believe In Reflecting [SMALLVILLE031]

September 1, 2012March 27, 2024 hipodromechristopher rau, deep house, moomin, roaming, sebastian genz, smallpeople, smallville recordsLeave a comment

Roaming are Christopher Rau and Moomin as a Team. “Believe In Reflecting” is a result of a spontaneous jam-session in Berlin, without the intention to start a new project. Smallville co-owners Smallpeople aka Dionne & Julius Steinhoff step in with a trippy remix on B1.

Vlad Caia – Connection EP [GILESKU003]

September 1, 2012February 16, 2018 hipodromedeep house, gilesku records, minimal house, vlad caiaLeave a comment

Gilesku Records announces new upcoming limited vinyl release with young talented and promising Romanian artist Vlad Caia.

Aeromaschine – Metrodrama EP [BSR011]

September 1, 2012April 6, 2017 hipodromeaeromaschine, alin crihan, baalsaal records, deep house, deep techno, martin landskyLeave a comment

Baalsaal Records presents a new release by Romanian Aeromaschine aka Alin Crihan. The package includes three originals and a remix by Martin Landsky.

Perseus Traxx / Aroy Dee – Hope EP [PF001]

August 30, 2012October 1, 2019 hipodromeacid, aroy dee, deep house, perseus traxx, photic fieldsLeave a comment

First appearance of this small-scale vinyl imprint from the east of Holland with a split-release by the well-respected Aroy Dee and Perseus Traxx. Both of them are known for their deep analogue house music productions with raw and sharp edges, but most recognizable in their work is the presence of true emotions. This will also be the distinctive element for the labels future output: emotive electronic music with the soul deep within. Honest and unpolished music that is inspired by everyday life, whether it comes from pain or joy. Perseus Traxx kicks off with an immersive, slow building and uplifting track, followed by a moody but hypnotic and slightly acid inspired piece. Aroy Dee takes care of the flip-side, with a dreamy and atmospheric track, and one raw, surprising and energetic cut.

Tom Demac – Obstructing the Light EP [GT004]

August 23, 2012August 22, 2012 hipodromedeep house, duncan edward jones, glass table, tom demacLeave a comment

Tom Demac makes the step up to the Glass Table imprint with a far ranging three track EP. ‘Obstructing The Light’ is a lazy and moody soup of swirling deep house. Dreamy voices drift like clouds above a chugging kick clap combo as light finger melodies keep things from growing all too dour. ‘Four Leaves Right’ is a quicker joint, but the moods are still studiously sombre and melancholic. There’s an irresistibly swinging arc to each kick that really sweeps you up, along with a deep, buried, bobbling Bristol bass-like b-line to keep things firmly rooted on the dancefloor despite the dream-pop vocals and layers of intricate percussion.

Roaming @ Rocker 33 (Stuttgart, DE) 06.07.2012

August 21, 2012December 12, 2014 hipodromechristopher rau, common sense people, deep house, moomin, roaming, rocker 33, sebastian genzLeave a comment

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Kuba Sojka – Mysterious Intrigue EP [MATH063]

August 20, 2012July 2, 2019 hipodromedeep house, kuba sojka, mathematics recordingsLeave a comment

From the full length double CD Mysterious Intrigue by Kuba Sojka on Mathematics Recordings, comes 4 tracks previously unreleased on wax. The original version of “I Can’t Stop” and “So Far Away” take on the A-side while “El Trompetista” and “Galactic Ritual” fill the flip. All cuts show the producer’s top notch skill and balance between house and techno.

Boyd Jarvis – 1985 [TRA021]

August 20, 2012October 18, 2023 hipodromeboyd jarvis, chicago house, deep house, nick anthony simoncino, traveller recordsLeave a comment

Boyd Jarvis drops 2 tracks of deep US house for Finland’s Traveller.

Ashes To Machines – Resistance EP [LELEKA003]

August 17, 2012May 13, 2025 hipodromeashes to machines, deep house, jeff sharel, ji dru & sandra nkake, juju & jordash, leleka, lionel corsini, vakulaLeave a comment

In his continuing quest to explore ever broader and more ambitious musical territories than those records from his existing, already expansive, yet still relatively young back catalogue have done, Konotop’s spiritual warrior Vakula brings us the latest installment of Leleka. This time, it is with the aid of the pan global operation known as Ashes To Machines aka Lionel Corsini (DJ Oil) & Jeff Sharel. Remixes propel the organic sounding originals further towards the future, with Vakula, Ji Dru & Sandra Nkake and Juju & Jordash all adding their own unique interpretations, while equally showing the depth of understanding they all have for more esoteric musical forms.

Ivel Tax – The Black Market [XQUISITE001]

August 17, 2012August 14, 2012 hipodromedeep house, ivel tax, xquisite recordsLeave a comment

BLACK MARKET EP

Xquisite, a new and emerging vinyl only label from Lisbon, prooved their taste in having signed Ivel Tax from Romania for their first release. Two very relaxed, natural, and carefully uplifiting tracks here, wide open tracks, giving a distinct airyness and natural vibes, not to forget the solid drum programming.

Adi Dumitra & Toygun – We Made A Record [GSR002]

August 17, 2012May 20, 2014 hipodromeadi dumitra, deep house, get slow, phonogenic, toygunLeave a comment

The second installment on Get Slow, featuring the young and talented Romanian producer Toygun, who joined forces with Get Slow headman Adi Dumitra to give us a fresh and deep view of contemporary house music. “Static Soul” is a bass driving deep house floorfiller with reminiscence of the golden garage days and “We made a record” is an even deeper journey with inspired synth stabs and a killer groove. This package is topped with the invaluable contribution of Finnish star producer Phonogenic who adds his own flavor to “We made a record” creating a deep landscaping version in his Get Slow debut.