Andrew Red Hand – Dear Goddess [MOSDEEP028]

February 22, 2017December 14, 2021 hipodromeacid house, andrew red hand, deep techno, m>o>s deep, m>o>s recordings, romanianLeave a comment

ANDREW RED HAND - Dear Goddess

A year after his last outing on the label, Andrew Red Hand is back on MOS Deep with another fine four track offering. ‘Lonely Heart’ opens things up in spritely fashion, with frazzled synths circling round a rooted rubbery groove. The lines grown more wild and untethered as things roll on an it is sure to carry floors away to another dimension. ‘Sleepless Nights’ is another busy cut, with gurgling acid wrestling with more serene and soulful synth smears. Bristling and brimming with energy, it’s a fluid bit of techno that is as classic as it is fresh. ‘Dry Tears’ is another fulsome arrangement, with light and shiny synths, gritty bas notes and airy hi hats all jostling for your attention and last of all, ‘Moms Spirit’ soars off to the horizon on a smooth house tip, with rueful pads, sweeping strings and elastic bass really getting you on your toes. These are clean, crisp, accomplished tracks that cannot fail to make their mark.

Rings Around Saturn – Erosion Part 2 [AAR008]

February 8, 2017June 12, 2024 hipodromeanalog attic records, dan white, deep house, deep techno, rings around saturn, rory mcpikeLeave a comment

Continuing a geological Journey, Rings Around Saturn (AKA Dan White) returns with part 2 of his Erosion series. Dreamy pads and arpeggiated synth patterns weave throughout hypnotic rhythms. 3 tracks spanning from Ambient to Techno.

Artefakt – Kinship [122DSR]

February 7, 2017October 12, 2023 hipodromeacid, album, artefakt, deep techno, delsin records, nick lapien, robin koek, technoLeave a comment

Dutch live-act and DJ duo Artefakt release their atmospheric debut album on renowned techno imprint Delsin. Known separately as Robin Koek and Nick Lapien, the pair first appeared on Field Records before follow up releases on Prologue, Delsin and Konstrukt. Kinship portrays a compelling narrative in a body of work that will undoubtedly keep listeners engaged from start to finish.

Jay Bliss – Vrăjitorul din Orz LP [SG004]

January 31, 2017September 16, 2021 hipodromealbum, deep house, deep techno, jay bliss, minimal house, romanian, stomping groundsLeave a comment

BLISS, Jay - Vrajitorul Din Orz

Debut longplayer by Romanian DJ and producer Jay Bliss. After a few years of releasing quite a bunch of EPs on various labels, Jay Bliss has pulled down the throttle for a while. This doesn’t mean that he took time off from the studio, on the contrary, he perfected his signature sounds. Spending time to bake his own imprints aswell, its only natural that his first LP will see the light of day on Stomping Grounds. Lush and organic pads, playful textures and attention to details are the building blocks of this introspective work, divided into 6 pieces.

DJ Jus-Ed – Transition [UQ067]

January 31, 2017May 8, 2023 hipodromealbum, deep house, deep techno, jus ed, underground qualityLeave a comment

Underground Quality boss Jus Ed is beginning 2017 in fine fettle, with Transition – his first album since 2014 – heading up a spate of vinyl releases. The triple-vinyl set is full of evocative, immaculately produced deep house treats, from the Alton Miller style intricacy of “The Loop 222 Bodin Strasse” and shuffling, yearning “The Day Prince Died”, to the rich bass and dancing drum machine hits of “Medellin My New Grooveland” (inspired, apparently, by a recent trip to Colombia), and the low-slung, Motor City grooves of “Sci-Fi Connection”. Best of all, though, is the rushing positivity of “Spring is Near”, where intertwining synth lines bubble away over a fizzing, techno-influenced rhythm track.

STL – Constructive: No Words Required [BOOGIE001]

January 22, 2017August 3, 2021 hipodromeboogie box, deep techno, dub techno, stephan laubner, stlLeave a comment

STL - Constructive: No Words Required

Boogie Box, a bi-monthly party in the Middle East, launches its record label with an EP by STL aka Stephan Laubner. STL has crafted an unmistakeable sound that he has become so well known for, Deep and Dubby House and Techno. The a-side opens up with Hide & Seek, a 10-minute story filled with dub delays, weird soundscapes, and eerie pads, backed up by STL’s signature drums. If you are into Andy Stott, Deepchord and Rhythm & Sound, then this if for you. Perfect warm up material. On the flip-side is Haze & Kraze. Another long player by STL. This time, there is more drive to it. Leaning towards the darker side, the track is driven by Stephan’s loose drums’ programming, and muffled bassline, keeping the track moving and ever-changing.

Marco Shuttle – XLR8R Podcast 472

January 15, 2017January 12, 2017 hipodromeambient, deep techno, drone, experimental, interview, marco shuttle, podcast, xlr8rLeave a comment

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Eshu – Fraktur EP [ESHU010]

January 15, 2017January 13, 2017 hipodromedaniël lekatompessy, deep techno, dub techno, eshu, eshu records, ivano tetelepta, jocelyn abellLeave a comment

ESHU Records hits release number ten with a new EP. ‘Fraktur’ features six tracks of stripped back house and techno that are all atmospheric and heady. Opener ‘Winter Track’ is a smooth and rolling dub techno number that is grainy and economical yet hugely absorbing thanks to its circling synth details and woody drums. ‘Creating Moods’ is even more expansive and spacious, with gently swirling pads enveloping a soft, broken rubber kick drum. The title track is another expertly distilled, dry and heady groove with its frayed edges and warm analogue feel, then ‘Hello’ really flips the script with over driven Jeff Mills kicks and intergalactic synths bring a spooky sci-fi feel to proceedings. ‘Yorubaland’ is then a cosmic ambient interlude with fax tones bleeping and blipping as lazy pads smear out in the background and last of all ‘Core’ comes on strong with more quick and slick intergalactic techno carrying you off to some distant planet.

Area – Enough With [SEQ014]

December 31, 2016March 1, 2022 hipodromearea, deep house, deep techno, m50, sequenciasLeave a comment

Area provides the soundtrack for another long Winter. From late night meditative dancefloor bliss, to midtempo 4 to the floor sonic experimentation. So without getting too wordy, we’ll leave these flowers right here, please don’t let them dry.

Quince – Rif EP [SOHASO009]

December 24, 2016July 15, 2021 hipodromedeep techno, electro, quince, something happening somewhereLeave a comment

QUINCE - Rif EP
Quince is back after a short hiatus on Something Happening Somewhere with a four track killer no filler EP that oozes character out of every sweaty pore. Making the kind of records you still remember after an intense club night slowly comes to an end, Quince presents a diverse pallet of sounds to choose from. ‘Rif’ provides perfect sturdy dance floor material with Quince’s compelling groove trusting alongside splintered melodies and Detroit influenced synth sounds producing a sense of undeniable optimism. B1’s ‘Coïtus’ shares a similar punch, combining raspy synth stabs with a detuned bell pad giving the feeling that you’re sucked into a wormhole propelling you towards an unknown location. ‘Propheet’ hits you in the gut like nothing you’ve experienced before, like a smack in the face in the most positive way imaginable. It’s a raw driving electro cut, sounding like it could be coming from a long forgotten industrial era, with so much vibe that sweat starts dripping instantly. Think of it as travelling trough the wormhole and realizing you ended up in a dark nightmare of the soul. ‘Stop’ sounds like the musical equivalent of an artificial intelligent life form’s onboard computer slowly malfunctioning, experiencing true emotions in the downfall. It could be the sound of that intense night coming to an end and fits the closing of this class ep by Quince flawlessly.

Owen Jay / Melchior Sultana – August EP [BBR014]

December 21, 2016August 21, 2018 hipodromebatti batti records, deep techno, melchior sultana, owen jayLeave a comment

The duo from Malta, Owen Jay & Melchior Sultana, are back to their homegrown label; Batti Batti. The 3 tracks on this EP are somewhat different to their usual style, putting aside their laid-back deepness and focusing more on the dance floor by delivering an EP of raw drums, acid lines, warm chords and filtered pads.

Leonid – Paris 5 [ITDR002]

December 12, 2016July 6, 2021 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, into the deep records, leonid, paul smithLeave a comment

Irish producer Leonid is welcomed on board of the Into The Deep Records spaceship for their second installment. Paul Smith comes up with a stellar 4 tracks EP cut for clubs dancefloors. Landing deep in planet X analogic territories, you will find Leonid distinctive acid grooves fused in heavy basslines with amazing percussion work for a mystic journey across Nibiru’s galaxy.

Yagya – Stars And Dust [118DSR]

December 11, 2016October 1, 2021 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, deep techno, delsin records, yagyaLeave a comment

YAGYA - Stars & Dust

Atmospheric and ambient dub master Yagya serves up Stars and Dust, his seventh full length album and second on Delsin. It finds the Icelandic artist perfectly pair melody and minimalism to create ten more tender tracks that will sooth both body and mind with a range of very real emotions. Electronic but organic, it is another complete work that encourages you to lay back and get lost in sumptuous sound.

Alex Danilov – Religion 2000 EP [FOXTRAX010]

December 11, 2016December 10, 2016 hipodromealex danilov, deep techno, dub techno, fox trax recordsLeave a comment

Alex Danilov with a four deep house & dub techno tracks EP on Fox Trax Records.

Fluxion – Vibrant Forms III [SUBWAXFXCD002]

November 20, 2016January 29, 2025 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, deep techno, dub techno, fluxion, konstantinos soublis, subwax bcnLeave a comment

Konstantinos Soublis, aka Fluxion, and Subwax Bcn have decided to pick up the banner and release Vibrant Forms III. It contains everything anyone could hope for and more: The massive, booming basses, the clicks and hisses, the atmospheric thunderstorms, the opium smoke-scented streaks of reverb, dub echoes and the warmth. Yes, above all else the warmth: Sometimes moist and dripping as in “Safe Harbour”, sometimes blisteringly dry as in “Variant”. It’s no easy task, giving cold, dead machines warm breaths. And no-one quite does it like Fluxion.

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VA – 5 Years Of Finale Sessions Vol.1 [FSL003]

November 19, 2016March 31, 2023 hipodromebasic soul unit, deep techno, detroit house, finale sessions, finale sessions limited, luke hess, michael zucker, patrice scottLeave a comment

Finale Sessions celebrates it’s 5 year aniversery with Luke Hess, Patrice Scott. Basic Soul Unit and label boss Michael Zucker .

Hiver – Soundescence [CURLE058]

November 15, 2016November 7, 2023 hipodromecurle recordings, deep techno, detroit techno, electro, hiverLeave a comment

The dynamic duo Hiver return to the Belgium imprint, Curle Recordings, with their latest EP, entitled ‘Soundescence’. This excellent four-track offering is the Italian pairing’s third EP on Curle. Kicking off the release is the title-named track, ‘Soundescence’, displaying the melodic, psychedelic sound Hiver has been praised for previously. Delicate synth patterns perfectly bled with the understated drums and percussive elements. This ethereal approach to Techno continues on the following deep-groover, ‘One More Snooze’. The B-side opener, ‘Phonotis’, immediately breaks the silence with a steady 4/4 rhythm, seeing a squelchy synth bassline, warm pads and floating atmospheric textures scattered throughout the six-minute number. Closing the EP is ‘Floor Diving’, which once again showcase Hiver’s sleek and seductive style of dance music that is made for the dark, underground clubs of Europe and beyond.

Agonis – Visionquest [AMEN003]

November 11, 2016December 20, 2019 hipodromeagonis, amenthia records, deep techno, detroit technoLeave a comment

The third Amenthia release comes from Agonis, a young male entering adulthood.

Erosion Flow – Spectrums vol. 2 [3024027]

October 7, 2016October 6, 2016 hipodrome3024, deep house, deep techno, erosion flow, henrik koefedLeave a comment

The second chapter of this young Danish talent’s Spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of Belgian labels like R&S and Buzz.

Louis Haiman – The Cosmic Memory EP [AERA017]

October 2, 2016September 15, 2021 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, indigo aera, louis haiman, marcel dettmannLeave a comment

HAIMAN, Louis - The Cosmic Memory EP

Louis Haiman returns to Indigo Aera with The Cosmic Memory EP, which features two originals as well as a remix by Berghain heavyweight Marcel Dettmann. His first single here is ‘How Free Am I’, and is eight delicate minutes of floating ambience and subtle, stripped back rhythm. It’s all in the bassline at first, after pixel thin synths float in like fireflies before static crackle and soft percussions flesh out the heavenly sound world. Soothing and absorbing throughout, it becomes a forceful and high pressure bit of techno in the hands of Marcel Detmann who layers in solid kicks and clacking hits to drive things along. ‘Hidden Knowledge’ is then a slithering bit of atmospheric electro with rumbling synths and pads suspending you in deep space. It rounds out a captivating EP.