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.

Trinity – Cascade Drive [NTD007]

September 29, 2016December 6, 2021 hipodromeandee, deep techno, detroit techno, nightime drama, steven tang, trinityLeave a comment

TRINITY - Cascade Drive

Australian label Nightime Drama serves up its second standout release of 2016. This four track affair is a second release on the label by Aussie live act, DJ and producer Trinity, with Steven Tang and Italian based Andee on the remix.

Benjamin Brunn – Plastic Album [3EEPLP201604]

September 9, 2016March 17, 2022 hipodromealbum, benjamin brunn, deep house, deep techno, third earLeave a comment

Benjamin Brunn’s follow up to his highly regarded A Sun Life album on Third Ear. The Plastic Album is, like it’s predecessor once again bursting with fat, glistening, gorgeous sounds. Brunn’s sound is instantly recognizable; the Nord Modular synth and Roland 808 which feature on all his performances. Yet, he’s sounding as fresh, as enigmatic and as soulful as ever.

John Daly – Mainline [IZU002]

August 20, 2016April 25, 2018 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, izu recordings, john dalyLeave a comment

The second release on IZU Recordings with two rugged & raw gems by John Daly.

Lapien – Something To Show You EP Part 1 [MISTRESS008]

July 29, 2016October 12, 2023 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, mistress recordings, nick lapienLeave a comment

Following a brief hiatus, DVS1’s Mistress Recordings label returns with its’ first release of 2016. Something To Show You is an expansive, two-part E.P fron Nick Lapien. There’s much to enjoy on this first part, which sees Lapien deliver trippy, late night workouts that sit somewhere between ultra-deep house and Detroit techno. It’s an atmospheric formula that works wonderfully, particularly on “Something To Tell You” – where bluesy vocal samples weave their way around a deep, locked-in groove – and the up-tempo bump of tech-house hustler “No Good”.

Orson Wells – Missin U EP [SM005]

July 21, 2016June 29, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, detroit house, detroit techno, lennard poschmann, orson wells, sound mirrorLeave a comment

Orson Wells returns to his own Sound Mirror imprint with another superb 3-tracker. A slightly electro tinged dreamy and melodic beauty called G.I.T.S.’ is followed by the distorted, heavy breakbeat enhanced pounding title track Missn’ U’ on side A, while the futuristic deep journey Red Planet’ on the flip makes this EP another versatile and quality packed release you shouldn’t miss.

Legowelt – Dekmantel Podcast 078

July 17, 2016July 18, 2016 hipodromeambient, danny wolfers, deep house, deep techno, dekmantel festival, dekmantel records, legowelt, podcastLeave a comment

Carlos Nilmmns – Midnight Chronicles EP [ORN039]

June 11, 2016July 4, 2022 hipodromecarlos nilmmns, deep house, deep techno, detroit techno, keter darker, ornamentsLeave a comment

Carlos Nilmmns with a collection of atmospheric tracks between classical compositions, Detroit techno and oldschool deep House, on the Ornaments label.

Andy Stott – Too Many Voices [LOVE101]

May 1, 2016June 19, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient, andy stott, deep techno, experimental, modern loveLeave a comment

Andy Stott rarely gets it wrong. To date, he’s release a trio of fine full-lengths on Modern Love, each of which has arrived perfectly formed. It’s a similar story on fourth album Too Many Voices. Rich, spacious and melodious, it draws on both classic and contemporary sounds, channeling Yellow Magic Orchestra, James Blake, Boards Of Canada, Autechre and clap-happy drum machine funk, before twisting these varied inspirations into thrilling new shapes. For all the high-minded experimentalism, Stott’s greatest gift is an ability to create music that’s inspired and entertaining, achieving a balance between boundary-pushing and old-fashioned melodiousness. When he gets it right, as on Too Many Voices, few can really compete.

VA – Cosmos #1 [SVS009]

May 1, 2016March 4, 2026 hipodromebartellow, deep house, deep techno, experimental, konrad wehrmeister, maxim wolzyn, svs records, tropicanaLeave a comment

Another compilation on SVS Records. This time, Cosmos #1.

Alex Danilov – Noises EP [ARMA012]

April 12, 2016October 10, 2017 hipodromealex danilov, arma records, deep house, deep techno, fred pLeave a comment

Alex Danilov, DJ and producer from Yekaterinburg, with a release on Arma. Published along with ‘reshape’ by Fred P., three original tracks constitute the Noises EP. His own productions are about finding the way to sustain deep mystic atmosphere within signature low-pass rhythm picture. Side B, containing both original and remix of ‘Unknown Numbers’, shows how this approach varies from classy style of Fred P. aka Black Jazz Consortium. Noises EP is the 12th release by Arma.

Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald present Borderland – Riod [TRESOR284]

March 25, 2016November 9, 2023 hipodromeborderland, deep techno, detroit techno, juan atkins, moritz von oswald, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Juan Atkins and Moritz von Oswald – the two indispensable protagonists of the Electric Garden – plug back into the wilderness. The result: a font from which springs serene and exhilarating musical ideas that vibrate with refined energy for sixty seconds in every minute.

Dorisburg – Irrbloss [HVN034]

March 6, 2016October 12, 2023 hipodromealbum, alexander berg, ambient, deep house, deep techno, dorisburg, hivern discsLeave a comment

One half of Genius Of Time, Alexander Berg makes his debut on Hivern as Dorisburg. Irrbloss features nearly an hour of Dorisburg new music. Eight cuts in which Berg unleashes several incarnations of his sound and delves into his most melodic and mystical facet. Tracks such as Irrbloss and Votiv exude a highly spiritual feeling, connecting the majesty of archaic folk music with state of the art electronic production. Gloson and Gripen, in contrast, are much more dancefloor oriented eorts, showing Berg’s most cerebral and somber side. Kassiopeia and Cirkla are two slices of sinuous cosmic techno that demonstrate once again Berg’s ability to blend evocative landscapes with club eciency. Finally, Insvept and Sagofabrik conde a more meditative and adventurous approach. In other words: a gripping journey with a kind of inspirational energy not easily found in today’s dance music.

Oscar Mulero – Second Skin EP [POLEGROUP037]

March 6, 2016November 2, 2022 hipodromearchitectural, deep techno, dub techno, oscar mulero, pole group, tensalLeave a comment

Slow paced beats and dubby chords by Oscar Mulero that mutate and run around the arrangement. Remixes by Architectural and Tensal.

Metropolis – Solitude [BLIQ013]

February 17, 2016June 21, 2022 hipodromebliq, d5, deep techno, detroit, detroit techno, electro, metropolis, nick lapienLeave a comment

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Some deep atmospheric techno and electro tracks from Nick Lapien under his Metropolis guise on Bliq. Comes with a remix from the enigmatic producer D5.

Delano Smith – From Silence [SUSH025]

January 21, 2016September 28, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, delano smith, detroit techno, sushitech recordsLeave a comment

A future classic of the Detroit master on the Berlin based Sushitech Records! Essential Alert, must have release.

Varg – Variations [SEM068X]

January 17, 2016November 20, 2024 hipodromeabdulla rashim, deep techno, hypnobirds, jonas ronnberg, semantica records, vargLeave a comment

Excellent contemporary techno featuring an Abdulla Rashim remix.