Submersible Machines – Waypoints [PF009]

June 7, 2015June 5, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, photic fields, submersible machinesLeave a comment

There seems to be something in the water when it comes to Texas and Electronics. One of the stand-out talents from that most Southern of Southern states is Submersible Machines. Waypoints builds on those early successes, with that delicateness of touch plain to hear. A renewed warmth enters. Tracks wash with a lush and textured sound. Sheer class spills from speakers. ‘Porthole’ illustrates from the needle-drop what you are in for. A tapestry of tones reveals incredibly emotive electronics. Tracks are sculpted with an awe-inspiring precision, from the wind-swept wonder of ‘Murmur’ to 303 echoed dreamscape of ‘The Searching.’ And it is a dreaminess that embodies this EP. Heartening notes and a deftness of style combine to bring beautiful and thought-provoking Techno to listeners. Absorbing bars pull you in, changes flow and ebb. But there are punchier moments, the toms and rhythmic pulses of ‘Abyssal Plains’ giving way to sweeping stings. The finale comes with ‘707 Dreams.’ A cerebral close of cascading keys and cushioned cymbals to wake you from absolute immersion.

HVL – Away From Everything We Know [OA002]

June 7, 2015December 17, 2021 hipodromedeep techno, hvl, organic analogue records, the reflektorLeave a comment

HVL - Away From Everything We Know

Organic Analogue Records returns to present its second release from Georgian producer HVL. Away From Everything We Know, is the perfect balance struck between a meditative state and playful electronic experimentation, for all its subtlety it’s an incredibly detailed piece of work that deals in myriad layers of tone and pulse. To bring a fresh perspective, LA-based artist Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker, perhaps better known for his Gifted & Blessed project, steps into The Reflektor guise to drop a plush remix of ”Away From Everything We Know”.

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.

Eduardo De La Calle – Analog Grooves #4 (final) [MG109]

May 9, 2015July 16, 2025 hipodromeanalogue grooves, deep techno, detroit, eduardo de la calle, mental groove recordsLeave a comment

4th and final volume in the Analog Grooves vinyl (and analog) only serie, a joint venture between spanish producer Eduardo De La Calle & swiss Mental Groove Records focusing on futuristic / cosmic compositions for both clubbing and listening enjoyment.

Raw M.T. – Planet G EP [UNRLTD002]

May 8, 2015June 23, 2025 hipodromedeep techno, florian kupfer, raw m.t., raw music theory, unrelated recordsLeave a comment

Raw M.T invite us on a trip to Planet G – a far-off netherworld populated by dystopian grooves, icy synthesizer melodies, weightless chords and stripped, deep space grooves. The journey begins with the first untitled track, a picturesque combination of raw drums, looped, Tangerine Dream style synth lines and spacey electronics. It’s closely followed by the restless ride cymbals, ultra-deep beats and drifting pads of “Track 2”, before “Track 3” signals a sense of impending doom via reinforced kick-drums, creepy chords and metallic percussion.

Eduardo De La Calle – The Sequoia Symposium [NONPLUS027]

April 13, 2015July 16, 2025 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, eduardo de la calle, nonplus recordsLeave a comment

Hailing from Spain, Eduardo De La Calle has been a prolific DJ and house and techno producer since the early nineties. Eduardo is an underground legend staying true to his analogue production techniques and never following the pack.

Zadig – Kern Space Adventures Episode #2 [SYNCRO023]

April 13, 2015January 4, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, kern space adventures, syncrophone recordings, zadigLeave a comment

The first “episode” of Zadig’s Kern Space Adventures series, released last year, offered a particularly intergalactic take on deep house, and sat somewhere between Alien-era Larry Heard, the inherent far-sightedness of Detroit techno, and the head-in-the-clouds electronics of Space Dimension Controller’s more ambient moments. There’s a similarly weightless, drifting-through-space feel about this follow up. It’s particularly noticeable on “Quiet Orbit Around Gladia 2”, a heady fusion of deep space rhythms, loopy, acid-influenced electronics and tactile chords that seem to stretch out beyond the horizon. There’s a little more bump and swing to the slightly darker “Hunted By The Cosmic Assassin”, but it still comes smothered in glassy-eyed pads and immersive electronics.

Marko Füerstenberg Live @ Lorem Ipse (Berlin) 02.04.2015

April 12, 2015April 10, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, dub techno, live act, lorem ipse, marko furstenberg, studio rLeave a comment

Trap10 – Westside EP [ARTLESS2187]

March 31, 2015January 10, 2018 hipodromea.r.t.less, deep techno, detroit techno, janis & fabian, mojuba records, trap10Leave a comment

Straight peak-time action on the A-Side and head-nodding & feet stomping funk infused Techno with soul on the flip, dress to sweat!

Bnjmn & Best Available Technology – De/Re-Constructions [ADLP004]

March 1, 2015October 26, 2018 hipodromealbum, astro:dynamics, ben thomas, best available technology, bnjmn, deep techno, dub techno, kevin palmerLeave a comment

Astro:Dynamics start off 2015 with a collaborative LP from Berlin-based Ben Thomas aka BNJMN and Portland, Oregon-dwelling Kevin Palmer aka Best Available Technology. This collaborative album is a document of a musical dialogue between the two artists that has been ongoing for a number of years. The passing back and forth of ideas and snippets in the pursuit of feedback gradually grew into a body of work that eloquently moulds each artist’s sonic palettes and approaches – harking back to Thomas’ previous cross-atlantic collaborative work with Brainfeeder’s Teebs under his earlier Jackhigh handle.

VA – Nature’s Terrified [STHLMLTD034]

March 1, 2015July 19, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, dimi angelis, dub techno, jeroen search, par grindvik, stefan vincent, stockholm ltd, the persuaderLeave a comment

Proper selection again including The Persuader, A&S, Stefan Vincent and Par Grindvik. A side gives three ambient pieces while the flip side comes with some straight up techno tracks.

Conforce Live @ Dommune (Tokyo) 09.02.2015

February 16, 2015February 12, 2015 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, deep techno, dommune, hexagon, technoLeave a comment

Micronism – Steps To Recovery [DSR/X8]

February 16, 2015July 19, 2019 hipodromedeep house, deep techno, delsin records, denver mccarthy, detroit techno, micronism, nurture recordsLeave a comment

Delsin kicks off 2015 with Micronism’s Steps to Recovery EP. Originally released on Nurture records in 1999, the EP, which comes in black and limited coloured vinyl, is a bonafide deep house classic from the short live career of New Zealander Denver McCarthy. ‘Engaging Causeless Mercy’ is a contemplative, atmospheric affair with soft drums and celestial pads that could roll and roll forever and you’d never get tired. ‘The Quiet Mind’ is just as deep, but the spiralling pads and rippling melodies here are more colourful and charming. Both tracks are hugely spacious, luxurious affairs whilst ‘Constructing Space’ on the flip is a more stripped back and humid number that is more enclosed and oppressive for cosy back room spaces. Finally, the title track is a playful, elastic house track with heartwarming hooks and pinging drums.

Marcel Heese – Invite’s Choice Podcast 238

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, invite's choise, marcel heese, minimal technoLeave a comment

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Zenker Brothers – Immersion [ITLP001]

February 11, 2015August 11, 2021 hipodromealbum, dario zenker, deep techno, ilian tape, marco zenker, zenker brothersLeave a comment

ZENKER BROTHERS - Immersion

“We are very happy to present our first album on Ilian Tape. At the beginning of 2014 we moved our two seperate bedroom studios into one and soon after started working on the album. All the tracks were made in about 6 months in our new Ilian Tape Space Studio in Munich. The time felt right to focus on this adventure, but without any pressure. Therefore the process became very natural and we felt free to go wherever the vibe led us. Our intention was to create a very personal and honest sound without any limitations or guidelines. It’s a reflection of all the years we’ve been growing up, working, traveling and playing together and it means a lot to us. But enough said music is not supposed to be described with words, so sit back, close your eyes, light one up and turn up the speakers!”

Hinode – Globular Clusters [HLN001]

January 25, 2015November 12, 2021 hipodromedeep techno, helena records, hinode, mario resta, matteo chisariLeave a comment

HINODE - Globular Clusters EP

Limited copies, analog lovers Hinode offer three distinct techno soundspaces to lose yourself in and never come back.

Conforce – Travelogue EP [TRSDW002]

January 25, 2015November 8, 2022 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, deep techno, electro, transcendent records, transcendent whiteLeave a comment

Stepping up for the second release on his own Transcendent label, the unstoppable Conforce offers up four more tracks of studiously deep and moving music that is as filmic as it is atmospheric. His Travelogue EP features four cuts that continue ion the Dutchman’s fine tradition of fusing moods and grooves in submerged and aqueous ways. Up first is ‘Phase7’, with little sounds scurrying across dollops of thick bass synth. Eventually a deep and subliminal rhythm emerges to float you through the deep abyss and little rays of light shine though to light the way. ‘Informatica’ is laced up with nervy, edgy pads and distant siren sounds as well as hunched percussion and ambient soundscaping. It’s heady and physical at the same time and really comes from another sound world entirely. On the flip, ‘Coast to Coast’ has more human charm and melody to it but still wallows in the deepest oceans, with supple and subtle rhythms and tons of detail all fizzing about and firing your every synapse. Finally, Zero Eight Five toys with spangled synth lines, feint percussive impressions and lots of gloopy bass to transfix you in a hypnotic headspace.

G-String @ Planet Delsin, Trouw (Amsterdam) 21.11.2014

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, delsin records, g-string, gijs poortman, house, trouwLeave a comment

Aurora Halal – Smoke Machine Podcast 104

January 11, 2015January 9, 2015 hipodromeaurora halal, deep techno, dub techno, mutual dreaming recordings, podcast, smoke machineLeave a comment

Afrikan Sciences – Circuitous LP [PAN054]

December 14, 2014December 12, 2014 hipodromeafrikan sciences, album, deep techno, eric douglas porter, experimental, pan recordsLeave a comment

Afrikan Sciences aka Eric Douglas Porter is back on PAN with more outer-space wares built to make you question everything you thought you knew about cosmic electronic music. Circuitous has some moments of tender beauty and some moments of fiery experimentalism, but it never stops being thrilling, shocking and captivating. With the spirit of free jazz, the convention-less beats of the Brainfeeder posse and an irrepressible delivery that is all his own, Afrikan Sciences has excelled even his high standards on Circuitous.