VA – DE:10.03 [ASGDE022]

April 8, 2019November 3, 2022 hipodromede:tuned, deep techno, detroit techno, future beat alliance, john beltran, mark archer, max 404Leave a comment

John Beltran, Mark Archer, Future Beat Alliance and Max 404 line up on this third 10 years anniversary 12” for De:tuned. Both John and Mark deliver a timeless, Detroit tradition indebted techno vibe, resulting in 2 dancefloor-friendly tracks. While FBA and max 404 activated their DAT recorder, culminating in unheard crisp yet sensitive cuts. Kevin Foakes (Openmind, DJ Food, Ninja Tune) created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering, pressed on 180 gr vinyl and a separate digital version will be available from the usual digital shops.

VC-118A – Inside [130DSR]

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 hipodromealbum, deep techno, delsin records, detroit techno, electro, mohlao, samuel van dijk, vc-118aLeave a comment

Samuel van Dijk releases his third album as VC-118A on Delsin Records. It dives deep into the sonic narrative of VC-118A (who is also known as Mohlao) and mixes up his unique sounds with evocative musical imagery. An album that goes from sparse, mysterious grooves to shiny underwater electro to frazzled and distorted techno via absorbing passages of ambient and overdriven machine workouts. It marks his first original work on Delsin, having released his distinctive brand of electro and techno on Frustrated Funk, Radio Matrix and Tabernacle before now.

Vivian Koch – The Owleon [ARTLESS2177]

March 10, 2019March 7, 2019 hipodromea.r.t.less, deep techno, electro, mojuba records, vivian kochLeave a comment

Mojuba’s sublabel a.r.t.less presents the debut release by Vivian Koch. Electro synthesizer dreams for days.

Lapien – Brumal EP [TIKITA009]

January 30, 2019October 12, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, nick lapien, techno, tikitaLeave a comment

Tikita return with more of their deep and groovy techno, this time from Lapien, who is one half of Artefakt and a master of deep voodoo sounds. His ‘Brumal’ EP includes a remix from label mainstays natural/electronic.system. that completes a deep and powerful three track disc. Lapien s ‘Brumal’ kicks off with deep, swirling pads and punchy drums. It s soft and atmospheric techno with a dubby bottom end and cosmic moods that is soothing and warm. The natural/electronic.system. remix of ‘Moonset’ is simmered down into an absorbing ambient soundscape with rolling, rubbery drums deep down below. It s thoughtful mind music to get utterly lost in. Last of all, the original ‘Moonset’ is another richly layered and spacious techno groove, with gentle percussion over underlapping drums and synths smearing out in all directions. It s brilliantly expansive music for intimate dance floors.

Anthony Naples – Take Me With You [ANS2000]

January 19, 2019January 18, 2019 hipodromealbum, ambient, ans, anthony naples, deep house, deep techno, experimentalLeave a comment

Anthony Naples returns with his second full length album, “Take Me With You”. Originally conceived as a D.J. mixtape dedicated to friends and the time spent with them in the morning hours after the parties over (or beginning) – it quickly morphed into a soft focused meditation on all things warm and intangible. “Take Me With You”‘s message is undoubtedly about escapism, given away by its happy-abductee cover art done by the legend Biscuit— but first and foremost it reflects on that lingering feeling one gets when walking away from the ones they love.

VA – Night Drive EP [NTD010]

January 19, 2019October 1, 2025 hipodromeartefakt, deep techno, eric cloutier, hiver, nightime drama, stefan vincent, trinityLeave a comment

The Australian Nightime Drama label hits release number ten with a VA EP. It features a mix of returning artists and new signings, with Hiver, Stefan Vincent, Artefakt, Eric Cloutier & Trinity all featuring on a release that once again mixes styles from the past with a forward thinking vision.

Anton Kubikov – Echoma [7V060]

December 30, 2018October 17, 2025 hipodromeanton kubikov, deep techno, seven villas musicLeave a comment

KUBIKOV, Anton - Echoma

Deep techno from Anton Kubikov on Seven Villas Records.

Sam McQueen – Sephoria EP [DSR/X18]

December 22, 2018October 11, 2019 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, delsin records, sam mcqueenLeave a comment

Sam McQueen’s 2004 EP Sephoria is next up to get the Delsin remaster, recut and reissue treatment. Across six cuts here -two of which have new titles- the little known producer mixes up. There is serene ambient landscaping on the ‘Inception’ and the beatless ‘Graduated Frequencies’, which resonates with exquisitely melancholic synths, then ‘Simple Pleasure’ is a celestial world of wiry synths and warm solar winds and 14 days has pillow drum programming and soft focus chords that sooth the soul. ‘Yemia’ is another symphony of chattery drum hits, meaningful chords and real astral techno beauty and ‘Outer Drive’ closes down the epic space voyage with delicate melodies and melancholic synths that encourage you to lay back and gaze into a starry night sky.

Valentino Mora – Transmagnetic [SPAZIO016]

December 22, 2018June 16, 2023 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, spazio disponibile, valentino moraLeave a comment

Spazio Disponibile welcomes Valentino Mora for a new EP featuring four tracks of rhythmic exploration. Boss of the IDO label and known for his atmospheric deep techno sets, he brings a richly infused palette to his music. The four tracks on ‘Transmagnetic’ are steep in moody atmospheres, with exquisite sound design colouring in the grooves which range from dark and eerie to more subtly uplifting and enlightened. Icy synths, abstract motifs and a sense of paranoia and tension characterise each one, with barely-there drums all working to sink you into a trance.

Indio – Inca EP [DSR/X17]

December 21, 2018September 29, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, delsin records, detroit techno, indio, john beltran, sam mcqueen, seth taylorLeave a comment

Indio was a short lived but influential trio of John Beltran, Sam McQueen and Seth Taylor. They released an album and three EPs of hi tech ambient techno on Derrick May’s Transmat and the Rhythmic Tech label between 1999 and 2010. Here, three tracks from their self titled 2003 EP and one that was released on Styrax get put together, remastered and recut for the next Delsin reissue. Opener ‘Winter Long’ is classy techno cut that looks into the future. A symphony or gorgeous strings lights up the backdrop as scintillating drums dance and shimmery in the foreground. A Detroit sense of melody adds colour and ensures utter timelessness. ‘Blue Fantasy’ is another track that show off the power of machines to make music that touches your soul with its gorgeous strong stabs and masterful drum programming, and ‘Inca’ then slips more into a house groove, with busy, shuffling drums driving along beneath acidic twitches and broad, heavenly pads. It’s slick, urgent and compelling and ‘Nolita’ closes things with more delicate dancing machines, rueful synth work and rubber bass. It’s archetypal Detroit techno that sounds as good and forward facing now as it ever did.

The 7th Plain – Chronicles I-III Box [A-TONLP08]

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 hipodromea-ton, album, ambient techno, deep techno, detroit techno, luke slater, re-release, reissue, the 7th plainLeave a comment

Essential re-issue project of Luke Slater’s alias The 7th Plain. Cosmic, analogue, orchestrated, they still represent some of the most emotionally intense music ever to come out of the techno realm. Aside from the special vinyl boxset (6×12“ LP), which includes Chronicles I – III, limited edition stickers, an essay by Joe Muggs and a complete download code. All releases are available individually on CD, 2xLP and for the first time in digital formats.

the box / part I / part II / part II

Lisière Collectif – Route Du Nord [ABCLTD001]

December 8, 2018December 7, 2018 hipodromeabc.ltd, andu simion, bogdan ardeleanu, dan gheorghe, deep techno, electro, lisiere collectif, romanianLeave a comment

This is the first imprint of abc.ltd – record label based in Arad, Romania. Phat beats and organic sounds define the EP “Route du Nord” by the Romanian trio Lisière Collectif. The breaky patterns lead your way through a magical musical journey.

VC-118A – Vaxna [DSR/X16]

December 3, 2018January 26, 2024 hipodromeac records, deep techno, delsin records, electro, re-release, reissue, samuel van dijk, vc-118aLeave a comment

The next carefully assembled Delsin re-issue EP is four tracks of slick electro from VC-118A aka Samuel van Dijk, an EP was originally released on AC Records in 2015, strictly limited and only sold by the label itself. All four cuts are electro of the highest order: opener ‘Vaxna’ is a mid tempo, atmospheric piece that places you in the middle of a desolate futuristic landscape, while ‘Sepia’ is a more rueful track that encourages your mind to wander amongst its thoughtful pads and sombre chords. It’s timeless and tender machine music that’s followed up by 25h, which has an astral feel. Beautifully smeared pads and a nimble bassline cast you free deep in the cosmos. The EP closes in style with ‘Versicolor’, an emotive electro jam with clever arrangements and immerse sounds.

Juju & Jordash / Shawn Rudiman / Cubic Space Collective – Regenerate EP [FR004]

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 hipodromecubic space collective, deep techno, detroit techno, freerotation festival, freerotation records, juju & jordash, shawn rudimanLeave a comment

Freerotation Records returns with another 12” featuring Freerotation residents and regulars. The theme for this release is live hardware techno and the A side features two cuts from Juju and Jordash’s live improvised set from Freerotation 2017, while the flip showcases two of Freerotation 2017’s live hardware acts, the evergreen Shawn Rudiman from Pittsburgh USA, and the recently revived North-Easterners Cubic Space Collective. Collectively these artists are some of the best live techno performers in the world today, with decades of experience behind them, and true dedication to their craft.

Deniro – Bhote Kukur EP [TAPE012]

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 hipodromedeep techno, deniro, detroit techno, reynier hooft van huysduynen, tape recordsLeave a comment

Deniro returns back home to his own Tape Records with a warm 4 track Detroit techno EP.

Norken – SA 001 [SA001]

October 25, 2018November 15, 2024 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, norken, subconscious algorithmsLeave a comment

Norken returns with 2 tracks recorded for Subconcious Algorithms, mysterious new label that will be releasing music made by machines that have become aware have become emotional. The function of your subconscious mind is to store and retrieve data. These 2 tracks from Norken possess an awareness that take your mind back to the early 90’s but also into the future.

VA – Air Texture Volume VI [AIR006]

October 14, 2018May 19, 2023 hipodrome214, actress, afik naim, air texture, ambient techno, answer code request, as one, basic soul unit, compilation, deep techno, dj stingray, kink, late night approach, martyn, shed, steffi, tracing xirclesLeave a comment

The Air Texture Series asks two Producers/ Performers to select a double CD worth of unreleased music. The only guidance is the music should not be main floor bangers, other than that we get out of the way, allowing them autonomy over their selection. This time Steffi and Martyn were asked to step up. Exciting, since as residents at Berghain/Panorama Bar – two of the most important dancefloors in the world… how would two such respected artists approach our experimental ethos.

John Shima – Stealth EP [DMK005]

October 8, 2018January 16, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, detroit house, detroit techno, dmk, john shimaLeave a comment

DMK step up again with another impressive release, this time with John Shima who delivers the ‘Stealth EP’. After recent releases on Exalt and Firescope records, the quality continues across this EP, with four cuts of deep atmospheric techno.

VA – Bias Jams 3 Munich Edition [IT038]

October 1, 2018August 11, 2021 hipodromedario zenker, deep techno, detroit techno, ilian tape, kareem el morr, konrad wehrmeister, marco zenker, stennyLeave a comment

EL MORR, Kareem/DARIO Z/KONRAD WEHRMEISTER/MARCO/STENNY - Bias Jams: 3 Munich Edition

In 2012, the Zenker brothers introduced a new series on their Ilian Tape imprint: The Bias Tapes. We are now into the third edition come 2018 and it’s a great one. Like the name may suggest, The Munich Edition features some heroes of the local scene such as Kareem El Morr: who delivers the dark side electro bass of “Eros 404”, likewise label boss Dario Z. (ft. Maurice P.) goes down the same toute on “CEJ”. Elsewhere, dubby and cyclical warehouse techno in the vein of G-Man can be heard on Konrad Wehrmeister’s “CWS” and usual suspects Marco & Stenny hammer the message home in typically bold fashion with the emotive “Imcon”.

Aubrey & Simone Gatto – Spring Sun Blues EP [CURLE064]

October 1, 2018July 14, 2023 hipodromeaubrey, curle recordings, deep techno, detroit techno, simone gattoLeave a comment

After their first appearance on Curle via ‘naïf’, the mix compiled by Efdemin earlier this year, Aubrey & Simone Gatto now deliver their debut EP for the label.