RX-101 – New Discoveries LP [SUCTION055]

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, erik jong, rx-101, suction recordsLeave a comment

Suction Records announces RX-101’s fifth album, “New Discoveries”. As the title suggests, “New Discoveries” is not just more of the same — this is a new side of the RX-101 sound. Rather than taking inspiration from braindance heroes like Aphex Twin and Bochum Welt, “New Discoveries” is a reflection of Erik Jong (aka RX-101)’s love for classic Detroit techno – Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Carl Craig, et al. Like some of the UK producers who mined this sound for inspiration, from B12 to Kirk DiGiorgio, the influence of Detroit techno is crystal clear, even if the sound has a distinctly EU/UK flair.

Levon Vincent – Concrete Jungle EP [NS-38]

June 27, 2022June 30, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, levon vincent, novel sound, technoLeave a comment

Underwater deepness from Levon Vincent on Novel Sound, 3 beats to the bar and 180g pressing.

Vernon Felicity – Hindsight EP [FE004]

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, detroit techno, fluid electronics, vernon felicityLeave a comment

Boris Bunnik returns to the Fluid Electronics label after his remix for Rob Belleville. This is his first outing under the Vernon Felicity alias since 2016. Boris – better known for his work as Conforce and Versalife, steps up with four cuts joining the dots between sci-fi-infused scenarios, rapturous synthy vistas and AI-powered club dynamism, bound to have dance floors phasing in a paradox of hi-intensity wares and textures-splattered sonics tailored to maximal effect.

Jeff Mills – Mind Power Mind Control [AX106]

May 29, 2022May 26, 2022 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, detroit techno, experimental, jeff millsLeave a comment

Detroit legend Jeff Mills’ returns with an exciting new LP, and as always, there’s a deep concept behind it. Mind Power Mind Control explores various techniques used for mind control, the deceptive techniques devised for such purposes and its power over people. Similarly, the music on offer here is incredibly hypnotic – this is a Mills album after all – with each track’s complex sonic tapestry sure to entrance you. All of The Wizard’s idiosyncrasies are on offer: immaculately programmed 909 rhythms underpin majestic strings and sublime tones, all delivered with his trademark style of futurist minimalism. While less dancefloor oriented than some of this revered DJ’s previous releases, it’s awe-inspiring nonetheless. Essential listening.

Kenny Larkin – Keys, Strings, Tambourines LP [ART20221]

May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 hipodromealbum, art of dance, detroit techno, kenny larkin, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

From 2008 comes ‘Keys, Strings, Tambourines’ – Kenny Larkin’s fourth full length LP. Yet another advanced, singular and funked out techno milestone that bears all of Larkin’s idiosyncratic stylings and melodic touches. Once more he shows us how it’s done, sounding like nothing you’ve heard from him previously, ‘Keys, Strings, Tambourines’ is a truly adventurous record that defies categorisation today. Quietly influencing producers and DJs since its release, it points to where techno can go and what it can be and is a truly and criminally overlooked modern Detroit techno classic.

Sterac – Missing Secrets [DSR/STC3]

May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 hipodromedelsin records, detroit techno, sterac, steve rachmadLeave a comment

Steve Rachmad’s subliminal debut album ‘Secret Life Of Machines’ was originally released way back in 1995. In 2012 the album was re-issued, although three tracks didn’t make it to the vinyl re-issue. Now ten years later this new EP now re-issues also these three tracks after all: ‘Satyricon’, ‘Hydroxy’ and ‘Draghixia’.

Polytunnel – Bioacoustics EP [7SR035]

May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 hipodrome7th sign recordings, detroit techno, electro, peter lawlor, polytunnelLeave a comment

Talented Kilkenny-based Peter Lawlor, aka Polytunnel, rocks up on Seventh Sign Recordings and turns in a masterly release.

Morphology – Destroit [AS015]

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 hipodromealtered sense, detroit techno, furthur electronix, matti turunen, michael diekmann, morphologyLeave a comment

Finnish twosome Morphology has released some incredible records over the years – mostly of the intergalactic electro time – but we’d wager few are as sonically sparkling, life-affirming or pleasingly melodious as their latest two-tracker. ‘Destroit’, the A-side cut, is simply sublime: a far-sighted, futuristic fusion of crunchy, Chicago-influenced machine drums – all snappy snares, tough kicks and fizzing cymbals arranged into a delicious post-electro rhythm – intergalactic chords and bright, breezy electronic melodies that tap into the sci-fi sounds of purist Motor City techno. The duo opts for a warmer and woozier, acid-flecked sound on flipside ‘Distance’, a classic-sounding chunk of deep ambient techno tailor-made for late nights and early mornings.

Roi – Pasture EP [FANZINE]

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, fanzine records, roi grobasLeave a comment

Roi’s newest EP is titled ‘Pasture’, a play on words combining both past & future. The project draws influence from old school Detroit techno but with a ‘modern’ & ‘futuristic’ approach applied to it. The project is filled with bouncing & groovy tunes that are ready to shake the dance-floor.

G-Prod – One Trice EP [FE003]

April 30, 2022April 29, 2022 hipodromederek carr, detroit house, detroit techno, fluid electronics, g-prod, john shimaLeave a comment

The French G-Prod brothers debut on Fluid Electronics with the lavish, Detroit-flavoured “One Trice” EP. True to the Motown house scene’s idiosyncratic engineering of raw throb and velvet touch, this four-track slab pays tribute to that classic sound which still infuses far and wide in today’s musical landscape. On the menu, two original hot cakes from the Gaugain siblings complemented by a pair of remixes courtesy of Irish vibist Derek Carr and UK-based deep grooves manipulator, John Shima.

Terrence Dixon – Other Dimensions LP [30DEXOLP-001]

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022 hipodrome30d exoplanets, 30d records, album, detroit techno, minimal techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

‘Other Dimensions LP’, Terrence Dixon’s latest work and the new adventure in 30D’s ExoPlanets sublabel, comes for the very first time released in full length format, split in two sides, showing Terrence’s two faces. As everyone knows, words can not describe the music of this Detroit visionary, but we’ll try. Futuristic, avant-garde-esque, mesmerizing, trippy and minimalistic / reduced techno funk as expected in A side, but highly emotional and evocative, as only he can do. On the flip side, Terrence redefines and takes to another level the concept of dark, experimental, abstract, atmospheric, alienated and dystopian music, a true musical trip (perhaps a nightmare) to dive into. An extremely personal and intimate album.

Indio – Phoenix [DEDA007]

March 26, 2022March 28, 2022 hipodromedetroit dancer, detroit techno, e.r.p, indio, john beltran, stryke, subwax bcnLeave a comment

It’s not every day we see a new release from John Beltran’s alias Indio. With releases previously only on Transmat and Rhytmic Tech some 10 and 20 years ago, Detroit Dancer presents his new EP called Phoenix. Phoenix is a full on Detroit dance floor belter with warm strings and comes with strong remixes from E.R.P. and Stryke.

Jordan GCZ – My Brain’s Brain [MDA002]

March 12, 2022January 13, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, ambient techno, detroit techno, experimental, jordan czamanski, jordan gcz, minimal detroit audioLeave a comment

Premium solo material from Jordan CGZ (Magic Mountain High, Juju & Jordash). An unbounded trip around the producers musical universe. Sounds ranging from icy futuristic soundscapes to crunchy melodica techno workouts, Other-wordly Jazz explorations to hazy Rhodes washed Deep house memories.

Refracted – Torn Relics [BITTA011]

February 19, 2022February 17, 2022 hipodromebitta, detroit techno, drone, minimal techno, refractedLeave a comment

REFRACTED - Torn Relics

DJ Nobu’s Bitta welcomes Refracted. The Spanish producer delivers four expertly crafted cuts of his deep diving techno, fully embracing Bitta’s hypnotic and energetic approach.

John Shima – Parallels EP [RAWAX028]

February 19, 2022August 23, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, john shima, rawaxLeave a comment

SHIMA, John - Parallels EP

John Shima makes his debut for Rawax with “Parallels EP”, featuring four deep Detroit techno tracks.

Terrence Dixon – Relinked [KYN018]

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 hipodromedetroit techno, kynant records, minimal techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

DIXON, Terrence - Relinked

Detroit techno luminary Terrence Dixon joins Kynant with six tracks of signature minimalism.

Biz – Sleep Walking EP [CLIQ004LTD]

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 hipodromebiz, cliq recordings, detroit techno, electroLeave a comment

BIZ - Sleep Walking EP

Australian Biz is back with another EP of serious grooves. He creates a vibe that seduces the soul yet also has the tough elements that work so effectively on the dancefloor. This is the fourteenth release on Biz’s own label cliq, founded in 2002.

Monobox – Regenerate [MPM040]

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, m plant, minimal techno, monobox, robert hoodLeave a comment

MONOBOX - Regenerate

Robert Hood presents the return of his Monobox alias with an album featuring seven tracks. For the return of Monobox, Hood has envisaged that the vessel has been lying dormant for 40 or 50 years and is now beginning to rise up again, or regenerate. The new Monobox album, ‘Regenerate’ creates an all-enveloping story from its opening chapter and the atmospheric ‘Rise’. Stripped-back tribalism ensues with ‘Blackwater Canal’ before the ominous ‘Wargames’, while ‘Angel City’ brings a lighter, sparkling touch. Disc two delivers the gritty ‘Exoplanet’ running at over nine minutes as it gradually draws you in, then flip over for the sweeping grooves of ‘Drydock’. The album closes on the album’s title track where vintage melodies sit alongside techno futurism.

Mihail P – Streams Of Thought [CMD008]

January 17, 2022January 14, 2022 hipodromecommon dreams, detroit house, detroit techno, electro, john shima, mihail pLeave a comment

MIHAIL P - Stream Of Thoughts (feat John Shima remix)

Common Dreams bring a new 4 tracker from Mihail P, including a special John Shima remix. Electro breaks, synth basses and a cool pad to complete the perfect journey.

Francisco Mora Catlett – Electric Worlds [PLE65405]

January 15, 2022January 13, 2022 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, experimental, francisco mora catlett, jazz, planet e communicationsLeave a comment

CATLETT, Francisco Mora - Electric Worlds

Planet E Communications releases ‘Electric Worlds’ LP by Francisco Mora-Catlett, marking Francisco’s first electronic album in celebration of 30 Years of Planet E. Francisco Mora-Catlett’s career spans decades, genres and astral realms, perpetually defined by the quest for survival and being free. The Mexican-American percussionist, composer, and producer makes his solo debut on Carl Craig’s renowned Planet E Communications with his first electronic music album, ‘Electric Worlds’. Whether pushing the limits of free jazz with the Sun Ra Arkestra in the 70’s, studying at Berklee College of Music and touring with Max Roach in the 80’s, or playing in Carl Craig’s “The Innerzone Orchestra” in the 90’s, Francisco’s passion has always been for the capacity that the music created by black and brown people has to free the human spirit.