JTC – Indigo, Flesh and Fire EP [SPC-145]

August 5, 2019August 3, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, ghostly international, james t cotton, jtc, spectral sound, tadd mullinixLeave a comment

Tadd Mullinix returns to JTC, the moniker which helped define Spectral Sound, the dance imprint of Ghostly International. The EP is packed, but still playfully ambiguous; a club-ready set built to max out mixing boards with spacious and nuanced melodies and motorized percussion. Five tracks, each with roughly five-minute run-times, offering all but a few breaths in a quest for highly operative dancefloor hypnosis. The record wastes little time locking in; on the first track, “Innerloire Rendezvous,” a dense square kick plows through a brisk four-on-the-floor routine phasing over harmonious synth stacks of rubbery fifths and sevenths. The title track splatters a lenticular static spray between thumping kick, billowy melodic swells, and staticky clicks, snaps, and claps.

Noah Gibson – Krasch 2 (Convextion & E.R.P. Remixes) [KRASCH2]

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019 hipodromeconvextion, detroit techno, e.r.p, gerard hanson, krasch records, noah gibsonLeave a comment

Krasch Records returns in strong form with its second release, featuring two remixes by Gerard Hanson as Convextion and E.R.P.

Jeff Mills – Moon – The Area Of Influence [AX081]

July 21, 2019July 19, 2019 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, axis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

”Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing (July 20 2019) Axis Records is pleased to announce the release of the album by Jeff Mills on his interpretations of Earth’s Moon. ”There are influences of the Moon we can detect, measure and document as scientific facts. If these are perceived as rational explanations, then it should raise questions about the possibility of other unseen mental and metaphysical connections humans have, not just with the Moon but with all other celestial bodies in and outside this Solar System. On the flipside, as we recognize that our Sun gives us light and a lifespan, what does an even greater force in the Cosmos, perhaps the darkness [or absence of anything] affects us. If we look at the Moon as a component in a vast configuration of integral connected parts, then an intuitive sense might lead us to a wider understanding about how deeply our relationship lies. This album and the imagination that helped to produce it should be considered as a proposition with open-endedness and no foreseeable conclusion. It is a chemistry of facts and feelings based on then, now and forever”. Jeff Mills”

Terrence Dixon – Vertical Hold EP [30EXO006]

July 16, 2019April 5, 2022 hipodrome30d exoplanets, 30d records, detroit techno, minimal techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

The prescient sound of an abstract never-coming future built from the everlasting commitment to the boundless experimentation. The prolific one-of-a-kind Terrence Dixon is back to 30D Records. “Vertical Hold EP”, holds on his unlimited creative scheme: on the basis of the Detroit sound, he transforms that legacy in a fully refurbished approach wherein the true creativity smashes any possible stereotype. Every track leads us to the unexpected. From the skillful Dixon’s mind, any sonic universe is possible. The straight low pad of “Due Process” flows on a kaleidoscopic background, energized by a danceable bass drum. Second cut, “Vertical Hold”, is a wicked amazing sequential madness from a dreamlike dance floor. “Transition Area” seeks and finds out the depth, a mental mantra to disappear in. The rhythmic and mechanical arpeggiator of “Total Vehicle” drive us to a dancing frenetic hypnosis. And, finally, “Assembly Building”, unfolds a fine-draw and imaginative minimalistic groove.

Juan Atkins – Martians At Work EP [PARTOUT4.01]

July 3, 2019July 2, 2019 hipodromedetroit, detroit techno, juan atkins, partoutLeave a comment

For the 5th release of the label, Partout welcomes legend Juan Atkins starting the Detroit series and providing a reissue of tracks from 1993′ to 2011′.

John Shima – The Lonely Machine [FS019]

June 28, 2019November 7, 2020 hipodromealbum, b12 records, deep techno, detroit techno, electro, firescope records, john shimaLeave a comment

Hailing from the heartland of British techno, Sheffield’s John Shima is one of the leading lights of UK electronics. Now Shima is returning to FireScope with his long awaiting debut album, The Lonely Machine. John Shima is a master melody weaver, with this first LP attesting to his deftness of touch. Celestial chords and star gazing synthwork permeate this ten track odyssey. The musical heritage of Shima’s hometown, the elegance, majesty and subtlety of British electronics, is invoked from the needle drop. A range of influences come to the fore in this 2LP. Skirting around the edges of astral ambience and tonal texture are nods to industrial history, the rasp and resonance of rhythms in “Empires”, with the inspiration of Detroit surfacing in the future funk of “Phase Distortion” and “Linear.” Dreamscapes are painted in delicate hues, the fragile movements of “Accepting”, with brooding works adopting thicker basslines and ruffled notes as with “Distrust.” Nevertheless, it is the incandescent brightness of Lonely Machine that truly shines. Radiant pieces of elating electronics, complex and joyful compositions that chime with unbridled hope and open-hearted optimism.

Jeff Mills – The Director’s Cut Chapter 3 [AX080DC]

June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

Four track EP containing 2 remastered cuts and two unreleased tracks by Jeff Mills on his own Axis label. Note by Jeff Mills: ”Looking back in hindsight to the activity and accomplishments of Axis is with much pride – to witness the relationship between the music and listener evolving to this point. The Director’s Cut reissue project is about manicuring detail. It’s about a rare opportunity to enhance what we’ve done so that the relationship strengthens for the long term”

Splice – Kobold [KEY013]

June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, elias landberg, key vinyl, spliceLeave a comment

Splice is the a.k.a. of Elias Landberg from Skudge. The fact that he released already on Skudge, Arsenik and Non Series… is a perfect picture of his taste. Repetitive, trippy and groovy, the perfect combination for dancers or dreamers. Close your eyes and start the journey.

Moving Thoughts – Kwantum [KEY012]

June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, key vinyl, minimal techno, moving thoughtsLeave a comment

This EP represents in full effect the evolution of the solid duo from Utrecht. Four tracks where they show their roots and their influences, that definitely are techno. They don’t like to be too exposed; they like to share their concept through their music.

Luke Hess – Supercinema 002 [SUPERCINEMA002]

May 11, 2019May 9, 2019 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, luke hess, patrick russell, supercinema recordsLeave a comment

Every night, the young men’s dreams are invaded by space shuttles and alien creatures. Every morning, the two guys try to keep the sounds of those hallucinations alive. For the second EP, Supercinema Records welcome Detroit veteran techno producer Luke Hess.

Colophon – State Vector EP [LWRC004]

May 11, 2019June 10, 2025 hipodromebas van vuurde, colophon, detroit techno, electro, hymns, lowercase lifeLeave a comment

Colophon returns to Lowercase Life with a 90’s vibe melancholic analog machine soul electro and techno. In true spirit, Melbournes’ talent Hymns (Salt Mines) delivered an elegant electro remix.

Die Gestalten – Wir Sind Die Gestalten [DIEGESTALTEN002]

May 11, 2019December 22, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, die gestalten, die gestalten records, electroLeave a comment

Fine deep space techno and electro by Die Gestalten.

Orbe – Slapback Echo EP [ASR020]

April 24, 2019April 23, 2019 hipodromeanalog solutions records, detroit techno, fernando sanz, minimal techno, orbeLeave a comment

Orbe comes back on Analog Solutions with a bleepy and effective four tracks release.

Jeff Mills – The Director’s Cut Chapter 2 [AX079DC]

April 24, 2019April 23, 2019 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal techno, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The second chapter from Axis Records’ The Director’s Cut re-issue project. Jeff Mills goes back into the Axis archive to release special unreleased versions as well as iconic tracks that made the label what it is today.

Erell Ranson – Artificial Paradise [DWT006]

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 hipodromedetroit house, detroit techno, distant worlds, erell ransonLeave a comment

Erell Ranson offers up a delicate and beautiful EP of accomplished texture and melody for his Distant Worlds debut. He shows a real delicate touch here and multiple listens will ensure the melodies and earworms penetrate deep into the psyche. Future soul music dripping in emotion, indebted to Detroit, outta France.

Corp – Time Out [SPTM002]

April 14, 2019April 12, 2019 hipodromecorp, detroit techno, spazio records, spaziotempo, techno, where we metLeave a comment

For the second release on the sublabel Spaziotempo, Where We Met team welcomes the Spanish crack Corp. The EP kicks off with the elecronica mood of XTC, followed by a classic 4/4 Corp action track Neurotic. The B side opening is a trip on the artist’s underworld, a techno banger which is clearly Berlin infused. The closing track Re-Active perfectly mesh some qwerky acid bassline from the nineties and proper rhythms to shake any dancefloor.

Robert Hood – Master Builder [TRESOR32]

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, minimal techno, re-release, reissue, robert hood, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Twenty five years after its initial release, and accompanying the re-release of ‘Internal Empire’ Tresor Records is proud to present a new cut and pressing (180gm) of Robert Hood’s essential ‘Master Builder’. This work elevates its maker as master, and remain a cherished moment in the Tresor story, sharing an irrefutable singular magic, sounding as present and indispensable as when first created. To understand this work fully is to stand back and celebrate its impact.

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.

Dan Curtin – The Lush Network [DOLLYDUBS007]

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 hipodromedan curtin, detroit techno, dolly, dolly dubsLeave a comment

Dolly Dubs welcomes none other than techno royalty Dan Curtin to the label with four forward thinking cuts! In his signature, energetic idea-rich style, Curtin meanders from vibey electro to uptempo Detroit-esque euphoria, and from innovative techno to broken beat lushness.

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.