2000 And One – Belongings EP [DSR/X12]

February 22, 2018February 21, 2018 hipodrome2000 and one, delsin records, detroit technoLeave a comment

Two Dutch institutions in Delsin and 2000 And One team up for a reissue of the 1994 EP Belongings. It was an early release on 2000 and One’s influential 100% Pure label and found him in full on space-techno. The EP has been fully remastered and sounds as gloriously futuristic now as it did more than 20 years ago. ‘It Belongs To Me (Version)’ is an intergalactic techno track with pads drifting off to an infinite horizon as a soft acid line burrows into the big, icy hi hats and punting drums. It’s perfectly spacious and sombre, while ‘It Belongs To Me (Reprise)’ is a much more downtempo and thoughtful version of the track where pained leads synths take the lead and the drums are off in the distance. It’s the sound of resignation and dejection in techno form. ‘Crystal’ then layers in new age harmonies as classic dusty break beats do their dance below. Again the synths are smeared and grand in scale and the whole thing feels like a blissful rave comedown. Last of all, ‘Bowed’ is a happy and manic melodic track with warped bass and fluttering snares that carry you away to the stars.

Disrupted Project – Silom EP [VAKUM006]

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 hipodromealen spionjak, basic soul unit, detroit techno, disrupted project, electro, vakumLeave a comment

Vakum returns with their first full EP including their first ever remix. ‘Silom’ EP is a diverse story signed by Disrupted Project, an artist they had the chance to present on their very first Vakum back in 2014. Now he’s back with full EP which is rounded with a remix from Toronto’s finest – Basic Soul Unit. The tracks are ranging from detroit influenced electro and chordy big room techno to breakbeat rave like drums and melodies.

Robert Hood – Paradygm Shift. Vol 3 [DKMNTL055]

February 9, 2018February 7, 2018 hipodromedekmantel records, detroit techno, robert hoodLeave a comment

Following on from the 2017 LP Paradygm Shift by Robert Hood released on Dekmantel Records, the Detroit legend returns to the imprint to deliver the final installment in a trilogy of EP releases that initially began back in February 2016. Now based in Alabama, the Detroit-techno producer is returning to his roots. Embracing the trademark, minimal, funk techno sounds that defined his earlier career, Paradygm Shift Vol. 3 is classic Hood, operating in new, and uncharted ways.

Orbe – Laser’s Worldwar [PALINOIA003]

February 9, 2018August 1, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, fernando sanz, orbe, palinoia, technoLeave a comment

Orbe is no stranger to the hypnotic side of techno, and his newest release on Eric Cloutier’s recently created Palinoia label properly allows the Spanish artist to do what he does best. Four tracks of deep, psychedelic techno, all slightly twisted and quirky in their own way, the entire EP is perfect for those headsdown nights deep in to the morning on the dancefloor of your favorite darkened club.

Initial Programs – What Tomorrow Brings EP [FIRSTCUT003]

February 4, 2018January 27, 2026 hipodromeambient techno, detroit techno, electro, first cut, initial programs, mick chillageLeave a comment

Initial Programs is a new project by respected ambient producer Mick Chillage. It is also Mick’s first ever vinyl release and sees the Irish artist focus on deep, acid-tinged techno and melodic electro.

Shawn Rudiman – Timespan [PGHTRXLP02]

February 2, 2018December 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, electro, pittsburgh tracks, shawn rudimanLeave a comment

Timespan is a carefully curated journey through almost 20 years of Shawn Rudiman’s music productions. The tracks collected here (the majority of which have not been heard outside of Shawn’s studio) showcase a producer with seldom matched knowledge of studio techniques, while also hinting at his world renowned live performances.

Mor Elian – Fairplex Drive EP [RAM-X-11]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, electro, mor elian, radio matrixLeave a comment

Mor Elian hits Radio Matrix with the 4 track ‘Fairplex Drive EP’. A classy deep cerebral electro excursion that acts as the soundtrack for a journey through lifelike landscapes towards nighttime city drives slowly moving into desolate deserts dwells and ending in fallout.

Onirico vs Man-D.A. – Unreleased Series 2 [FFORUS002]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, emanuele luzzi, flash forward, man-d.a., oneiric, oniricoLeave a comment

Flash Forward release another beautiful gem from the italian producer Emanuele Luzzi aka Onirico and Oneiric. For the first time after 26 years, Flash Forward is been issuing the alternate take version of a 1991 UMM gem by Onirico, ”Tribal Echo”, a hypnotic-tribal-surreal tone recorded live into the DAT tape, a new terrific version of one of Onirico most exciting tracks. Listening to it, you could enter some kind of trip through the darkness, a very emotional journey in which imagine the sunset rhythm fighting with flashing shadows, the neverending battle between good and evil. As in the first issue, the other side is produced by Man-D.A. , ”Not A Dream” was also conceived many years ago but only today is released after being revised, modified and remastered.

K. Alexi Shelby – All For Lee-Sah [MS008]

February 2, 2018July 29, 2020 hipodromechicago house, detroit techno, k-alexi shelby, re-release, reissue, transmatLeave a comment

Repress of the highly sought after Transmat Classic by K. Alexi Shelby*.

Otakhee – Floating On / Inhale [SYNCRO-OTK01]

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, otakhee, syncrophone recordingsLeave a comment

Otakhee is a unique and creative musician from South Korea with his own broad musical spectrum. Recognized first with his psychedelic-avantgarde jazz album “Smoked Jazz” released in 2012, he surprised the scene again in 2015 with an abstract hip-hop album, “Psychedelic Weather”. His unique soundscape with elements of minimalism and industrial music along with the veteran emcee M.E.D. created the album’s own esthetics, nowhere else to be found. After the release of “Psychedelic Weather”, he expressed his interest in dance music, especially in deep house and techno.

Aleks – Pool Daze [OA005]

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 hipodromealbum, aleks, detroit techno, electro, house, hvl, kiyadama, organic analogue recordsLeave a comment

Rising talent Aleks joins the Organic Analogue realm of spiritual sonic exploration. The Amsterdam-based producer has already made a name for himself in the past few years with his penchant for sci-fi imagery and impeccable hardware jams, hence he feels like a natural fit for OA. This double LP release provides the chance to hear some of the breadth in Aleks productions, from ambient submersions to Detroitian techno and sharp edged 303 resonance that skirts the divide between jacking club material and emotional content. HVL returns to OA with a frankly stunning remix of “Pool Daze” that steps up to the giants of early electronica. As an additional treat, the Georgian producer has also donned his Kiyadama guise for the eight-minute psych-out “Acid Expansion Remix” of “Void”. Capturing the foggy time-slip quality of the dancefloor with a sound that could just as easily come from the late morning, the Pool Daze LP is equally comfortable as another thread in the OA tapestry.

Stark – Calm Before Storm [OUR004]

January 20, 2018January 19, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, ourtime music, starkLeave a comment

Electrofied house with stabby basses and breaky beats. After over a year of radio silence, Ourtime Music introduces Stark. A collection of coded messages from within the city of Salford.

Tracey – Testarossa [VD32]

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, house, rush hour, tom ruijg, tracey, voyage directLeave a comment

Experienced Dutch producer Tom Ruijg rightly won praise for his first 12” as Tracey, Skyfall, which surfaced on Voyage Direct in early 2017. Combining elements seemingly inspired by vintage Detroit futurism, ‘90s ambient techno and his own love of colourful synthesizer melodies, the EP saw Tracey set out his stall in impressive fashion.

Stephen Lopkin – Southside Engineering [BK016]

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 hipodromebokhari records, detroit techno, house, ikpathua, stephen lopkinLeave a comment

Stephen Lopkin’s singular doses of electro-tinged house music have pretty much become Glasgow’s ‘finest”. While everyone else is out snoozing to some deep house and mild-mannered tech, this dude packs a punch each and every time he drops a new release onto our charts. Just in time for the year’s end, Lopkin drops Southside Engineering on the sublime Bokhari imprint, and these five metallic dance bombs are enough to make any serious Drexcyia fan think that, yes, there might be a way forwards after all! Full of adrenaline and electrifying swing, you can count on this gear to keep you up and running all night long – even the Ikpathua remix of “Light From Light” has its own particular way of expressing energy and a solid groove.

Sonar Base – Sonar Bases 4-10 [DPTX-009]

December 25, 2017December 22, 2017 hipodromealbum, deeptrax records, detroit techno, electro, frank de groodt, re-release, reissue, sonar base, u-traxLeave a comment

Twenty years after the Sonar Base 4 – 10 release on the legendary Dutch record label U-Trax, it is now time for an official high quality remastered vinyl re-issue on Deeptrax Records. The rare original was very hard to find and is considered as one of the highlights of Dutch electro and techno. The Dutchman Frank de Groodt a.k.a Sonar Base is hitting hard with a perfect blend of 70 minutes of aquasonic electro, intergalactic boogie and deep techno. This bass oriented, mind bending album is considered one of The Netherlands best kept secrets and has been a fave amongst connaisseurs, selectors and DJs around the globe for many years. A real post apocalyptic gem from Utrecht that is as fresh and sharp as it was originally released 20 years ago. The tracks are full bodied, muscular pieces of electro and techno with hidden melodies and savage beats upon clever bass lines. This is just the first one of a series by Sonar Base released on Deeptrax Records.

Stefan Vincent – The Spaces Between Time EP [DREF037]

December 24, 2017December 22, 2017 hipodromeacid, artefakt, detroit techno, dynamic reflection, stefan vincentLeave a comment

Longtime resident of the label Stefan Vincent offers up Dynamic Reflection’s 37th vinyl, a four tracker consisting of three distinct original mixes from Stefan’s own hands and a remix by the fellow Dutchmen Artefakt.

Z.I.P.P.O & Hiver – The Age Of Singularity [FIDES007]

December 24, 2017December 26, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, dub techno, electro, fides records, hiver, z.i.p.p.o.Leave a comment

Another excellent soulful record on Fides. This new collaborative project by Z.I.P.P.O & Hiver contains four special cuts: Dub Techno, Electro, IDM inspired.

Population One – Hippnotic Culture Remixed [RHM026]

December 18, 2017December 17, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, minimal techno, population one, rush hour, terrence dixonLeave a comment

Population One, also known as Terrence Dixon, offered a first remix of his mysterious, minimal Detroit track ‘Rush Hour’ for the celebration of the label’s 10th anniversary and now blesses us with new takes on five ‘Hippnotic Culture’ album tracks. Five dazzling remixes of Population One’s ‘Hippnotic Culture’ 2LP by the Detroit minimalist himself. Kicking off with a 20th Anniversary Mix of ‘Rush Hour’, the track that inspired our company name.

Santiago Salazar – Aspirations For Young Xol [REKIDS111]

December 14, 2017December 13, 2017 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, rekids, santiago salazarLeave a comment

Legendary Los Hermanos member Santiago Salazar’s album ‘Aspirations For Young Xol’ is given a vinyl release courtesy of Rekids. A heartfelt dedication to his son Isaias, ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ takes us through the life of a pillar in the electronic music community – Santiago Salazar. From his formative years spent in California to his connection with Detroit and the passing of a childhood friend, the long-player’s tracks signpost the musician’s significant experiences, both positive and negative. This meaningful body of work now gets a full release on wax.

VA – 10 Years Of Jaunt [JR007]

December 14, 2017December 13, 2017 hipodromeartefakt, awol, basic soul unit, blackhall & bookless, compilation, deep'a & biri, detroit techno, hinode, hiver, j.c., jaunt records, kaelan, luke hess, region, stojcheLeave a comment

Jaunt celebrates a decade in the game this year, with the British clubbing institution marking the milestone in typically esteemed fashion. 10 Years of Jaunt – Sea, Land, Air is a 12 track V/A compilation spread across three distinct vinyl discs, each of which is based around some of the world’s core elements; themselves a mode of transport or a manner to embark on a ‘jaunt’. Each featured artist is somebody who the label has forged a connection with at some stage during their ten year journey – and each track has been titled to the artist’s own interpretation of a ‘jaunt’. The tracklisting itself has been tailor made to build and develop like their a Jaunt event, with deep, hypnotic, up tempo strands included alongside numerous surprises along the way.

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