Robert Hood – Paradygm Shift Vol. 2 [DKMNTL038]

July 8, 2016September 28, 2023 hipodromedekmantel records, detroit techno, minimal techno, robert hoodLeave a comment

Earlier this year, Dekmantel announced the signing of Robert Hood for a new project titled Paradygm Shift. Over the course of three different EPs, which will eventually evolve into an album, the Detroit but now Alabama based legend presents Paradygm Shift. Hood: “The idea behind Paradygm Shift is similar to a shift in our focus. We can become so complacent, we are so comfortable with our surroundings, I think this is the time for electronic music to find a new mindset”. Volume II serves up two more killer techno floor bombs by the never disappointing originator. ‘Master Jack’ is a classy and deadly effective cut that gets its strength from a simple, yet biting stack of funky chords, while pulsating bass lines and rattling hats are holding it together. More fast-paced action can be found on ‘Magnet’, a no-nonsense, minimalist stomper you can store in your peak-time section. Refined techno action times two, but what did you expect.

Jeff Mills – Free Fall Galaxy [AX048]

June 26, 2016February 1, 2018 hipodromeambient techno, axis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

A dark space in time absorbs whatever is on its way; without a sign of sensitivity nor compassion and on behalf of its own continuity, the Free Fall Galaxy is a threat to all which it surrounds. Beyond our ability as humans to distinguish or analyse galaxies, the Free Fall Galaxy does not retain any kind of order in its nature. Devouring and moving in unexpected orbits, all that is known is that it endlessly consumes without becoming larger in mass nor in size. Other than that, everything is yet to be discovered. We must conjecture that this Galaxy holds many keys to unsolved speculations regarding space, time and our own existence.

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Orbe / Kristina – Analog Theories [ASR018]

June 25, 2016November 20, 2024 hipodromeanalog solutions records, detroit techno, fernando sanz, kristina, minimal techno, orbeLeave a comment

The new Analog Solutions 018 presents a various artists, by Kristina and ORBE, that combine an EP with a personal character, full of floating arrangements and inherently techno flavor, but sophisticatedly Dub. It seems that the label Analog Solutions will take refuge next references on collaborations lauching a series of various artists so better to be alert.

Jeff Mills – The Domino Effect EP [AX071]

June 25, 2016February 1, 2018 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

The first installment of 12inch EP from Jeff Mills’ new solo LP, Free Fall Galaxy, the ninth chapter of his ”science-fiction story” Sleeper Wakes, and first since 2014’s Emerging Crystal Universe.

Piramide Registrazioni – Piramide 1 [PRMD001]

June 25, 2016June 24, 2016 hipodromedetroit techno, piramide registrazioniLeave a comment

Piramide Registrazioni delivers music aiming to keep a solid sound integrity and coherence throughout time, yet not depending on a determined style. For it’s debut release Piramide crew drops an hypnotic 3 tracker which puts the audience into a spiral of spacey and gritty sounds.

Zach Lubin – Futuristic Love Affair [NT005]

June 25, 2016April 4, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, nighttripper records, orlando voorn, the nighttripper, zach lubinLeave a comment

Three melodic Detroit tinged tracks from Chicago native Zach Lubin. Orlando Voorn on remix duty.

Paty Pat – Chicago Wave [NT004]

June 25, 2016April 4, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, nighttripper records, orlando voorn, paty pat, the nighttripperLeave a comment

Four solid techno tracks from Paty Pat. Joined by the Nighttripper himself on Unknown Synth.

VA – Space Jammin EP [CRAY003]

June 15, 2016April 5, 2023 hipodromeanalog people, crayon records, d'funk, detroit techno, mark ambroseLeave a comment

Crayon Records with the third release, featuring some deep Deetroit techno by Mark Ambrose, Analog People and D’Funk.

Benales – Elements EP [SINO031]

June 15, 2016July 24, 2024 hipodromebenales, benjamin morales, detroit techno, sinoLeave a comment

Born in Normandy (France), and now based in Paris, Benales aka Benjamin Morales has been honing his craft since the end of the 90s. An avid record collector and enthusiast of Techno and House – his DJ sets and tracks combine the raw, dark and deep elements of these musical forms with a firm nod in the direction of Detroit. Now he brings his debut release, a 4 track EP, featuring raw, straight techno tools.

Steven Tang – Infintesimal [EMP017]

June 15, 2016December 6, 2021 hipodromedetroit techno, emphasis recordings, obsolete music technology, steven tangLeave a comment

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Surprisingly, this is Steven Tang’s first 12″ in some two years (under his own name), and marks his first appearance on Emphasis Recordings (an imprint he founded way back in 1998) since 2011. Happily, it was worth the wait, because Infintesimal is amongst the Chicagoan’s best worth to date. Heavily influenced by vintage Detroit techno, its’ four tracks take in rolling creepiness (“Approaching Theory”), shimmering blends of Larry Heard style deep house and Motor City futurism (“Escaping Thoughts”), deep and spacey dancefloor bliss (“Verged (Obsolete Mix)”), and retro-futurist techno sweatiness (the undulating chords and hissing cymbals of title track “Infintesimal”). In other words, it’s a fine EP packed full of floor-friendly gems.

Carlos Nilmmns – Midnight Chronicles EP [ORN039]

June 11, 2016July 4, 2022 hipodromecarlos nilmmns, deep house, deep techno, detroit techno, keter darker, ornamentsLeave a comment

Carlos Nilmmns with a collection of atmospheric tracks between classical compositions, Detroit techno and oldschool deep House, on the Ornaments label.

Mattia Trani – The Hi-tech Mission [PM015]

May 16, 2016July 18, 2018 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, jungle, mattia trani, pushmaster discs, technoLeave a comment

Pushmaster Discs presents the debut LP by Mattia Trani. ‘The Hi-Tech Mission’ is not just the usual techno album, it also represents a space travel around the futuristic techno vision of the Italian producer, that continues to push Detroit sounds, as well as venturing into some jungle rhythms. The shuttle reaches a mysterious planet, it seems that the mission is not finished yet.
To be continued…

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Terrence Dixon – Minimal Detroit Album Vol. 1

May 7, 2016May 6, 2016 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, minimal techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

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New Terrence Dixon album appears on Bandcamp.

Orbe – Kepler 438 [BAO056.5]

May 4, 2016December 13, 2023 hipodromealbum, be as one recordings, coherence, detroit techno, fernando sanz, orbeLeave a comment

Coherence is a new vinyl only series from Be As One, a channel of expression with a different approach than the main label catalogue. Focused exclusively towards hypnotic and carefully programmed Techno, Coherence will be an outlet for established artists, but also for breaking the new and exciting talent. The first release comes from techno alumnus Orbe, who launch this new limited series with a double LP of dreamy, hypnotic Techno.

2030 – Prescience [CLFT011]

May 4, 2016October 14, 2025 hipodrome2030, clft, detroit techno, electro, kaelan, nico campanellaLeave a comment

The mysterious Italian producer 2030 is back on CLFT. Here – with these four tracks – comes another deep and refreshing breath, still full of these unique retro-futur-rhythms.

Xenogears – Second Room EP [PM014]

May 4, 2016August 28, 2024 hipodromedetroit techno, lucretio, marieu, mattia trani, pushmaster discs, techno, the analogue cops, xenogearsLeave a comment

Machine soul Hi-techno funk rooted cuts from the Berlin based Analogue Cops as Xenogears. Included a space acid solid remix by Mattia Trani.

Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald present Borderland – Transport [TRESOR285]

May 1, 2016March 27, 2024 hipodromealbum, borderland, detroit techno, dub techno, juan atkins, moritz von oswald, tresor recordsLeave a comment

To coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary of Berlin club Tresor, Juan Atkins and Moritz Von Oswald have released a second Borderland album together. It begins in ominous mode, with the title track’s brooding bass tones casting a long, dark shadow, but the pair soon find a way to break away from the gloom with the mesmerising chords and heavy rhythm of “Lightyears” and the wonderfully spacey Detroit techno of “Riod”. Both “Odyssey” and “Merkur” push the tempo back down but keep an emphasis on hypnotic, woozy textures, snappy drums and jazzy tones, while “2600” shows that Van Oswald hasn’t lost his ability to craft dub-heavy, dreamy techno.

Johannes Volk – Asteroid Riding EP [PLTR014]

April 23, 2016September 30, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, johannes volk, polytone recordings, technoLeave a comment

Johannes Volk returns to Polytone with his debut EP. Two excellent techno tracks are in place and a spaced out ambient piece called “It Could Happen” describes the mysterious view from a spacecraft cockpit into the wideness of the universe. On the A-Side Volk blows the whistle of the EP’s title “Asteroid Riding” with funky chords accompanied by a wide deep bassline, short samples, classic percussions and a cropped stomping kick-drum, that let you ride through the orbit. On the B-Side “Earthbound” pounds with a broad hollow kick, arpeggiated synth’s, alerting sounds and a harmonically settled type of string-line that eases the element’s diversity like the blue planet’s gravity. Within the tracks that have been built to transport the feel of time and space, Johannes Volk again pushes himself on the cutting edge of electronic music.

Dan Curtin – The Waters of Mars EP [7SR027]

April 23, 2016May 26, 2022 hipodrome7th sign recordings, dan curtin, detroit techno, dub technoLeave a comment

A key artist in the shaping of electronic music, Dan Curtin has explored many styles in his career and now he has come full circle. The hardware repopulates the studio, bringing with it the inventive, organic techno sound he is most fondly known for, this time with a modern twist. These tracks take you to the heart of the man and are some of his best work.

Eduardo De La Calle – Adept Of The Light EP [PRRUKWHT005]

April 19, 2016July 16, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, eduardo de la calle, minimal techno, planet rhythm records, planet rhythm whiteLeave a comment

For the 5th installment in the Planet Rhythm White series, Spanish hardware icon ”Eduardo De La Calle” returns to Planet Rhythm with his ”Adept to the light EP”. ”TR3B Conspiracy” serves as the opener which combines odd rhythmic arps and subtly placed drum sequences to make a somewhat uncanny atmosphere. On the B side we find ”Ranchor Will Cut The Mood” which is a repetitive techno cut that should be useful for after hours. The Doubt Of The Unknown (B2) has a somewhat foreboding title. It’s a FX heavy synth jam that uses oddball synthesis and nicely placed FX chains that evolve throughout.