Four Legs – Clarky Cat [TTT041]

March 11, 2016January 29, 2026 hipodromedetroit techno, elias landberg, four legs, samo dj, samo forsberg, the trilogy tapesLeave a comment

Samo ‘DJ’ Forsberg continues his assault on 2016 with this killer TTT 12″ as Four Legs alongside Skudge overlord Elias Landberg. This Four Legs stuff finds Forsberg and Landberg partaking in some no-nonsense, heads down machine funk. That’s the flavour for opening cut “Aguirre” whilst title track “Clarky Cat” (Chris Morris reference anyone?) finds the Swedish duo veering off into deeper, psychedelic territory. “Shark” is as marauding as the sea creature it takes its name from, whilst “Clearwater Bay” ends on a more serene note.

J.C. – The Rebellion of the Overman Part 1 [CBR001]

March 11, 2016November 3, 2017 hipodromecabrera, detroit techno, j.c., jonas kopp, jose cabrera, minimal techno, technoLeave a comment

J.C. aka Jose Cabrera is launching his own new label, Cabrera. This 1st release that includes a strong remix by Jonas Kopp will be the starting point of an adventurous fresh new Techno label that is promising to reach for the dark corners of the dancefloors.

Johannes Volk – Emerald Tunnel [TIEF009]

March 11, 2016February 20, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, efdemin, johannes volk, tief musicLeave a comment

Two original techno tracks aimed straight at the floor plus a big remix version by Efdemin in his well known fine style.

Fit Siegel + Tim Love Lee – Living Is Serious Business [FIT014]

March 11, 2016April 13, 2020 hipodromeaaron siegel, carl craig, detroit techno, fit siegel, fit sound, tim love leeLeave a comment

UK heavyweight Tim “Love” Lee meets FIT Siegel for the ultra trippy, dubbed out odyssey “Living Is Serious Business.” On the flip, Carl Craig’s mix strips down the groove taking us into darker territory.

Eduardo De La Calle – Anima Animus [CADENZA107]

March 11, 2016July 16, 2025 hipodromecadenza records, detroit techno, eduardo de la calleLeave a comment

Eduardo De La Calle returns to Cadenza with the ‘Anima Animus’ single, coupling two tracks of refined techno for your listening pleasure. Taking inspiration from the psychologist/philosopher Carl Jung’s concept of anima and animus (and do take the time to explore this), Eduardo marries arpeggiated synths and melodic chords with a soft kick and tantalizing hats, producing a slick piece of reflective techno that’s alive with melody and groove. On ‘North Pole’, we get more of the signature ‘De La Calle’ sound; subaquatic bass and searing, melancholic strings play out over a steady mechanical beat, nodding its head not only to the Detroit masters but also to the European New Wave sounds that influenced the Motor City artists in the first instance.

B12 – Transient Life [ASGDE009]

March 6, 2016November 3, 2022 hipodromeambient techno, b12, de:tuned, detroit techno, electro, michael golding, steven rutterLeave a comment

B12, one of the UK’s first wave of pure techno acts, are back again to take you above and beyond with their trademark deep space techno and electro soundscapes. After appearing on the ‘5 Years De:tuned’ album with the track ‘Let Me Free’, B12 return to De:tuned with more transient music for the mind.

Robert Hood – Paradygm Shift Volume 1 [DKMNTL031]

February 20, 2016September 28, 2023 hipodromedekmantel records, detroit techno, minimal techno, robert hoodLeave a comment

Dekmantel announce an exciting new project by the impeccable Robert Hood. Over the course of three different EPs and an album, the Detroit 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.’

Metropolis – Solitude [BLIQ013]

February 17, 2016June 21, 2022 hipodromebliq, d5, deep techno, detroit, detroit techno, electro, metropolis, nick lapienLeave a comment

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Some deep atmospheric techno and electro tracks from Nick Lapien under his Metropolis guise on Bliq. Comes with a remix from the enigmatic producer D5.

Eduardo de la Calle – Klassiker Elektronische [UNCAGE002]

February 15, 2016July 16, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, eduardo de la calle, uncageLeave a comment

As the dust settles on Eduardo de la Calle’s most successful year to date the Spanish super-producer propels into the new year with another broad, rich statement of musical intent: this time on UNCAGE. Eduardo delivered a wonderful EP and he’s done so with three beautiful original compositions ranging from cosmic techno to velvet jazz and subdued, poignant house.

Hiroshi Watanabe – Multiverse EP [MS096]

February 15, 2016February 19, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, hiroshi watanabe, kaito, transmatLeave a comment

For its 30th anniversary Transmat is releasing 3 new artists. First in line is Japanese artist Hiroshi Watanabe, whose Multiverse EP is picking up the classic Motorcity sound, while simultaneously sounding very current and fresh.

DJ Skull – The Drum [CHIWAX010LTD]

February 15, 2016April 19, 2023 hipodromechiwax, chiwax limited, detroit techno, dj skull, rawax, ron maneyLeave a comment

Chiwax presents DJ Skull and his new release “The Drum”. Ron Maney shows again his brilliant definition of Techno & House. Quality deep house to jacking techno tracks by the Chicago veteran.

Seelow ‎– TFE XX4 [TFEXX4]

February 15, 2016March 26, 2026 hipodromedetroit techno, rené pawlowitz, seelow, shed, techno, the final experimentLeave a comment

Fuelled on late ‘90s Detroit, Berlin and Brummie techno vibes, Seelow ‎aka Shen aka René Pawlowitz turns up the infectious, latinate 909s and stealthy chord build of TFExx4A recalling his earliest aces on the Stronghold or Opulence 12”s, and likewise with the deeper, percolated bounce of TFxx04B for fans of Female, Regis, Claude Young.

Robin Kampschoer – IO [LET002]

February 15, 2016March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, les enfants terribles, les enfants terribles records, let recordings, luke hess, robin kampschoerLeave a comment

Hypnotic, deep and painstakingly produced stuff that makes maximum impact with minimum components. Serene and blissful techno rollers that will take any dance floor to a the next level produced by dutchy Robin Kampschoer. His first release for the young Amsterdam based LET label/Party Crew comes with a remix from none other than Detroit’s Luke Hess.

Population One – Temporary Insanity EP [OUT018]

February 2, 2016December 22, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, out electronic recordings, out-er, population one, terrence dixonLeave a comment

Detroit techno veteran Terrence Dixon marks another chapter of his long standing career signing for Italian imprint Out Electronic Recordings as Population One. Terrence Dixon is going to kick off the new year with two techno, retro-feeling original tracks capturing his typical production take. ‘Temporary Insanity’ rolls out the hard-driving, stomping old school side of the artist, featuring sharp melodic sound scapes and incisive percussive elements. Fat claps and bright hats animate the mood involving listeners through a simple, incisive rhythmic power combined with a bass static arpeggio sequence and pointed bleep textures together. ‘Multiple Choice’ differs from the previous cut by featuring a spacey atmospheric, heady synth lines and patterns, taking your mind to a more mysterious, introspective dimension with enchanting pads plus a energetic kick, bass and drum intersection.

FBK – Screaming Her Name [BAR006]

February 2, 2016January 30, 2025 hipodromebarba records, burek, detroit techno, fbk, kevin m. kennedy, plural, terrence dixonLeave a comment

FBK aka Kevin Kennedy is a hardworking man, be it battling computers and machines when producing music or when going out there and getting job done. In either case, one things is certain – theres no messin’ around. He’s also one half of ‘The Fallen’ a duo performing live, showcasing their love for banging darker industrial/wave inspired techno. His pal James Johnson aka Plural, artist with release on legendary Metroplex label last year, provided great remix on this latest EP by Kevin under his FBK moniker for Barba Records. All three original tracks are long building, big room, grooving stompers with a lot of emotions that would fit in various sets pretty much at any time. To keep things entirely ‘D’ footed, the legend, the man of weird, beautiful, unique and reduced techno world – Terrence Dixon rounds things up with his hypnotic re-interpretation of title track.

Kaelan – The Silent Swordsman [SC002]

February 2, 2016October 14, 2025 hipodrome2030, detroit techno, farron, kaelan, nico campanella, shaw cutsLeave a comment

Kaelan joins the ranks of the squad of Shaw Cuts with the EP ‘The Silent Swordsman’. Equipped by his sharp stabbing weapon and a mysterious fighting technique taught by the head chief of the Sun Moon Sect Master Wu himself, Kaelan strikes out to hunt.

DJ Skull presents Ron Maney – The Grand Ball [CHIWAX019]

January 21, 2016July 19, 2023 hipodromechiwax, detroit techno, dj skull, rawax, ron maneyLeave a comment

DJ Skull aka Ron Maney with a new release on Chiwax imprint.

Delano Smith – From Silence [SUSH025]

January 21, 2016September 28, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, delano smith, detroit techno, sushitech recordsLeave a comment

A future classic of the Detroit master on the Berlin based Sushitech Records! Essential Alert, must have release.

Ethyl & Flori – Swimming [EFR002]

January 21, 2016January 20, 2016 hipodromedetroit techno, e&f records, ethyl, floriLeave a comment

On the day today tonight, Portillo’s teeth removed to boost pound. And Ethyl and Flori go swimming at St Lamb’s pool in Acton – happy now?

Cory James – Home Treatment EP [BEAR002]

January 21, 2016January 20, 2016 hipodromebehzad et amarou records, cory james, detroit technoLeave a comment

The second release on Behzad Et Amarou label, with dark, atmospheric sound, bookended by textural pads, haunting ambiance, and galloping rhythms from Cory James.