Terrence Dixon vs Population One – Concrete Environments EP [MODULARZ020]

September 3, 2015December 22, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, minimal techno, modularz, population one, terrence dixonLeave a comment

This time, Dixon returns under his own name and under his most successful alias, Population One, on one split EP for Developer’s Modularz label. “Code Of Conduct” and “Concrete Playground” represent the Population One side, the first tune being a subdued kick filled with cavernous space above it while the latter is more classic Population One thanks to those bizarre melodic twists. Dixon serves up “Touching Bass” and “The Beholder” on the flip, two jazzy techno sculptures that are instantly recognizable as his own.

Artefakt – The Fifth Planet EP [DSR/C4]

August 25, 2015October 12, 2023 hipodromeartefakt, delsin records, detroit techno, nick lapien, robin koekLeave a comment

Next on Delsin’s deep and house leaning series of releases is Artefakt with a new three track affair entitled The Fifth Planet EP. The Dutch duo are experts at conjuring up atmospheric grooves that seduce your soul. Opener ‘Transit’ is a thick, heavy and heady track with rubbery kicks tunnelling deep. Above it, smeared, sombre synths gets stretched and skewed into trippy forms and the whole thing has you as a slave to the groove. ‘From Our Minds To Yours’ is quicker and more overkill, but is again rooted in rolling rubbery kicks. Hypnotic once again, the synths here are lighter, more airy and more uplifting and induce trance like states of mind. Lastly, ‘The Fifth Planet’ steps it up another gear, with celestial melodic patterns, heavy synth daubs and spine tingling pads all expanding around a ticking techno groove. This is expertly crafted, serene and supple stuff that will sound perfect in the dead of night on some intimate and spaced out dancefloor.

F.E.X. – Leo Dance EP [UYX004]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromedetroit techno, f.e.x., farid boudinar, upon you recordsLeave a comment

Upon.You’s rough ‘n’ raw underground white-label UYX Series delivers the Leo Dance EP by French DJ producer Farid Boudinar aka F.E.X. who was responsible for the first UYX Series release in 2013. “Leo Dance” features hard-hitting snare-rolls; fast-paced drums; brooding, big-room basslines; and deep yet uplifting synths. The minimal tech-house of “Overdeus” builds into a beautiful sequential arrangement of climax after climax after climax. “Puretec” enters darker, sci-fi influenced realms with undulating strings and a perfect synth sequence that pays homage to the masters of Detroit techno – perfect for basements immersed in fog and strobe lights.

Sandhu – Undefined Revolution Vol. 1 [SDH001]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, sandhuLeave a comment

This is the inaugural release from the Berlin based Sandhu. The ‘Undefined Revolution’ vinyl series will solely feature compositions created with hardware, recorded live and unedited. Volume 1 comprises the first four of these very organically produced tracks. Ranging from experimental electronica through to a tougher Techno palette, the EP’s A-side starts with the fluid ‘Girtab’ with its laid-back break and sci-fi edge, before ‘Lesath’ heads into deeper realms with ominous sounding synthwork and an infectious groove. The B-side shows the tougher Techno face of Sandhu. ‘Shaula’ is a perfect DJ tool with heaps of energy for those restless dancefloors, while ‘Sargas’ completes the quartet with its choppy beats and latin-tinged rhythms.

Victor Santana – Live [CHAVAL013]

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 hipodromechaval records, detroit techno, victor santanaLeave a comment

For the 13th release on Chaval Records, Victor Santana presents ‘Live’, a new 4-track EP to coincide with the release of his Live video.

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Aroma Pitch – Present From A Small Distant World [APR003]

August 22, 2015August 21, 2015 hipodromearoma pitch, aroma pitch recordings, deep house, deep techno, detroit technoLeave a comment

The DJ Trio and Live-Act (Jesse Scherwitz, Julius Richter and Magnus von Welck ) finished their third EP on Aroma Pitch Recordings. With this one the boys have reached a new level of production and maturity. Three tracks full of twists and turns making this a perfect kickstart for a timeless summer. Beautiful & moody deep techno the oldskool way.

Carl Craig – The KMS Remixes [KMSRMX003]

July 31, 2015June 8, 2026 hipodromecarl craig, detroit techno, esser'ay, inner city, kevin saunderson, kms recordsLeave a comment

One Detroit legend takes on another here with Carl Craig tackling some classics from Kevin Saunderson’s legendary KMS imprint. First up is his revision of the classic ”Ahnonnghay” by Inner City with its epic, soaring strings and superb synth lead that just reeks of the Motor City. The relentless handclap workout of his take on Esser’ay’s “Forces” and an honourable mention to the classic that is ”Till We Meet Again” with its razor sharp arpeggio, soulful diva strings and strings arrangement that builds and builds with the Carl Craig touch.

Stojche – Asset 004 [ASSET004]

July 31, 2015May 12, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, stojche, tangible assetsLeave a comment

Tangible Assets returns with its fourth release in the series by label owner Stojche. An outlet that’s given the Berlin based producer the freedom to explore and distill his trademark dubbed out Detroit fueled productions.

30drop – Intrusion [DETUNDLTD006]

July 25, 2015January 15, 2024 hipodrome30drop, detroit techno, detroit underground, minimal techno1 Comment

Four tracks extracted from the LP released in January 2015 in Detroit Underground Records, are pressed in a white vinyl limited edition to be used directly on the dancefloor. A trip from Detroit’s minimalism, hard, and concise Techno that cuts into predefined patterns and creates new boundaries to warm musical spaces in order to accommodate this new way of thinking.

Eduardo de la Calle – The Intellinet Prophecy [BAD006]

July 12, 2015July 16, 2025 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, badance, deep techno, detroit techno, eduardo de la calleLeave a comment

Eduardo De La Calle is back with his debut album and it comes through the young Badance label. The Intellinet Prophecy is a techno album with audible influences of jazz and the supremely scientific, where tracks like “Call From Beyond” or “Faith Necessary” go way beyond the dancefloor and land somewhere in outer space, a place on which genres don’t seem to exist and the passage of time is swamped in beats and melodies.

30drop – Superconductivity [30D003]

July 11, 2015April 5, 2022 hipodrome30d records, 30drop, detroit technoLeave a comment

With 30drop comes again exoplanets new stuff. The project named after his own label brand presents four cuts ranging from cosmic quantum nervous compulsion to introspection. Harmonious combination of complex percussive rhythms gives way to the already identifiable sonic universe of 30drop that turns into an effective formula at any club aimed at the forefront of the electronic dance music. Sacred geometry and style, concept and form, all to the service of the fundamental search. The roots are deep and horizon is vast. “Superconductivity EP” extends the scope of 30drop positioning on the edge of the sideral dance floor.

Orbe – Music Of The Sphere [ORB003]

July 11, 2015November 20, 2024 hipodromedetroit techno, fernando sanz, minimal techno, orbe, orbe records, steve stollLeave a comment

A NASA satellite has confirmed the ancestral tradition of the -music of the spheres-, that celestial bodies emit harmonic sounds. Although the music of the spheres has led first to the notion of universal harmony and then symmetry, it has now been discovered that the Sun s atmosphere actually emits ultrasonic sounds and interprets a score formed by waves that are about 300 times more severe than tones that can be captured the human ear. This time, ORBE represents these sounds.

Voiski Live @ SEQUENCES 07.04.2015

July 4, 2015July 3, 2015 hipodromeculturebox, detroit techno, podcast, sequences, voiskiLeave a comment

Redshape – I Feel Like Riot [NONPLUS029]

July 4, 2015June 14, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, nonplus records, redshape, sebastian kramerLeave a comment

Nonplus release a new EP by Redshape. Feel Like Riot’ and ‘The Rift’, stay in the vein of his sci fi laden Detroit techno style that continues to evolve but stay true to his unmistakable Redshape sound.

Nummer – Circadian Rhythms EP [NUMM002]

July 4, 2015July 3, 2015 hipodromedetroit techno, nummer, nummer musicLeave a comment

The boys from Nummer are back on their own Nummer Music imprint with a fresh new EP. The duo offer three 808-heavy cuts and continue to blur the line between techno and their influences. From the acid-infused ‘Street War Success’ to the more electro ‘Golden Age’ and gloomy ‘Downtown Breukelen’, this is another vital release from the two Londoners.

Pulse One – Illusive Reality [FP022]

July 4, 2015July 2, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, electro, full panda records, pulse oneLeave a comment

State side Influenced techno from Argentinian Pulse One on Fullpanda Records. Check that 4th track if you’re into E.R.P. styled electro!

Optic Nerve – Celestial Encounters EP [PBX028]

July 4, 2015September 4, 2020 hipodromeblaktony, detroit techno, keith tucker, optic nerve, puzzlebox recordsLeave a comment

New Detroit Electro/Techno release on Puzzlebox Records by Optic Nerve aka Keith Tucker. Comes with a remix from Blaktony.

Orlando Voorn – Gain Upwards (Remixes) [OUT015]

June 22, 2015October 20, 2022 hipodromedetroit techno, efdemin, haiku, juan atkins, orlando voorn, out electronic recordings, out-er, rodLeave a comment

Gain Upwards from Orlando Voorn, part of Black Diamond double LP. From the twelve gems Voorn created for Out-ER, Gain Upwards is the cut we selected to be reinterpreted by Voorn’s long-standing friend Juan Atkins, dutch heavyweight ROD, Ostgut-Ton magician Efdemin and Inkblots and Raw Waxes label owner Haiku

Head Front Panel – HFP#010.5 [HFP010.5]

June 22, 2015May 26, 2023 hipodromeacid, detroit techno, head front panel, john heckle, tabernacle recordsLeave a comment

HFP010.5 is a group of tracks taken from the HFP005 recording session, rescued from the cutting room floor and transferred to a very limited 10” pressing 100 copies only.

Tissu – Unmanned Vehicle [MORK004]

June 22, 2015February 27, 2018 hipodromeacid, deep techno, detroit techno, lobster theremin, mork, tissuLeave a comment

Warm, washy chords collide with bubbling, subterranean acid and crunchy drum work on this subtly epic debut from Swiss newcomer, Tissu, with his trippy delay-drenched synths giving everything an astral-aquatic quality.