youAND:THEMACHINES – Behind Reshaped [ORN029LTDW]

May 5, 2014June 24, 2021 hipodromebasic soul unit, boo williams, carlos nilmmns, compilation, deep techno, detroit techno, dub techno, freund der familie, jamie 326, legowelt, luke hess, marko furstenberg, martin müller, matthew herbert, ornaments, sascha dive, steve bug, the analog roland orchestra, xdb, you&me, youand:themachine, youandewan, youandmeLeave a comment

YOUAND THEMACHINES - Behind Reshaped

youAND:THEMACHINES is the solo moniker of Martin Müller, one half of the Berlin based luminaries youANDme. A year after the release of his ‘Behind’ LP youAND:THEMACHINES presents ‘Behind’ LP Reshaped – an opulent collection of selected edits, interpretations and remixes courtesy of a prestigious roster of distinguished producers including Matthew Herbert, Steve Bug, XDB, Boo Williams, Sascha Dive, Legowelt, Marko Fürstenberg & Luke Hess and Basic Soul Unit amongst many more. ‘Behind Reshaped’ mines deep beneath the original’s surface and is a varied compound of textures, tones and atmospheres. From Steve Bug’s glacial ‘Raw and Reduced’ edit of ‘Drift’ to The Analog Roland Orchestra’s allaying take on ‘Desire’ and from XDB’s armoured and clap-heavy remix of Perception to Freund der Familie’s lucidly textural version of ‘Entrance Room’ the listener is ferried through a broad spectrum of feeling whilst a spectral and rueful current remains consistent.

Miki Craven – Life Is Back [WHITEROSE002]

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 hipodromedetroit techno, miki craven, white rose recordsLeave a comment

Second reference of the label White Rose (part of the Dead Rose Records project) that aims the hypnotic detroit sound of mid 90s and also the dub flavors of the mid 90s Berlin sound. The E.P. is signed by Miki Craven.

BMBF – Forgotten Rituals EP [BAD003]

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 hipodromebadance, bmbf, claude young, detroit technoLeave a comment

Excellent spiritual techno tracks for lost rituals, dances and gatherings. Comes with a remix by Detroit veteran Claude Young.

Terrence Dixon / Michael Zucker – Fundamentals [AV001]

May 4, 2014December 22, 2017 hipodromeaudio visual, detroit techno, michael zucker, techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

If you’re going to launch a label, it’s always wise to start with a bang. That’s exactly what newcomers Audio Visual have done here, recruiting Detroit veteran Terrence Dixon and Chez Damier cohort Michael Zucker (boss of Finale Recordings, no less) for a four-track trip into deep techno and intergalactic house. Dixon goes deep into the groove on the hissing, intoxicating deep techno roller “MTA”, before delivering a touch more melody on the retro-futurist gem “Over The Top”. Zucker, on the other hand, opts for a Jaydee-does-deep house feel to “Foundation (Part 1)”, before setting off towards the heavens with the deliciously deep, smooth “Reflections”.

Philippe Petit – Stars EP [KW012]

April 28, 2014December 22, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, knotweed records, minimal techno, philippe petit, terrence dixonLeave a comment

Philippe Petit delivers three hypnotic techno tracks. In addition, he invites Terrence Dixon back on Knotweed so that Terrence can give his own minimalistic interpretation of Stars.

Roswell Return – This Time Around [SD033]

April 15, 2014May 10, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, roswell return, sd records, syncom data, syncom data recordsLeave a comment

This Time Around is the long awaited follow-up to the succesful Probe album by Roswell Return. The original is a mesmerizing piece of minimal electronic music, heavily inspired by composer Steve Reich. More than 10 minutes of pure synth bliss. On the b-side Syncom Data take it into deep techno territory with a shuffling and ridiculously low-end remix that’s both warm and unsettling at the same time. Deep basslines keep pushing everything forward, while the constantly rising church-like organ brings a nervous mayhem quality to it.

Aril Brikha & Deep’a & Biri – Hope [BC002]

April 15, 2014August 22, 2024 hipodromearil brikha, black crow recordings, deep'a & biri, detroit technoLeave a comment

Tel Avivs Deep’a & Biri and Iran-born producer Aril Brikha unite on a forthcoming 12” on Deeps & Biris Black Crow label, from which proceeds will be donated to a Israel/Palestine peace projects organization.

Rolando – TRAX.101

April 2, 2014April 1, 2014 hipodromedetroit techno, podcast, rolando, techno, trax magazineLeave a comment

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Loud Neighbor – The Fellonship [WT001]

April 2, 2014November 7, 2025 hipodromedetroit techno, loud neighbor, octave one, workt34mLeave a comment

Detroit influenced club/techno tracks with a great remix by Octave One, powerful as always.

Lionel Weets – Alien Opera [MT052]

April 2, 2014February 29, 2024 hipodromedetroit techno, lionel weets, motechLeave a comment

Motech Records, DJ 3000’s label heads to another new signing with two tracks by Lionel Weets, taken from his forthcoming debut album, `Stellar Orchestra’. Techno and house producer, Lionel Weets hails from Belgium and yet his style is clearly influenced by Detroit Techno with its deep, soulful and melodic sound, plus that additional funky touch.

Santiago Salazar – Galatic Stomp EP [FB013]

March 18, 2014December 13, 2017 hipodromedetroit techno, finest blend recordings, santiago salazarLeave a comment

Following a five-year hiatus the #Stockholm based label, Finest Blend makes its return. With previous releases from the likes of Orlando Voorn, Shawn Rudiman, Terence Dixon and label head, Kenny Black it became synonymous with hi-tech grooves, breaking barriers, crossing genres and developing new ones. For its re-launch Finest Blend turns to Santiago Salazar with three tracks of his characteristic house / techno sound. His new EP for Finest Blend opens with the upbeat ‘Galactic Stomp’ full of shimmering flourishes and a tough bassline, before the funked-up shuffle of ‘The Twang’ makes its hit, ending with the spacey electronics of ‘3000 Northend’.

Kuba Sojka – Pure Tone [RO006]

March 8, 2014November 20, 2023 hipodromed knox, detroit techno, kuba sojka, rec.out distributionLeave a comment

For those who traveled along all across the universe of techno music, for those who knows the meaning of not only classic but also mature sound of electronics. Sophisticated recipient open for frugal but at the same time full of greater meaning detail – even exacting listener looking for another sense than the sound itself only will be sure startled with its seemingly simple and raw forms. This is a musical journey starts right from the adventure. Kuba Sojka captures the essence of the genre and creates a coherent and harmonious whole thing. In subsequent works carrying the listener through controlled and straightforward wording, refined with deep emotions, which will certainly be felt strong by every enthusiast of not only modern dancefloors. Don t miss here a Daniels’ Knox aka D-Knox remix as well, some great piece of 20 years Michigan history can be found in here likewise.

Alex W / Denizo – Detroit Techno Archive II [DTA002]

February 5, 2014February 4, 2014 hipodromealex w, denizo, detroit techno, detroit techno archiveLeave a comment

Detroit Techno Archive II is by Alex W and Denizo with a solid 6 tracks Ep. Techno tracks that are rooted in Transmats Share in Classic Detroit Techno.

Marco Bernadi / Johannes Volk – Glare / Never On A Monday EP [TIEF003]

February 5, 2014February 4, 2014 hipodromedetroit techno, johannes volk, marco bernardi, tief musicLeave a comment

Tief present a very special split EP from Marco Bernadi and Johannes Volk. Synth-led techno bombs rooted in the early Detroit tradidtion.

Dj Bone – A Larger Orbit [SUB038]

January 19, 2014October 21, 2022 hipodromedetroit techno, dj bone, eric dulan, subject detroitLeave a comment

Cover art - DJ Bone: A Larger Orbit

Label boss DJ Bone mans the controls for the 38th release on Subject Detroit, laying down a typically fierce, three pronged auditory attack. “What He Said” tactfully yet forcefully treads the line between house and techno, cherry picking physiognomies from each side of that ever-blurring line and constructing something fresh but bristling with familiar Subject Detroit elegances. A favourite fixture from Bone’s more recent DJ sets, “I Do” sees bubbling, arpeggiated chords simmer and swoop from foreground to background loosely as one solitary, remanipulated ticking hat keeps things in formation. Watch out for the thunderous, doubled-up drum arrangement that crashes in to the picture out of nowhere! B Side track “Rhythm Soul Funk” is a genuine hard hitter and another that tiptoes between the old school and the nouveau.

Robert Hood – Eleven [MPM018]

December 8, 2013September 28, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, m plant, minimal techno, robert hoodLeave a comment

Following on from his Floorplan album and November’s Floorplan EP, Robert Hood returns with a new double header on M-Plant, to close 2013. He delivers these two new cuts of pulsating, body-moving Techno with that classic, deep and minimal Hood sound. He builds ‘Eleven’ and ‘Alarm’, layer upon layer, gradually drawing all the elements together, until they become a penetrating attack on the senses.

Duplex – First Day EP [DOLLY016]

December 8, 2013September 29, 2022 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, dolly, duplex, steven tangLeave a comment

The return of the Dutch masters of deep! Rotterdam techno veterans Duplex show how it’s done with three lush & warm interstellar techno tracks from that forgotten future… Pure, dedicated and very well-crafted. This will orbit the dancefloor straight into outer space. And as an extra the Steven Tang remix of ‘Jx3PO’ to heat things even more up.

Terrence Dixon – Badge Of Honor [SFTDXLP001]

December 6, 2013December 22, 2017 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, minimal techno, surface records, terrence dixonLeave a comment

Badge of Honor pushing the envelope of techno with quirky, Detroit-infused abstractions that only the masterful Dixon could conjure up. Far removed from his Population One moniker, this is Terrence Dixon’s fourth LP in an illustrious 20-year career. The album hits us with raw, all-encompassing techno cuts alongside some choice left-field experiments (View From A Lighthouse, Radio Room and Light Years), cementing Terrence’s reputation as the free-form producer of choice, not unlike a modern day Sun Ra. From the P-Funk basslines and melodies of Operation Acoustic and Incoming, to the dark, undulating Mills-esque sound of The Atlantic, this is a release that seemingly covers all the bases. Over a year in the making and already doing the rounds with those in the know, Badge of Honor represents techno from a future age, conceptualised to go well beyond the surface…

Johannes Volk – Beneath The Ice [EXP007]

December 6, 2013September 30, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, exploration records, johannes volkLeave a comment

Cover art - Johannes Volk: Beneath The Ice

The New Exploration contains 4 Jacking Stompers! Deep Under the Ice we explore sparkling piano riffs, adventurous synth sculptures and tons of rimshots, toms and bleeps! Get ready, its getting cold!

HD Substance – Marriot Room 808 EP [FAN003]

November 10, 2013July 2, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, fanzine records, hd substanceLeave a comment

Fanzine Records launches its third record, this time by one of the Spanish techno classics. HD Substance presents its own brand of techno in “Marriot Room 808”, based on analogue sounds, and traditional production and mixing methods.
With a long history and a large number of published LPs, HD joins the Fanzine Records family with this three-song EP.