Dez Williams – The Angel Maker EP [EAR004]

June 3, 2013April 21, 2020 hipodromeacid, detroit, dez williams, earwiggle, electro, house, technoLeave a comment

Dez Williams with a new release on Earwiggle. Starting with the melting frequencies of ‘Underground Persistent’, acid is in control, combining swingy 808 drums and masterful Detroit strings to a searing acid-line that keeps going and going. Switching things into more straight-ahead acid territory on A2, ‘Untitledacid 6’ has pretty much one intention and that’s to jack hard. ‘Freedom’ on the flip is a dense techno workout that joins a strong looped vocal and distorted percussion to swamping sound fx, in a rough but funky way. This time an expert pad progression brings the track to an unexpected but fitting finale. Finally, and showing what a complete supremo he is where dark floor-friendly electro is concerned, Dez turns in a blistering cut of sci-fi electro with ‘Courtesy Call’.

Erika – Hexagon Cloud [IT030]

June 2, 2013February 7, 2018 hipodromealbum, detroit, electro, erika, interdimensional transmissions, technoLeave a comment

While ‘Hexagon Cloud’ may be Erika’s debut solo release, this is by no means her introduction to the scene. For years Erika has been a member of Detroit’s Ectomorph and co-conspirator of Interdimensional Transmissions, but since these projects play shadowy games with identity and perception, she may just need that introduction. Composing without the aid of a computer, Erika’s system is centered around a rare highly flexible hardware sequencer. The ideas flowed quickly, and what began as an EP quickly blossomed into a double album with the aid of production from BMG. Science and music, dreams of space and microscopic organisms, mutation of plant life and the birth of stars, all come together effortlessly in her work to sound like post acid techno subterranean spelunking in a quest to return to the stars. Or at least to the northern “Hexagon Cloud” of Saturn.

Patrice Scott – Nostalgia [SIS021]

May 24, 2013March 26, 2024 hipodromedetroit, house, patrice scott, sistrum recordingsLeave a comment

Sistrum label boss, Patrice Scott, mans the controls once again to bring forth another top shelf two-tracker in his signature style. Quality, raw simplicity, soul – Into the hypnotic depths we go…

Tom Bugs – Living Leaving [FXHEBUGS]

May 24, 2013August 30, 2024 hipodromedetroit, fxhe records, house, tom bugsLeave a comment

Debut release from Tom Bugs on FXHE Records. Bugs is the man behind the BugBrand modular synthesizer company in the UK. His hand built electronics have become a staple in many studios including that of FXHE label head Omar-S. “Living Leaving” is a peak into the creative mind of Bugs- two extended tracks that wander amongst the outer boundaries of techno, experimental, and ambient electronic music.

Terrence Dixon aka Population One – Giant Robot [MM011]

May 23, 2013November 9, 2023 hipodromeactress, detroit, monique musique, population one, techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

After last years spectacular return to our airwaves and the world of techno with the release of the excellent album From the Far Future Pt. 2, the Detroit veteran Terrence Dixon is back with a new release entitled the Giant Robot EP on Monique Musique imprint, while that enigmatic and experimental British producer Actress has been brought in on remix duties.

Paul Mac – Retro Basics [BOOMCHIK003]

May 23, 2013May 22, 2013 hipodromeboom chik, detroit, paul mac, technoLeave a comment

Boom Chik with the third release, featuring four tracks by UK techno master Paul Mac.

Robert Hood – Black Technician [MM167]

May 23, 2013September 28, 2023 hipodromedetroit, dj skurge, mad mike, mike banks, music man records, ray 7, robert hood, techno, underground resistance, waajeedLeave a comment

Music Man presents the third single from Robert Hoods’s ‘Motor: Nighttime World 3′ – ’Black Technician’. It includes 2 remixes from the Underground Resistance crew, the ‘UR Mad Mike Remix’ features founding UR member Mike Banks with edits by Skurge & Ray 7. On the ‘DirtTech UR Remix’ Mad Mike collaborated with Waajeed.

DJ Roach – Nuestro Futuro [NF001]

May 22, 2013May 21, 2013 hipodromedetroit, dj roach, house, nuestro futuro, technoLeave a comment

Back to the basics! Raw, Grimy and Underground. Produced by Detroits own DJ Roach. This EP gets em up!! Its simple. Not too much, just funky as hell Detroit style.

The Oliverwho Factory – 2Morrow [MCI008]

May 22, 2013May 21, 2013 hipodromedetroit, house, madd chaise records, mci records, techno, the oliverwho factoryLeave a comment

Bringing Madd Chaise back to the fore The Oliverwho Factory serve up some spiced up oldies (Rain 5th Wave Remastered & Touch Me Remix) along with the new bonus feature 2morrow.

VA – Finale Underground Vol. 1 [FS015]

May 20, 2013March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit, finale sessions, house, luke hess, steven tang, techno, xdbLeave a comment

Luke Hess shows his Detroit roots w/his dub tech pasted synths & flowing pads. Chicago mastermind Steven Tang puts it together w/ beautiful drum programming & freeform synths. XDB takes a turn to the deeper side of things w/bass line & prototype drums.

Omar-S – XLR8R Podcast 294

May 14, 2013November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit, disco, house, omar s, podcast, xlr8rLeave a comment

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Delta Funktionen @ Boiler Room 60 Min Mix 24.04.2013

May 9, 2013May 8, 2013 hipodromeboiler room tv, chicago, delta funktionen, detroit, electro, house, technoLeave a comment

Joe Drive / Keith Worthy – The Sound Oasis [AES017]

May 9, 2013July 13, 2016 hipodromeaesthetic audio, detroit, house, joe drive, keith worthy, technoLeave a comment

The 17th installment from Aesthetic Audio brings together Italian bred producer Joe Drive and Detroit’s own Keith Worthy for a two-man journey to fathom the depths of The Sound Oasis. On this journey, the soundtrack articulates Joe Drive’s lush and extremely deep textures, and Worthy compliments the project by paying tribute Joe Drive’s original with a stripped down, raw and bumpy remix of Amnios.

RA.362 Kyle Hall

May 7, 2013May 6, 2013 hipodromedetroit, house, interview, kyle hall, podcast, resident advisor, technoLeave a comment

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Big Strick – Groove [7DAYS1008]

May 7, 2013April 12, 2016 hipodrome7 days entertainment, big strick, deep house, detroitLeave a comment

Upcoming four track EP from Big Strick on 7 Days Entertainment.

Johannes Volk – Forgotten Planets [EXP006]

May 3, 2013September 30, 2019 hipodromedetroit, exploration records, johannes volk, technoLeave a comment

„Forgotten Planets“ is an adventurous voyage with heavy bass and storytelling synths, combined with hammering rimshots, snares and drums. After that we are „Surrounded by Fog“, experimental soundscapes generates a uncanny atmosphere. On the b side we have „Escape Mode“, a massive stomper with an industrial feeling and droning alarm signals. And last but not least „Ancient Spaceships“, a little time journey into the sound of the 90ies, no barriers between Detroit Techno, Rave, Breakbeat or whatever music was called in the past or will be called in the future. 365 copies black vinyl and 165 copies red marbled vinyl.

Vernon Felicity – Dawning EP [MOS019]

May 3, 2013December 14, 2021 hipodromeboris bunnik, detroit, house, mos recordings, vernon felicityLeave a comment

FELICITY, Vernon - Dawning

The unstoppable Boris Bunnik is back once again, this time as Vernon Felicity with a four track EP for MOS Recordings. The tracks see him explore his usual analogue heavy sound, but there is a little more space in his arrangements, a more rueful mood. The title track ‘Dawning’ is slow and purposeful, with acid pricks and twitches peppering a churning groove. Next, ‘Breaking Silence’ is more kinetic, with claps, hits and squiggly melodies all bouncing off each other as pronounced basslines strike a melancholic note below. On the flip, ‘Wrong Notion’ has plenty of height to it, again with eco systems of analogue lines and acid belches all weaving their way around each other and the raw, splintered beats below, before last track ‘3’ explores wide open cosmic synth spaces with lingering pads, mournful Blade Runner style synth lines and gently churning rhythms all soothing your brain and body in equal measure.

Rick Wade – Hard Full EP [HT056]

April 26, 2013August 28, 2024 hipodromedetroit, holic trax, house, rick wadeLeave a comment

Holic Trax serves up its fifth release from none other than Detroit music making machine Rick Wade of Harmonie Park and Moods & Grooves association. His Hard Full EP opens with the title track, Hard Full. Sounding like a classic Wade cut right from the off, squelchy drums turn over and over to lock you in place before typically elegant string samples sweep up through the mix and really set it off. ‘Deep Subliminal’ kicks that bit harder and firmer with splashing claps and a gentle tumble of toms and congas that imbue the track with a tropical tribalism. The last track is Pyro Dynamics with its nagging bass synth line, dreamy sunny day melodies and locked in place, heavyweight drums

Henry Gilles – Damn It Or Change It EP [RAWAX107]

April 26, 2013April 26, 2013 hipodromedetroit, henry gilles, house, rawaxLeave a comment

Warm uplifting house tracks by Henry Gilles coming from the Rawax camp.

Delta Funktionen – Discogs Mix 003

April 21, 2013April 19, 2013 hipodromechicago, delta funktionen, detroit, discogs, house, podcast, technoLeave a comment

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