Morphology – Landform [13DIAM]

July 24, 2012August 1, 2012 hipodromedetroit, diametric music, electro, matti turunen, michael diekmann, morphologyLeave a comment

Diametric is pleased to announce the return of Morphology with a release of four new deep electro/techno tracks. Being praised as one of the finest electro acts in recent years, this new twelve-inch showcases why this praise is so well-deserved. The Finnish duo, Michael Diekmann and Matti Turunen deliver their mix of superb machine funk, electro beats and melancholic deep synth work to perfection here. ‘Herschel Crater’ will cause some serious frenzy on the dancefloor with its straightforward beats and dark sequence that respectfully nods toward the sound of Drexciya.

Dj Stingray – Imping Is Easy [UTTU025]

July 24, 2012April 5, 2018 hipodromedetroit, dj stingray, electro, sherard ingram, unknown to the unknownLeave a comment

Detroit powerhouse DJ Stingray drops his latest EP on Unknown To The Unknown.

VC-118A – Information System [TRUST022]

July 24, 2012January 26, 2024 hipodromedetroit, electro, samuel van dijk, techno, trust, vc-118aLeave a comment

Cover art - VC-118A: Information System

Samuel van Dijk (Mohlao, Multicast Dynamics) introduces his new project VC-118A on Trust. Four tracks of sparse and spacious, yet intricately textured techno and electro that are both a departure and a continuation of his acclaimed and much sought after productions for Meanwhile and Field Records, as well as his recent collaboration album with Delta Funktionen as Inward Content.

Funkinevil aka Kyle Hall & FunkinEven – Night / Dusk [WOEVIL001]

July 21, 2012July 24, 2019 hipodromedetroit, funkineven, funkinevil, house, jon dixon, kyle hall, steven julien, techno, wild oatsLeave a comment

The “Funkinevil” project is the collaboration between Detroit’s Kyle Hall and London producer Funkineven. Raw funk recorded to reel to reel, featuring a keyboard solo from Underground Resistance player Jon Dixon.

Tommy Finger Jr. – Deeptroit EP [LP002]

July 21, 2012April 24, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit, lake placid, tommy finger jrLeave a comment

Outstanding & smoked-out late night house works by Tommy Finger Jr. on Lake Placid.

Norm Talley – The Westside Project [VP003]

July 19, 2012November 18, 2024 hipodromed3 recordings, deep house, detroit, norm talley, vibes & pepperLeave a comment

Number three on the french label Vibes & Pepper comes from Norm Talley and is called the The Westside Project. Lead track “Do What You Like” deftly weaves in some expert Voodoo Ray sampleage amidst a permanently punchy groove whilst “Greenfield Groove” has Talley in looser rhythmic mood, with busy percussion driving through a thick swamp of vocal pressure and ever twisting piano riffs. B Side hugger “Grove Street Shuffle” was originally featured on the producer’s 1997 release for City Boy.

Dimi Angelis & Jeroen Search – A&S002 [A&S002]

July 17, 2012December 15, 2022 hipodromea&s records, detroit, dimi angelis, jeroen search, minimal technoLeave a comment

Trippy minimal techno tracks rooted in the best Detroit tradition of the genre by Dimi Angelis & Jeroen Search on A7S Records. Dark droning, energy loaded and straight bumping cuts by these two dutch producers.

Gesloten Cirkel – Juno Plus Podcast 38

July 14, 2012November 13, 2024 hipodromeacid, chicago, detroit, gesloten cirkel, juno plus, podcast, technoLeave a comment

FBK – Antithesis EP [12DIAM]

July 13, 2012May 20, 2016 hipodromedetroit, diametric music, fbk, kevin m. kennedy, technoLeave a comment

Cover art - FBK: Antithesis EP

After the successful release of “The Expert Escapist” 12” on Diametric in late 2010 and the inclusion of the track “Nanomal” on last years Music Man Mix CD by Marcel Dettmann, FBK aka Mr. Kevin M. Kennedy returns with four new slices of dancefloor techno.

Rhythmic Theory ‎– Twilight Distinction [BRSTL003]

July 13, 2012July 11, 2012 hipodromebrstl, deep techno, detroit, rhythmic theoryLeave a comment

Third release on BRSTL following 12”s from October & Borai and Outboxx. Two tracks of deeper, club ready techno from Bristolian newcomer Rhythmic Theory

VA – Moxa Vol 1: Follow The X [REB059]

July 11, 2012October 30, 2019 hipodromedetroit, house, larry heard, moodymann, osunlade, rebirth recordsLeave a comment

Rebirth Records is proud to present one of the most important Italian clubs: Moxa. ‘Born’ in Mantova in 2006/2007, Moxa experienced an amazing artistic grow in the last few years, becoming a true staple of the worldwide clubbing scene, having played host to world renowned DJs, from Frankie Knuckles to Soul Clap and everyone that’s anyone in between. This sampler, taken from the forthcoming “Moxa Vol.1” compilation, includes unreleased material from Moodymann, Larry Heard and Osunlade!

Dimi Angelis & Jeroen Search – Oneindig EP [BALANS006]

July 8, 2012December 15, 2022 hipodromebalans records, deep techno, detroit, dimi angelis, jeroen searchLeave a comment

Dutch minimalists Dimi Angèlis & Jeroen Search return for their second stripped down and abstract sonic affair on BALANS Records.

Ovatow – In Loving Memory of Juvenile Jay [HCS1000]

July 6, 2012December 8, 2019 hipodromedetroit, electro, frustrated funk, harbour city sorrow, ovatow, technoLeave a comment

Ovatow drops 3 extremely deep journeys into the fog of endless re-verb and delay applications. ‘Flame’ and ‘A Thought’ are 2 electro-techno tracks that are both build on randomly step-sequenced square bass lines, raiser sharp snares and dubbed out melodies drowned in layers of breathing dusty tape delays. ‘Visitation Dub III’ is a different version of an Ovatow track, earlier released as part of the ‘Viewpoints Chapter One’ compilation, but this time stripped down to the core bass line, reminiscing BC’s ‘Presence’. The release is dedicated to the loss of South Rotterdam based DJ Juvenile Jay who played an important roll in the early DJ career of Frustrated Funk’s head honcho Klen, the man behind the Ovatow moniker.

Cn – Ra [WEME313.8]

July 6, 2012October 31, 2017 hipodromecn, detroit, electro, stian gjevik, weme records, weme313Leave a comment

Fantastic release by CN, also known as EOD, on WéMè Records. Retro futuristic electro tracks in the spirit of the Detroit originals by this talented producer named Stian Gjevik from Norway. This 6 tracks EP entirely composed with analogic machines will enter the brain of its listener and producing a pleasant and indelible feeling.

RedRay – RedRay [JACKPLAYMOBIL002]

July 5, 2012December 12, 2022 hipodromedetroit, electro, jack playmobil records, redray, technoLeave a comment

Redray - Redray

Meet Antwerp’s ultimate Soda King aka Redray. After many years of isolation Redray has mastered his craft and learned to create believable demonic black eyes without Photoshop. Do not make eye contact for he orchestrates his moves with depraved sonic tendencies. He sees right through your soul. Xrays remove electrons from atoms and ions but only very hard x-rays can penetrate molecular clouds. The whole shock’n’awe type of thing, born bad, dripping goo and straight up evil. Think about a room filled with thick fog, vicious strobe lights and deep bass hits that would probably blow a submarine out of the water. For he is the uncrowned king of his castle and with this stab of purity he is transcending the cycles of life. Are you prepared to drift further into darkness? It’s splash season! Classify under: ”confrontational presence” and ”downright alien”. Limited black vinyl edition of 300 copies. Packaged in beautiful handsilkscreened cardboard covers with artwork by Redray himself.

Hungry Soul – Hungry Soul [JACKPLAYMOBIL001]

July 5, 2012December 13, 2021 hipodromedetroit, electro, hungry soul, jack playmobil records, technoLeave a comment

Hungry Soul - Hungry Soul

Jack Playmobil operates from the mystic gravel pit of Antwerp, Belgium. Hungry Soul has obtained superpowers by fighting in the graveyard of life. He doesn’t need wings to fly. His hands are dirty with electric mud. He has created a mold of dizzying electronic proportions, a nightmarish virtual reality dream state where sparkling energy collides with a total absence of time. Psychedelic electronic patterns drenched in futuristic haze. Imagine robotic ghouls malfunctioning in the snow. Hungry Soul creates dense eerie moodscapes rich with complexity and cosmic inspiration. His vision is blurry. His ways are everchanging, evolving and romancing the shadows of the night. Crafted with secure and utmost precision. Time to nurture your own hungry soul and create a delightful midnight carnival. Throw your double cups in the air and rejoice. Classify under : ”wild prestige” and ”increasing 3D awareness”.

Gosub & Vidrio – Kamoefleer Wapen EP [ISO031EP]

July 5, 2012June 28, 2022 hipodromealex lugo, detroit, electro, gosub, isophlux records, shad t. scott, vidrioLeave a comment

Kamoefleer Wapen EP (Camouflage Weapon) brings together Vidrio (Alex Lugo) and Miami’s Gosub (Shad T. Scott) for a release on Isophlux. On the a-side Vidrio provides a vocal version of “Excelsior” with his trademark dark & tough sounds and a very addictive male/female vocals. For the b-side Gosub provides us with “I Know You Know” a laid-back track with his trademark low-slung baselines, smooth pads, and eerie male/female vocals. This release is not for the faint at heart and not one to miss.

Arcanoid – Migration To Nowhere [SEMZ]

July 5, 2012November 20, 2024 hipodromearcanoid, detroit, electro, semantica records, technoLeave a comment

Semantica presents a smart selection of Electro, Techno and House with an IDM polish by Arcanoid. Cinematic theme ‘Time To Die’ sets the scene with a Vangelis-like flourish of synth brass, while the technoid gloom of ‘Espora’ and the grubbing Electro of ‘Force Of Gravity’ at once remind of vintage SCSI-AV and more recent Vatican Shadow moves. Flipside his grooves follow sleeker contours with the plush Electro-meets-Deep House chords of ‘Interzone’ and the rolling finesse of ‘Zero G’.

Pal + – The Forest [EYE004]

July 4, 2012February 28, 2018 hipodromechicago, detroit, house, one eyed jacks, pal +, snuff crewLeave a comment

The Forest is the debut release from Pal +. The two tracks on The Forest demonstrate Pal+ to already be in possession of a fully formed sound notable for its disregard for standing still. The Stottifield vacuum of grainy textures that permeate the opening moments of “The Forest” are soon engulfed by the orchestrated light of the track in full flight, while “Inside” is a constantly shifting mass of jacking drums and deranged key stabs. The mysterious German duo Snuff Crew are commissioned to remix the title track, and they turn in a suitably grubby rework with killer staccato drums, the end result being a vastly different vibe to the original cut.