Morgan Geist – Duper [ENV042]

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 hipodromedisco, environ, morgan geistLeave a comment

20 years after he released the superb (and subtly eclectic) “Super EP”‘”, Morgan Geist has prepped a follow-up of sorts – or at least a new three-tracker that takes the same ‘mixed up’ approach. “Duper” is a not-so-subtle callback to his 2001 EP, “Super.” On “Twilight Express,” the playful OSCar synth riffs and sweeping disco strings (courtesy of Kelley Polar) echo the palette of Geist’s cult classic “24K” and early Metro Area. “Black Test Car” is a unique collision of minimal, Krautrock-style drums, sound library textures and spacey percussion. Wrapping things up, “Feeling Is Mutual” is a rare acid outing that pushes beyond the usual comfort zone, the 303 acting more as feather than hammer above major-key modulations. Weird acid meets “quiet storm” R&B? Super-Duper!

Trent – Devil’s Music Flies with Fire [BLESSYOU009]

November 22, 2022June 6, 2023 hipodromebless you, disco, house, luca trentini, sound metaphors records, techno, trentLeave a comment

Masterful sample based collages of old disco tracks by Trent, resulting in highly effective dancefloor DJ tools adorned with heavy percussive elements.

Through Twelve – Inner Bridges EP [TTC01]

November 17, 2022November 16, 2022 hipodromedisco, fred ventura, italo-disco, italoconnection, mono han, synth pop, through twelve, throughtwelve recordingsLeave a comment

Through Twelve is an electronic-dyed combo powered by 80’s synthpop and shiny post-production by Italoconnection. Their Mini LP “Inner bridges” is full of layered basslines, pulsating rhythms, catchy vocals and retro synth warmth. Tracks such as the richly melodic “Silent Radio’ and the New Order-ish sweeps of “New Town” are irresistible invitations to stand-up and move your hips. T12 have a tendency for emotive analogue leads, expressive pads and inimitable synth sequences, in duet with electric bass phrases. T12 signature sound becomes immediately recognizable in the dancefloor-ready song “This Love”, starring Italo disco icon Fred Ventura. “Silent Radio” receives an exuberant electro-remix treatment from Italoconnection and “This Love” goes hand-in-hand with Mono Han version.

Patrick Cowley – Malebox LP [DE-305]

November 17, 2022November 16, 2022 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, disco, funk, patrick cowleyLeave a comment

Dark Entries has a surprise delivery! Malebox brings us six previously unreleased funk-fueled jams from the archives of the cybernetic disco titan himself, Patrick Cowley. Best known for his chart-topping disco anthems, Cowley left us with an incredible body of work before his tragic death in 1982 due to AIDS-related illness. Since 2009, Dark Entries has been working with Cowley’s friends and family to uncover the singular artist’s lesser-known sides, including his soundtracks for gay pornographic films on compilation albums School Daze, Muscle Up, and Afternooners. But Malebox gives us more of the Cowley we know and love: churning disco-funk and hi-NRG tracks that are spacey and sleazy, gritty and sublime. Recorded from 1979-1981, these six tracks illuminate what was one of Patrick’s most creatively exciting periods. “If You Feel It” and “Love Me Hot” were both early Paul Parker demos; the former is a peak hour hi-NRG bomb, while the latter dips into Cowley’s zoned-out space disco sound. Jeanie Tracy’s soulful vocals feature on the demo version of “Low Down Dirty Rhythm”, which was later re-recorded by Sarah Dash. The slower, less-varnished rendition here hits with a wild psychedelic edge. Meanwhile, Patrick’s gifts for careful orchestration and infectious melodies shine on “Floating” and “Love and Passion”, which were likely demo tracks for Loverde. The songs on Malebox display the vitality and inventiveness of a brilliant composer taken from us too soon.

Mark Grusane – Versions [MARK001HBR]

November 17, 2022November 16, 2022 hipodromedisco, edits, hot biscuit recordings, mark grusaneLeave a comment

Mark Grusane shares four Disco Edits from his personal collection on Hot Biscuit Recordings.

VA – Sailor Of Wrong Era Volume Three [WEDIGIT007]

November 12, 2022May 31, 2023 hipodromeaditya permana, compilation, daryl systems, disco, electro, house, lennart, liska, louis de tomaso, mijo, mr fantasy, rawmance, slow motion records, slushat diru, sunmantra, wrong era, wrong era digitalLeave a comment

“Volume Three” of the compilation on Slow Motion’s international sister label Wrong Era: “Sailor of Wrong Era”, named after the infamous Berlin boat parties that became a true happening in Summer 2021, is finally here. Ten tracks comprising the very own Wrong Era style, crafted by renowned veteran artists and upcoming international talents from all around the globe.

soFa Elsewhere – All My Friends Are Witches [PT010]

November 12, 2022November 11, 2022 hipodromeank, disco, downtempo, dub, mogwaa, nyati mayi, planet trip records, seako killy, sofa, sofa elsewhereLeave a comment

Brussels based master tastemaker & DJ (and producer), soFa deliver his first ever solo EP “All My Friends Are Witches”, tipping Planet Trip records into double digits. Take a head first dive down the wormhole of soFa’s dubbed out triiips made even more special with incredible vocalist collaborations with Saeko Killy, Ank and Nyati Mayi, plus a mind bending remix from fellow PT extended family Mogwaa to close out the EP. Recorded by soFa & friends during the first covid lockdown at Rocket 23 Studios Molenbeek – Brussels.

Tako & Relmer @ Dekmantel Selectors 2022

November 6, 2022November 4, 2022 hipodromedekmantel records, dekmantel selectors, disco, house, relmer international, takoLeave a comment

Hieroglyphic Being @ The Lot Radio 29.10.2022

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 hipodromechicago, chicago house, disco, hieroglyphic being, house, jamal moss, mathematics recordings, the lot radioLeave a comment

VA – Fuzz Dance Classics Over The World [SPITTLEDD04]

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 hipodromealexander robotnick, compilation, disco, fuzz dance, gina & the flexix, italo-disco, mon bijou, mya fracassini, naif orchestra, spittle records, synth popLeave a comment

Pioneers, that’s what we call them. Not properly a giant team, but a bunch of forward thinking producers. In the heyday of the italo disco there was some forward thinking, a new way to address the club scene. 1985 is the golden year and if you want to get to the core of the synth-pop experience look no further ! This previously unreleased compilation collects a series of unbelievable tracks. An outstanding vision featuring la crème de la crème of the early 80s scene. All the way from electro wizard Alexander Robotnick to the astonishing performance of vocalist Mya Fracassini, through the French connection of Bigazzi brothers of Mon Bijou.

Massimo Barsotti DJ – Whole Lotta Love [SPITTLEDD03]

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 hipodromealexander robotnick, disco, italo-disco, massimo barsotti, maurizio dami, spittle recordsLeave a comment

Killer rendition of the classic Led Zeppelin stomp, arranged by famous dj & producer Massimo Barsotti. Programmed by none other than Maurizo Dami aka Alexander Robotnick, this robotic version is delivered with alien vocals and cold as ice synth lines. Still a favorite for many international djs.

VA – Royal Athlete Vol. 6 [RAD006]

October 14, 2022October 19, 2022 hipodromedisco, first touch, funk, galaxians, house, paul withey, royal athlete, sky tonyLeave a comment

Royal Athlete Records returns to the great racetrack of the record industry with the latest instalment of their Various Artists series. Four dancefloor winners for any competition and worthy of only true contenders bags. Kicking off with the nine minute epic live-drums-meets-juno-funk of ‘Hustle Never Ends’ by Galaxians followed by UK legend Paul Withey with the oh so smooth 80s-esque groove of ‘Confessions’. Side B opens with the retro Jam & Lewis style slammer ‘I Believe In Boogie’ by Germany’s First Touch and rounding off the release is the amazing new-wave freestyle anthem ‘Tell Me’ by California’s Sky Tony.

Francisco & Malkuth / Rodion – Night Of The Creeps / Dimensione Terrore [BAP160]

October 14, 2022June 7, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, disco, francisco, horror disco, italo-disco, malkuth, rodion, synth popLeave a comment

Just in time for Hallween, ‘Night Of The Creeps’ is a fiery new disco single from Francisco and Malkuth that nods slyly to the 1986 cult comedy-horror movie of the same name, in which zombies, aliens and murderers all conspire to victimize their helpless captors. The track is a lo-fi electronic disco gut-puncher, replete with effortlessly processed vocals made to sound as demonic and low-pitched as LOTR’s Sauron. It speaks of nightmares, death, etc. On the B, Rodion serves up a nearly unclassifiable slice of horror acid, but to the trained ear it might be peggable somewhere between two interrelated styles, dungeon synth and EBM. Two absolute neck-biters from the Dutch camp, Bordello A Parigi.

VA – Sheva [MTX001]

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022 hipodromebenedikt frey, compilation, disco, experimental, house, khidja, malka tuti, manfredas, plazmot, red axes, vactrol park, xen, yovavLeave a comment

2XLP celebrating Malka Tuti’s 7 years of Existence. The Sheva (Seven in Hebrew) compilation represents a large chunk of the sonic spectrum that is the Malka Tuti multiverse to date. From tribal to punk and from house to leftfield bits. All tracks on the compilation were meticulously chosen throughout the past few years and slowly stitched together to comprise what is now SHEVA.

VA – Diamonds In The Night Vol. 5 [BAP163]

October 4, 2022June 7, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, club mayz, disco, electro, endrik schroeder, kiko, martin matiske, wldvLeave a comment

Through darkness diamonds spread their richest light… Part five is here with Kiko & Endrik Schroeder from France, Club Mayz from Belgium, Martin Matiske from Germany and WLDV from Spain!

Patrizia Pellegrino – Automaticamore [MISSYOU018]

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 hipodromeclaudio gizzi, disco, italo-disco, miss you, patrizia pellegrino, re-release, reissue, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

Originally released in 1981, this cosmic italian disco anthem written by Claudio Gizzi has charmed diggers the world over with its subdued mannerism and breathy vocals. Sounding like a Julee Cruise soundtrack cut meeting a Tuscan ‘theque, the song hears Italian TV presenter/actress Patrizia Pellegrino utter deep-resonating lyrics into a funky and dark beatscape, in what has been described as an ‘erotic futuristic ode to the cosmos’. Remastered and pressed to wax once more for your pleasure, ‘Miss You’ is a charmer and relationship-rekindler for the ages.

Palermo Disco Squad – After All These Tears EP [BAP164]

September 19, 2022June 7, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, disco, innershades, italo-disco, palermo disco squad, thomas blanckaertLeave a comment

If you like your Italo-disco bright, full-throttle and peak-time ready, Thomas Blanckaert’s occasional work as Palermo Disco Squad (he’s better known for his rave-ready techno jams as Innershades) should be on your radar. It’s been four years since he last used the alias, but the project’s belated return to Bordello a Parigi is predictably triumphant. He sets his stall out with the freestyle and Bobby Orlando-influenced shimmer of ‘After All These Tears’, before opting for more chugging sequenced synth-bass and undulating lead lines on the slower ‘L’amice Geniale (theme)’. ‘Loupara’ sounds like a shinier, more sun-splashed ‘Please’-era Pet Shop Boys instrumental, while ‘The Return’ is a rushing, feel-good slab of freestyle/post-Italo fusion that’s as sunny and joyous as they come.

Novidade – Voaria [ISLE015]

September 18, 2022August 30, 2023 hipodromeafrican, bubblegum, disco, house, isle of jura recods, novidade, outernational, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Originally released in 1990 ‘Voaria’ was written by Benjamin Nhassavele and produced & arranged by the late Tata Sibeko, the revered South African producer and member of Kabasa. Taken from the LP of the same name ‘Voaria’ was released at a time when early house music was emerging as a key influence in the South African musical landscape, an evolvement of the Bubblegum pop sound that had fused disco and boogie with township funk. Characterised by Roland kick drums, Yamaha DX7s and Juno Synthesisers the Kwaito sound is the musical heartbeat of ‘Voaria’. Featuring Benjamin on lead vocals ‘Voaria’ comes in 2 versions, a main House mix on the A side and the Clubhouse mix on the flip which switches up the arrangement placing more emphasis on the groove.

Raduan – Taki Naki Naki [TD006]

September 18, 2022September 17, 2022 hipodromealessandro bernabeo, disco, psychedelic, raduan, re-release, reissue, tempo dischiLeave a comment

The sixth release on Italian imprint Tempo Dischi comes from Alessandro Bernabeo, aka Raduan, the Italian DJ and producer behind ‘Taki-Naki-Naki’, one of the most eclectic and unconventional electronic records made in Italy in the late 1980s.

Italo Brutalo – Heartware LP [BD008]

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 hipodromealbum, bungalo disco, disco, ebm, electro, italo brutalo, italo-disco, synth wave, vincent friesLeave a comment

A tale of paramount love for machines and the inextinguishable power of subjugation that lies in these button-studded boxes teeming with cabled bowels that feel so intimidating to the uninitiated, Italo Brutalo’s longed-for debut album “Heartware” is a 12-track voyage across 25 years of intense synth collecting, fiddling, composing and endless loving for audio synthesis and the art of how robots make human bodies jack. Throughout the twelve cuts that compose “Heartware”, a feeling of retro-gazing, candidly playful glee prevails.