Marcello Napoletano Presents Ra Toth and the Brigantes Orchestra – Introspettivo EP [BH025]

November 29, 2015November 13, 2024 hipodromedisco, experimental, jazz, marcello napoletano, ra toth, the brigante's orchestraLeave a comment

The last time that Marcello Napoletano flew this far off the radar was on Jamal Moss Mathematics label back in 2012. Now the follow up release comes on another outsider label, Berceuse Heorique and again, Napoletano treats the listener to another freeform selection. While the Italian producer’s house grooves have always been unconventional, going all the way back to Listen In Dreaming, this is in a whole different realm of weirdness. “Introspettivo” kick starts the release with doubled up beats and mad percussive whirrs and clicks and deranged cowbells. “New Old Think” goes in a jazzy direction with sax squalls fused with Patrick Pulsinger-style atmospherics and “Sunplasemood” ends the release with dubbed out beats and space invader bleeps.

Go Music – Go Electronic [GMFC001]

November 16, 2015November 15, 2015 hipodromedisco, electro, experimental, go music, leftfieldLeave a comment

First volume from obscure label Go Music. Wicked evocative melodies and weird electronics from mysterious collective.

VA – From Hell With Love [LIH016]

November 15, 2015April 13, 2022 hipodromeboogie nite, borrowed identity, compilation, dan shake, disco, fyi chris, giovanni damico, hoshiana anniversary, house, lumberjacks in hell, marcel vogel, tim julesLeave a comment

Eight tracks blend the boundaries between original productions, illicit remixes and straight re-edits. There’s a celebratory, life-affirming feel throughout, from the rubbery bass, D-Train synths and rolling house grooves of Giovanni Damico’s ”The Break Down”, to the bluesy deep house brilliance of Borrowed Identity’s ”Queens Bridge”. Highlights are plentiful elsewhere, too, from the hustlin’ electrofunk-meets-disco of Vogel’s own ”Come On”, to the killer synth solos and fuzzy bits of Tim Jules’ thrilling ”Slap Beat”.

Kelton Prima – Reactivated EP [MATH084]

November 15, 2015July 2, 2019 hipodromedisco, house, kelton prima, mathematics recordingsLeave a comment

One of the hidden artistic gems on Mathematics comes with another solo project of high class, jump up, movement on floor sounds.

Timothy J Fairplay – No News From New York [WFL001]

November 15, 2015April 4, 2024 hipodromedisco, house, timothy j fairplay, work for loveLeave a comment

Glasgow has a new label on the horizon in the shape of Work For Love who kick off proceedings with a fine 12″ from Mr Timothy J Fairplay. Given his previous form and the title of this 12″, it’s easy to suggest the influence of John Carpenter looms over No News From New York, but there are more strings to Fairplay’s bow than that as the four tracks prove. There is a range of tempos explored here, with “Carla Is Typing A Message” a deathly crawl through delay-laden synth drama, whilst “Court Street Shuffle” is a life-affirming box jam that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Legowelt record. Those melodies! “Mickey’s Theme” is more redolent of Fairplay’s celebrated work with Sir Weatherall, whilst the title track is the slowest production here and is quite captivating.

Patrick Cowley – Kickin’ In [HNY009]

November 15, 2015August 9, 2021 hipodromedisco, honey soundsystem, italo-disco, patrick cowleyLeave a comment

COWLEY, Patrick - Kickin' In

Honey Soundsystem is proud to present an unreleased disco 12” by San Francisco-based musician and producer, Patrick Cowley.

Die Verboten – 2007 [DEEWEE003]

November 13, 2015November 15, 2023 hipodromedavid dewaele, deewee records, die verboten, disco, electro, fergus purcell, henry riton, krautrock, stephen dewaeleLeave a comment

Die Verboten are a Space Rock band formed by David and Stephen Dewaele of Soulwax, Fergus Fergadelic’ Purcell and Henry Riton. This is the first release from Die Verboten, written and recorded in 2007, rediscovered and mixed in 2015. This LP consists of five tracks, Dafalganger’, White Island’, E40′, Nacht Winkel’ and Aquarius’. It is the sound of classic German kosmiche, live drums, synths, percussion and a loose funk you only find in these kind of stretched fluid grooves.

Patrick Cowley – Muscle Up [DE106]

November 11, 2015August 9, 2021 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, disco, experimental, honey soundsystem, italo-disco, patrick cowleyLeave a comment

COWLEY, Patrick - Muscle Up

Dark Entries and Honey Soundsystem Records have teamed up again to release another volume of gay porn soundtracks by San Francisco-based musician and producer, Patrick Cowley. Perhaps one of the most revolutionary and influential people in the canon of disco music, Cowley created his own brand of Hi-NRG dance music, ”The San Francisco Sound.” Born in Buffalo, NY on October 19, 1950, Patrick moved to San Francisco at the age of 21. He studied at the City College of San Francisco where he founded the Electronic Music Lab. During this time, Patrick, along with his classmates Maurice Tani and Art Adcock, would create radio jingles and electronic pieces using the school’s equipment: first a Putney, then an E-MU System, and finally a Serge synthesizer. He would make experimental soundtracks by blending various types of music and adapting them to the synthesizer.

Cold Colors – The Horizon & Beyond [NN002]

November 7, 2015August 24, 2021 hipodromecold colors, disco, electro, nocta numerica records, synth waveLeave a comment

COLD COLORS - The Horizon & Beyond

Cold Colors mixes warmth and melancholia, an obvious homage to Italo, Cold and New Wave, by blending todays electronic music with the melodic sounds of yesterday.

Sacha Mambo – Digital Tsunami 085

October 31, 2015November 6, 2015 hipodromedigital tsunami, disco, house, interview, podcast, sacha mamboLeave a comment

VA – MM Discos 01 [MMD001]

October 31, 2015October 31, 2017 hipodromedisco, enzino's vs akirahawks, house, john transit, marvin & guy, mm discos, msmciLeave a comment

MM Discos originally emerges from the passion of two friends who share the same fondness for records made just of vinyl, after years spent hunting, collecting and spinning them. This is driven by the intention of bringing to light the work of talented newcomer artists.

Craig Peyton – Be Thankful [PEYTON001]

October 31, 2015October 30, 2018 hipodromecraig peyton, disco, house, peytonLeave a comment

A mainstay in NYC jazz & dance music in the 70s, his drum machine & synth based cover of William Devaughan’s ”Just Be Thankful” on Profile Records in ’83 gives the jam a haunting & funky rework. Unreleased reference mix. EU pressing.

VA – Hip Edits 02 [HIPEDITS002]

October 31, 2015January 22, 2024 hipodromedisco, edit piafra, house, hp edits, johannes albertLeave a comment

More Hip Edits – this time provided by Edit Piafra & Johannes Albert. Starring unlimited vinyl only with music to make you cry… ahem dance. These tunes were rediscovered in a lonesome backyard in Monza, Italy. Straight recorded from original cheese plates and abletoned up for today’s DJ needs.

Magnetic Soul – Summer Love [DHND002]

October 31, 2015June 25, 2019 hipodromedab hand, disco, funk, house, magnetic soulLeave a comment

Essential 4 track EP of deep disco and summer soul, boogie house and steady groovin funk edits. All tracks are given Magnetic Souls expert disco dub treatment focusing on grooves, added presence and beefed up bottom end for a solid dance floor feel. The A side enters the spacious tropical House vibes of Summer Love and the delightful slow building soul strings and vocal of Universal Love. The B side hits first with some low slung, raw funk grooves with added brass stabs and leaves us on psychedelic soul funk, la Gil Scott of Cold Outside.

VA – CockRing D’Amore 001 [CRDA001]

October 28, 2015November 21, 2022 hipodromecockring d'Amore, disco, discodromo, dj boris, edits, massimiliano pagliara, trentLeave a comment

As Benedikt Rugar’s superbly illustrated cover art for the recent CockTail D’Amore compilation Nothing Matters When We’re Dancing proved, the Berlin collective proudly celebrate their status as a forum for Berlin’s gay community to fully express themselves. With no releases on the label since that compilation arrived in January, Discodromo and DJ Boris have now unveiled a sister operation with a focus on edits under the wonderful name CockRing D’Amore. The debut release features contributions from label regular Massimiliano Pagliara, the unheralded Trent and founders Discodromo.

VA – Africa Airways Two: Funk Departures 1973-1982 [ASVN010]

October 25, 2015October 13, 2017 hipodromeafrica seven records, african, bongi makeba, bozambo, compilation, disco, ekambi briallant, funk, jo tongo, john bryan, m'bamina, misse ngoh, myriam makeba, oscar harris, pasteur lappe, the twinkle starsLeave a comment

Africa Seven Records presents volume two of their Africa Airways compilation, featuring 9 pure african funk tracks.

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Moon B – Measure Pleasure [PULP005]

October 15, 2015January 10, 2022 hipodromedeep house, disco, fudge fingas, funk, golden ivy, moon b, pulp, saft, sean sandersLeave a comment

The title track ”Measure Pleasure” has that buldging funk bass lying underneath some spacey pads and a great rhythm track. Golden Ivy’s version of the title track is emphasizing on the rhythm even more by adding bursting FX and obese kickdrums. Moon B’s Nada Clouds (A3) is a positive yet exotic journey which should be excellent for summer gig’s on rooftops anywhere in the world. For the B1 Moon B continues with the percussion laden ”PV Hills”, this bit has those signature chord switches and vibe changes, that are creating a very melancholic atmosphere throughout. British master of all things melodic ”Fudge Fingas” flips the original completely, making it more streamlined with just a hint more power.

Splash Band – The Music Of John Carpenter [ZYX210611]

October 5, 2015May 17, 2019 hipodromealbum, disco, ennio morricone, italo-disco, john anthony, john carpenter, re-release, reissue, soundtrack, splash band, synth pop, zyx musicLeave a comment

A few weeks ago, John Carpenter released his first solo-album. Reporting about this release the media used to mention also the Splash Band. Now, the Splash Band is available again. On this CD you can find the 1984 released album “The Music Of John Carpenter” as well as six bonus track. The bonus tracks are the ultra-rare single version of the songs Philadelphia Experiment, Christine, The End, Die Klapperschlange, Starman and Big Trouble In Little China.

Khidja – Never Seen The Remixes [EES019]

October 5, 2015July 12, 2021 hipodromeandrei rusu, disco, discodromo, emotional especial, emotional response, emotional response recordings, florentin tudor, house, in flagranti, khidja, red axes, romanian, selvyLeave a comment

KHIDJA - Never Seen The Remixes

Coming hot on the heels of Khidja’s return to the label with their Never Seen The Dunes EP, is a set of remixes by friends and family of the label and band, featuring no less than Discodromo, Inflagranti, Red Axes and Selvy on mixing desk duties. A proper Remix EP with all 4 tracks from the original EP getting a proper European flavored rework.

A Band Called Flash – Mother Confessor [FVW002]

October 5, 2015July 27, 2022 hipodromea band called flash, disco, funk, future vision records, house, jared hines, jazz, ron trentLeave a comment

Some proper jazz funk here. Ron Trent executive produced EP that reminds of bands like Atmosfear. Inspired by the Jazz Funk elements of UK outfit Atmosfear and the alternative Disco sounds of Dinosaur L, presented here on this EP are five tracks that embrace the energy of live dance music. Reminiscent of the early 80s Boogie sound, A Band Called Flash will surely capture the attention of the more eclectic, global dance floor.