Rings Around Saturn – Rings Around Saturn [BT30]

December 3, 2018March 7, 2022 hipodromealbum, brokntoys, dan white, electro, rings around saturn, rory mcpikeLeave a comment

For the first album on brokntoys, Rory McPike (Rings Around Saturn, Bleekman, 2200, Pickleman) puts the hammer down with a double pack of abstract and dancefloor excursions. Oozing style, the Melbourne producer showcases a singular talent over 11 tracks, bridging frazzled new wave & pulsating techno via claustrophobic electronics. Equally at home dragging bodies on to the floor (classy IDM-nodder ‘Automatic Memory’) as keeping them throbbing till sunrise (early-morning highlight ‘Pulp Tech’), BT30 deftly connects the varied threads laid out by McPike over his previous EPs for Forbidden Planet, Unthank & Analogue Attic.

VA – Casa Sports Vol.2 [CSV04]

December 3, 2018December 18, 2023 hipodromecasa voyager, electro, house, jamal, kosh, ocb, polyswitch, technoLeave a comment

The second volume of Casa Voyager’s compilation gathers the label’s regulars OCB and Kosh, as well as two new artists: Polyswitch, coming straight from the shady streets of Casablanca and also known as the moroccan funkmaster, and Jamal, who comes from the moroccan diaspora in Europe and purveyor of post-futuristic electro beats, keeping the dutch-moroccan connection alive.

VC-118A – Vaxna [DSR/X16]

December 3, 2018January 26, 2024 hipodromeac records, deep techno, delsin records, electro, re-release, reissue, samuel van dijk, vc-118aLeave a comment

The next carefully assembled Delsin re-issue EP is four tracks of slick electro from VC-118A aka Samuel van Dijk, an EP was originally released on AC Records in 2015, strictly limited and only sold by the label itself. All four cuts are electro of the highest order: opener ‘Vaxna’ is a mid tempo, atmospheric piece that places you in the middle of a desolate futuristic landscape, while ‘Sepia’ is a more rueful track that encourages your mind to wander amongst its thoughtful pads and sombre chords. It’s timeless and tender machine music that’s followed up by 25h, which has an astral feel. Beautifully smeared pads and a nimble bassline cast you free deep in the cosmos. The EP closes in style with ‘Versicolor’, an emotive electro jam with clever arrangements and immerse sounds.

Anatolian Weapons – Digital Tsunami 159

December 1, 2018June 14, 2019 hipodromeacid, aggelos baltas, anatolian weapons, digital tsunami, electro, interview, new beat, podcastLeave a comment

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Andrew Red Hand – Les Yeux Orange #112

November 28, 2018November 27, 2018 hipodromeacid, andrew red hand, electro, les yeux orange, romanian, technoLeave a comment

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VA – MTRON009 [MTRON009]

November 23, 2018February 15, 2019 hipodromeelectro, ersatz olfolks, jauzas the shining, kosh, mechatronica music, ocbLeave a comment

Mechatronica drops another forceful electro release, this time with a diverse collection of new and familiar faces. The Moroccan Casa Voyager crew conducts the A-side in style, Kosh carefully manufacturing an expanding, fat and spacey electro drive while OCB laces old school electro flavours with breaks, acid and devastating groove. On the flip, harder and darker electro sounds evolve as decade-long French electro producer Jauzas The Shining drops a potent electro/acid track in ‘Machine’, followed by the relentless energy of Stella – a murky, ever-intensifying journey through electro, breaks and industrial soundscapes by French producer Ersatz Olfolks.

Carl Finlow – Boolean EP [CKNOWEP12]

November 23, 2018March 12, 2024 hipodromecarl finlow, craigie knowes, detroit, electroLeave a comment

Carl Finlow’s Beckoned EP was the first EP on Craigie Knowes back in 2016, since then he’s seen a string of releases under various guises on some of the world’s most prolific electro labels. The Boolean EP is stacked with 5 UK electro tracks that embody a lifetime dedication the genre, untouchable technicality and superior sound design. This record is a trip through clouds of stellar dust with the power to rumble any dancefloor exposed to its radiation.

Djedjotronic – Cruising [CPU01000010]

November 23, 2018October 22, 2021 hipodromecentral processing unit, detroit, djedjotronic, electro, jeremy cottereau, technoLeave a comment

DJEDJOTRONIC - Cruising

Djedjotronic Aka Jérémy Cottereau drops an icy 4 track Electro cut for CPU. There’s a clear Drexciyan influence here with plenty of dystopian drama but things are disrupted with the likes of ‘Tunnel’ serving up raw 4/4.

Ectomorph – Subsonic Vibrations [IT001]

November 23, 2018October 20, 2022 hipodromeacid, bmg, brendan m. gillen, detroit, ectomorph, electro, erika, interdimensional transmissions, re-release, reissue, ron murphy, technoLeave a comment

The debut record from Ectomorph that launched it all — the project, and the label Interdimensional Transmissions in 1995. This is the first time it has been repressed in over a decade, and it’s using the original masters complete with 3 lock grooves cut by Ron Murphy.

No Data Available – The Night EP [NUL004]

November 22, 2018November 21, 2018 hipodromeacid, electro, no data available, null+void, technoLeave a comment

London based hardware specialist No Data Available joins the Null+Void family with a four track EP of rugged, playful and effective electro driven tracks for the rave – ending in a blissful introspective 7am moment with title track the night.

Sololust – Dato EP [GOOILAND036]

November 22, 2018October 18, 2022 hipodromeacid, electro, enfant terrible, gooiland elektro, sololust, technoLeave a comment

It has been quite some time since Sololust released something but he returns with fresh energy and a sound both familiar and with a new twist. His music has become less synth pop and more dance floor minded. Acid and elektro is the drill here, with some touches of techno. This five track EP features some crazy stuff which at times is reminiscent of Börft output.

TWINS – Make Life Before You [PETITENFANT017]

November 22, 2018October 18, 2022 hipodromeelectro, enfant terrible, matt weiner, minimal synth, petit enfant, synth wave, twinsLeave a comment

TWINS (That Which Is Not Said) returns to Enfant Terrible. On the A-side you will find a synthpop / minimal elektro / cold wave tune with a metal beat reminiscent of John Foxx. The B-side features a harsh elektro piece. It is tense and uptight, could also have been fitting for a Gooiland Elektro release and should be a future dj favorite for sure.

Mirror Box – Minimal Compliance [TRU005]

November 22, 2018August 1, 2025 hipodromeelectro, mirror box, sean kirkpatrick, synth wave, texas recordings undergroundLeave a comment

Mirror Box is the solo analog synth project of Dallas musician Sean Kirkpatrick. Blending together elements of Giallo moodiness, dub texture, techno propulsion, a passing nod to your favorite wave music, and a flare for the kosmiche, Mirror Box’ debut release, Minimal Compliance EP, is a tour de force of the veteran musician’s exploration of a wide range of influences and experience.

Cromby – Retribution [FMB012]

November 21, 2018November 2, 2021 hipodromecromby, defekt, electro, feel my bicep, house, shanti celesteLeave a comment

CROMBY - Retribution

Next up on Bicep’s Feel My Bicep imprint is a fresh single from fellow Irishman Cromby, featuring two remixes from Electro stalwart DeFeKT and the ever-dependable Shanti Celeste. Cromby slots neatly into the FMB catalogue with Retribution – a single that draws from his experience spent on the floor and behind the booth at clubs in Berlin, with it’s stirring chords and frazzled drums. DeFeKT’s offers up a buoyant, 808-heavy take on the original while Shanti’s ‘Chill’ mix omits the kicks in favour of her signature sunny synth tones.

Andrew Red Hand – Revolution ’89 [LT-UNDR-02]

November 20, 2018May 3, 2023 hipodromeacid house, andrew red hand, electro, lobster theremin, lobster undr, romanianLeave a comment

Andrew Red Hand finally joins the Lobster main family. He takes you deep into the night with haunting synth lines, deep chicago grooves and proper drum machine battery on his latest effort for the LT UNDR sublabel.

A Strange Wedding – Meta Romance EP [WOR001]

November 16, 2018January 15, 2020 hipodromea strange wedding, adrien van de velde, disco, electro, new beat, worst recordsLeave a comment

First release of the french young producer Adrien Van de Velde aka A Strange Wedding, Meta Romance is a three track EP offering a reflexion on slow trance through different modern style of music. Powerful beats are melted with hypnotic melodies, epic pads and tribal vocals to give a mystical yet contemporary vision of dance music.

VA – MonoTrax Volume 1 [MON017]

November 15, 2018June 3, 2020 hipodrome214, eggfooyoung, electro, exzakt, larry mccormick, monotone records, techno, the advent, zeinLeave a comment

Introducing a new vinyl only Compilation Series from Monotone featuring some top notch producers. Kicking things off the Techno/Electro master The Advent starts things off with a collaboration with his son and this track is a beauty. This has Monotone style written all over it with hard percussion, epic synths and smooth rythyms. Next we have label boss Exzakt coming back to his form with Kreep. Classic Exzakt beats and just a driving composition added with some vocal flavor to make a solid club tune. 214 comes correct on Side B with a riding, groovy jam that will get the asses shaking. To finish things off we have the mysterious EggFooYoung with a rare appearance since taking on the Michna alias he is well known for today. This is a record that is a must have for all Electro Heads out there.

Umwelt / Ryan James Ford – Untitled [PTCH09]

November 15, 2018May 26, 2023 hipodromeacid, electro, repitch recordings, ryan james ford, techno, umweltLeave a comment

Repitch Recordings presents another small collection of club-ready electronic creations. This time around, the label welcomes french veteran and New Flesh / Rave Or Die founder Umwelt, sharing the platter with Canada-born Berlin-based young master Ryan James Ford. Led by their mutual love for saturated analog percussions, massive kick drums, and relentless beats, the two producers find common ground while retaining their respective distinctive approaches. Umwelt’s much more electro-oriented excursions style relentlessly acidic basslines alongside epic synth pads and distorted polyrhythms, while Ford’s side connects flows more down the stream of contemporary techno, deep and drone-laden as it is.

Black Merlin – Dekmantel Podcast 204

November 14, 2018November 13, 2018 hipodromeblack merlin, dekmantel records, electro, george thompson, industrial, podcast, technoLeave a comment

The Ghost That Walks – Back To The Basement EP [NF21]

November 14, 2018December 20, 2024 hipodromeacid, electro, industrial, new flesh records, paul bishop, techno, the ghost that walksLeave a comment

The Ghost That Walks aka Paul Bishop graces us today with one of the most epic and tense EPs to date on New Flesh Records. Expect nothing but raw, dark, experimental, kickin’ and industrial music from the depths of Space packed in four dancefloor friendly tunes of pure analogue sounds with early 90’s flavors. A reflect of New Flesh Records essence.