VA – Unknown Data Set [PHZ001]

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 hipodromeacid house, edo lang, electro, potatoheadz records, pulsum, sedgwick, ysLeave a comment

Nice collection of adventurous electro and dreamy house tracks. The unlikelihood of being alive warrants expression. In the increasingly digital universe we are tangibly intertwined yet phenomenally disconnected. This creation of soundscapes defines dream-like iterations of a post-Internet reality and is uncanny in its ability to quintessentially emulate potential futuristic states of being. It induces the uniqueness and highly emotive aspects of undefined existences. It is raw and purposeful. Potatoheadz is a Melbourne-based, DIY label created by Nipuna, Leon Wan & Sam Sedgwick. It is dedicated to the dispersion of local and international music focused on innovative artistry. “Unknown Data Set” is their first record and third release featuring the music of various artists.

Timothy J. Fairplay – The Way Is Opened And Closed EP [WFL002]

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 hipodromedisco, electro, house, timothy j fairplay, work for loveLeave a comment

On his second release for Work For Love, Timothy J. Fairplay continues the journey into dark spaces with four more deep synth freakers from his Fish Island School of Synthesis Studio.

PNKMIX-02 | Ernestas Sadau – Sticky Glue

January 28, 2018January 26, 2018 hipodromeacid, digital tsunami, electro, ernestas sadau, industrial, pinkman records, technoLeave a comment

Ekman – Primus Motor [SHIPLP08]

January 28, 2018January 26, 2018 hipodromealbum, ekman, electro, roel dijcks, shipwrec records, technoLeave a comment

“Primus Motor” sees Ekman return to many of the sounds that gained him a reputation as an artist on labels like Bunker and Berceuse Heroique. Although harsh bucking acid lines, pockmarked notes, brutal beats and eerie echo are all present, a new tone has been added to the caustic palette. A psychological nuance, an undercurrent of the inchoate has been investigated and exploited to chilling effect. Crippling psychoses. Debilitating neuroses. Physical pain. Suffering stalks this first full vinyl album. Sinister sounds encircle the eight offerings, hovering like vultures over inhospitable plains of ashen grey, jagged peaks and dark sweeping swamps. Hope is all but drawn away in this bleached audio landscape, drained by sheer synthlines and reduced renderings. Amidst the sorrow and strain there are pin pricks of joy, albeit bleak and pallid ones. An album that unnerves as it engages, a collection of icy radiance and industrial indifference from a dutch master.

DeFekt / Maelstrom – Acid Avengers 006 [AAR006]

January 28, 2018February 5, 2020 hipodromeacid, acid avengers, defekt, electro, maelstrom, techno, tripalium corpLeave a comment

On this new split EP, we welcome two knights of the European electro scene. On the A side, the Irish man DeFeKT, who already released several bombs on Earwiggle, Solar One Music or Newflesh. On the B side, the french killer Maelstrom, who shows us his darkest face here, after some strong releases on RAAR, Zone or Cititrax. One EP, two buddies, four heavy tracks for the bangers.

Animistic Beliefs – Sinuous Gullies [BP002]

January 25, 2018March 7, 2019 hipodromeacid, animistic beliefs, between places, electro, linh luu, marvin lalihatu, solar one musicLeave a comment

Solar One Music is happy to release the debut of this promising Rotterdam duo Animistic Beliefs on their sublabel “Between Places”. The EP comes with 5 heavy, tuneful and hypnotising electro tracks you definitely have to hear.

Orlando Voorn Presents The Stalker – Electrocute EP [CEL001]

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 hipodromecentral electronics, detroit, electro, orlando voorn, the stalkerLeave a comment

New dutch imprint presents Orlando Voorn aka The Stalker on the first release. Orlando shows once again his talent to deliver great music in all genres. This time it’s an superb Electro 4 racker!

BS-1 – Age Of Aggression EP [DATO02]

January 25, 2018October 21, 2020 hipodromebs-1, discos atonicos, electro, roland van oorschot, techno, utroidLeave a comment

Discos Atonicos presents the label’s second release: Age of Aggression, featuring 5 massive electro cuts that are a straight shot to the dance floor. This new record was produced by Dutch veteran Roland van Oorschot aka BS-1. Producing and experimenting since the mid 1990s, van Oorschot has been a long time fixture in the electronic music world. He has created many projects over the years including Funxiun, Utroid and the previously mentioned BS-1.

Versalife – Soul Of The Automaton Pt.2 [TRSD005B]

January 25, 2018March 9, 2018 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, electro, transcendent records, versalifeLeave a comment

Part two from a new series called Soul of the Automaton.

Intergalactic Gary @ Rhythm Section, Corsica Studios (London) 02.12.2017

January 24, 2018January 23, 2018 hipodromecorsica studios, disco, electro, house, intergalactic gary, rhythm sectionLeave a comment

Jensen Interceptor & Assembler Code – 6th Element [BNR172]

January 24, 2018March 14, 2019 hipodromeassembler code, boysnoize records, brendan zacharias, electro, jensen interceptor, mikey melas, technoLeave a comment

“6th Element,” Jensen Interceptor’s newest release with frequent collaborator Assembler Code brings this aesthetic in a darker, more focused, more serious direction without losing the grit and grain that colors his work. The result is 4 tracks of club ready, weaponized techno heavy on EBM and industrial influence with an agenda to menace.

Aleks – Pool Daze [OA005]

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 hipodromealbum, aleks, detroit techno, electro, house, hvl, kiyadama, organic analogue recordsLeave a comment

Rising talent Aleks joins the Organic Analogue realm of spiritual sonic exploration. The Amsterdam-based producer has already made a name for himself in the past few years with his penchant for sci-fi imagery and impeccable hardware jams, hence he feels like a natural fit for OA. This double LP release provides the chance to hear some of the breadth in Aleks productions, from ambient submersions to Detroitian techno and sharp edged 303 resonance that skirts the divide between jacking club material and emotional content. HVL returns to OA with a frankly stunning remix of “Pool Daze” that steps up to the giants of early electronica. As an additional treat, the Georgian producer has also donned his Kiyadama guise for the eight-minute psych-out “Acid Expansion Remix” of “Void”. Capturing the foggy time-slip quality of the dancefloor with a sound that could just as easily come from the late morning, the Pool Daze LP is equally comfortable as another thread in the OA tapestry.

Maenad Veyl – Somehow, Somewhere They Have Heard This Before [PBD10.5]

January 22, 2018July 9, 2018 hipodromebroken dreams, cassette, electro, industrial, maenad veyl, pinkman records, techno, thomas ferieroLeave a comment

Pinkman welcomes Maenad Veyl to its roster of artists for his debut release in the form of the labels second tape. ‘Make Them Remember’ sets the gloomy mood with clattering percussion and ghostly synth lines. The messy drum patterns of Taiko Death Rhythm’ are breaking up the cold mist. The A-side of the cassette is completed by the melodic slow burning energy of ‘D.M.M.R.M’. On the other side ‘State ov Apprehension’ and ‘Sotto Gli Occhi Tutti’ further darken the character, to then pave way for ‘In Ruins’ to finish the damage with it’s ethereal, yet soul ripping guitar riffs.

The Pulse Projects – Black Catalogue Rituals – 2004-2005 [SUBAPICAL02]

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 hipodromealbert van abbe, electro, industrial, subapical, synth wave, techno, the pulse projectsLeave a comment

Subapical presents Dutch producer Albert Van Abbe’s The Pulse Projects – Black Catalogue Rituals (2004-2005). The Pulse Projects Black Catalogue Rituals (2004-2005) show Albert Van Abbe’s grittier electro/industrial focused work all recorded in the mid noughties. Here he serves up 4 tracks from the archives.

LA Synthesis – Harmonis Disassembly [DRIVE002]

January 18, 2018September 14, 2023 hipodromecarl grant, electro, evolution, la synthesis, midnight drive, re-release, reissue, techno, tony gallagherLeave a comment

For the latest installment of the Midnight Drive presents a reissue of London duo LA Synthesis. Formed on the Southside of the city in the late 80’s Carl Grant and Tony Gallagher’s long running LA Synthesis project has given us some of the most forward looking, modern and compelling Electro and Techno over the span of the last 3 decades. ‘Harmonic Disassembly / Skyline’ was originally released in 1997 on the cult Evolution label. Both tracks are sleek, cutting edge examples of electronic music. Now, almost 20 years after it’s original release we see a full repress of one of the jewels in the LA Synthesis crown, a truly cult record that stylistically transcends time and space and sounds every bit as groundbreaking and fresh as it did in 1997.

Daniele Cosmo @ Zukunft (Zurich) 17.11.2017

January 17, 2018January 16, 2018 hipodromeacid, daniele cosmo, electro, industrial, lux rec, minimal synth, pinkman records, podcast, post punkLeave a comment

Seixlack – House Crime Vol. 9 [HC009]

January 17, 2018December 12, 2018 hipodromechicago house, electro, fernando seixlack, house crime, seixlack, technoLeave a comment

Fernando seixlack with some chrunchy low-fi analogue tracks on House Crime with some unexpected Chicago inspired beauties inbetween. All recorded live in one or two takes most, using a Roland MC 505 , Roland Aira TR8 , some FX pedals , recorded in cassette on a Tascam 424.

Credit 00 Live @ Club Cosmic, Sameheads (Berlin) 02.12.2017

January 16, 2018January 15, 2018 hipodromeacid, alexander dorn, credit 00, electro, experimental, live act, minimal synth, phormixLeave a comment

VA – Various Squirrels Vol. 2 [SOFWHITE01ADE]

January 16, 2018February 15, 2020 hipodromeacid, billy bates, electro, lokier, material squirrel, solar, squirrels on filmLeave a comment

The Squirrels from San Francisco are back and they’re wearing white after Labor Day — pressing up a limited white-label 12”, full of the throbbing electro, altered-states body music, and head-in-the-clouds techno you’ve come to expect from Squirrels on Film.

N.O.I.A. – Forbidden Planet (Remixes) [NEXIT004]

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 hipodromeali renault, disco, electro, francisco, house, n.o.i.a., n.o.i.a. recordsLeave a comment

The superb ‘Forbidden Planet’ is a shiny early electro cut with a great funk bass line, a real instrumental groove and fantastic melodies that shimmer like a hot sun. It’s filled with joy and sounds as fresh today as ever, the way it ducks and dives and offers real warmth. The Francisco Remix keeps the funk vibe but changes the groove to be a more Chicago house style cut. As such it has a rasping bassline, big drums and coarse percussion that make you want to jack. The masterful Ali Renault—a go-to disco and synth specialist who runs Cyber Dance Records, Human Shield Record Company and most recently his own Vivod imprint—then turns out a hypnotic version that is more driven and direct for the dance floor, with robotic bass and epic reflective synth lines. It’s a cinematic track with great analogue textures that goes back to the future. The last original is the excellent ‘Stay With Me’, a cosmic love song with breezy trumpets and dreamy disco vibes as well as soulful vocals. Italo melodies and infectious percussion finish it off and make it an instant crowd pleaser.