VA – Snow Robots Volume 4 [SUNCTION043]

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017 hipodromebeau wanzer, celldöd, ceramic hello, civil defence programme, compilation, digital poodle, electro, june, manie sans delire, morah, suction records, synth wave, technoLeave a comment

Formed in 1997, and inaugurated that year with a split 12” from newcomers and label founders, Solvent and Lowfish, this year Suction Records celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with the reintroduction of their famed Snow Robots series of compilations. While originally started as a North American answer to UK electronix labels like Rephlex, Skam and Warp Records, a sound that is still a staple of the current Suction Records catalog, Suction’s sound has also swerved into new territories, reflecting our love of dark ‘80s electronic music synthpop, EBM, and beyond…. Snow Robots Volume 4 features an international array of artists, from Suction Records mainstays like Digital Poodle, June, Celldöd, and Ceramic Hello (with their much sought after 1982 vocoder anthem), to label favourites appearing on Suction Records for the first time: Beau Wanzer, Morah, and one of Skanfrom/Sleeparchive’s lesser known aliases, Civil Defence Programme.

VA – No Return Vol.1 [RTTD008]

December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 hipodromeantoni maiovvi, dmitry distant, electro, horror disco, neud photo, return to disorder, synth waveLeave a comment

Helena Hauff’s label is back, this time presenting a various artists 12″ that heralds the start of the No Return series. The release starts on a mystical bent with the Eastern-tinged death electro of “El Carmel”, sounding ripe for a Hague-friendly warm-up session. Neud Photo then take over with a dystopian trip through rich synth tones coloured in dark hues for the bleakest of robotic fantasies. Antoni Maiovvi fills the B-side with the slow grinding bombast of “The Dig”, bleeding out a noirish take on coldwave for the darkest hearts to swoon to.

Sam De La Rosa – Earth Wart [MNQ109]

December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 hipodromedark wave, electro, mannequin records, sam de la rosa, samuel kk, samuel kklovenhoof, synth waveLeave a comment

Sam de la Rosa, best known under the alias Samuel Kklovenhoof of the band Led Er Est and with Karen Sharkey of The Coombe, is back on Mannequin Records for a stunning 4-tracks electro-wave-experimental release. Texas born but strongly connected with the New York cold wave and disco scene from mid 2000, and the Wierd Records family, Sam’s music is a clever mix of post punk, electronic hybrids, experimental pop and catchy melodies.

Second Story – Lucid Reworks [HTH082]

December 14, 2017December 13, 2017 hipodromedetroit, electro, houndstooth, marcel dettmann, radioactive man, second story, techno, the exalticsLeave a comment

Houndstooth presents 4 remixes for Second Story by Marcel Dettmann, Radioactive Man and The Exaltics.

Ceephax Acid Crew – Acid Fourniture [WEME047]

December 13, 2017December 12, 2017 hipodromeacid, ceephax acid crew, electro, techno, weme recordsLeave a comment

Acid Fourniture is a journey into the darker recesses of Ceephax’s acidic mind. Simple 303 lines pulsate alongside sinister chords and detuned synths. Berlin Trip is a classic acid 4 to the floor track along the lines of Flow Coma by 808 State. Alligatored is a tight 808/303 groove made for the dancefloor. The Zone is a slower more introspective Acid, conjuring up lost warehouses and derelict minds. Alien Beacon takes a more electro acid slant, inspired by sinister lights in the sky and paranoia.

Fallbeil – Macht Macht Zement [BOIDAE003]

December 11, 2017September 5, 2018 hipodromealbum, boidae, electro, fallbeil, kluentah, techno, wostoLeave a comment

‘Macht Macht Zement’—what does it mean? 80s drums, synths and vocals, almost without context. Fallbeil, two soon-to-be men (aka boys), finish tracks at the rate of butchers kneading meatballs. Due to laziness and a lack of technique, everything gets recorded on one track and immediately thrown into the frier. Nothing is planned. First up, school detention followed by rough LoFi rap. The album contains a wide variety of themes; from mailmen to warthogs, from latecomers to sensible conversation, every track is created out of spontaneity. Two very short tracks on this album date back to 1999, when the boys performed as ‘Funky Granatos’ in the local youth centers. Sadly, their performances weren’t successful. Nobody wanted to listen to them and almost every concert ended in mass brawls. The track ‘Postman’ comes from the duo’s side project Grand Malheur and was recorded in 2015 in Bronxfeld. More output from this project will appear on various EPs in the near future.

Pasiphae – B-side Podcast #005

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeacid, b-side, electro, pasiphae, podcastLeave a comment

C.P. Smith – DJ Tools Vol.1 – 808 Tracks [CPU00110110]

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromec.p. smith, central processing unit, chris smith, electro, houseLeave a comment

CPU’s homage to the Roland TR-808, the drum machine ubiquitous on binary imprint. CPU label boss Chris Smith has meticulously rebuilt the drum tracks of classic electro funk records known for their pioneering and influential use of the 808. Strictly for DJs and MCs, this is an essential tool for remixing, looping or laying vocals over. Cut loud and ready for battle.

Nackt – Private Property Created Crime [LHP003]

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeacid, electro, house, johnny igaz, left hand path, michael claus, nacktLeave a comment

San Francisco label Left Hand Path’s latest record is a contemporary techno opus, featuring four tracks, each with a distinct sound and feel, designed to set off a dancefloor and invigorate your stereo. Cool dripping Electro cuts from Johnny Igaz aka Nackt.

Guy Contact – Guy Contact [BF001]

December 8, 2017May 22, 2018 hipodromeacid, bitterfeld musik, electro, guy contact, houseLeave a comment

Bitterfeld is most known for their production of drain-pipes, paper-roofing and it’s amazing chemical production industry but it’s a little known fact that Bitterfeld are also responsible for the production of amazing music. Some 900 years after the city’s foundation they’ve finally found the time to establish a music label to reflect the city’s rich musical heritage. The first release comes from Guy Contact. Expect chemical influenced electro, acid and house.

Interstellar Funk @ Dekmantel Selectors 24.08.2017

December 7, 2017March 5, 2018 hipodromedekmantel festival, dekmantel selectors, electro, interstellar funk, minimal synth, new wave, olf van elden, the gardenLeave a comment

CN – The Expedition Beyond [FPR003]

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeambient, cn, electro, future primitive, stian gjevik, wil-ru recordsLeave a comment

Future Primitive is back with an immersive new LP from CN, whose approach to electro comes loaded with analog fuzz and a wistful vision of science-fiction sounds. Originally a cassette release on Wil-Ru Records in 2011 ”The Expedition Beyond” is a musical narrative that chronicles the astral travels of a star-craft and it’s crew through the outer reaches of the Galaxy. 10 tracks of cosmic acid funk, drifty nebulous synth-scapes and robo-centric electro.

VA – RM12001 [RM12001]

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromeacid, credit 00, electro, perm, r.a.n.d. muzik recordings, robyrt hecht, techno, varum, xy0815Leave a comment

Geat electro compilation out of the city of Leipzig. Tracks by Robyrt Hecht & XY0815, Varum, Perm and Credit 00.

CEM3340 – Polaris 2° [LOP02]

December 7, 2017June 4, 2025 hipodromecem3340, christian lisco, detroit, electro, lunar orbiter programLeave a comment

CEM3340 continues the Lunar Orbiter Program with a second mission: Polaris 2°.

Neil Landstrumm – A Death, a Mexican and a Mormon

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 hipodromecentral processing unit, electro, neil landstrumm, technoLeave a comment

CPU and dance music’s polymath Neil Landstrumm share a love for classic bleep techno, hence Landstrumm has brought to the table four superb reminders of the criminally short lived genre. With spine tingling melodies reminiscent of 808 State’s best work, and sub-bass worthy of LFO’s bass-bin shaking reputation – A Death, a Mexican and a Mormon perfectly encapsulates not only Landstrumm’s influences but also his deep seated love for bleep. A labour of love which the Sheffield based imprint has been only all too happy to encourage and hopes will keep the genre alive for generations to come.

Further Reductions – Disparate Elements [KH011]

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 hipodromeelectro, further reductions, katie rose, knekelhuis, shawn o'sullivan, technoLeave a comment

New York City based Further Reductions is the live project from husband and wife Shawn (aka Vapauteen, 400ppm, Let Er Est) and Katie O’Sullivan (aka Rose E Kross, ppG). Back in 2014 they released their gorgeous debut album on Cititrax records. The album was an adventurous trip, where they pushed forward a unique sound. After all those years there will be a follow up to this EP on Knekelhuis. Expect a fusion of different sounds, grimy and pretty at the same time.

6D22 – Dragons Path [MNSX011]

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 hipodrome6d22, acid house, electro, giorgio luceri, heinrich mueller, midnight shiftLeave a comment

Enter the Dragon. Adding mystique to the techno are these pulsating, arpeggiated, snarling beasts from the Italian producer with an ominous-sounding remix by Heinrich Mueller aka Gerald Donald of Drexicya. Track titles refer to the journeys of the Sky Dragon (A1), Yellow Dragon (A2) and Dragon King (B1/B2) as they soar and serpentine majestically underwater and beyond the clouds.

M. Jupiter – Magnusofär [KAFTEN010]

December 5, 2017March 14, 2019 hipodromeelectro, house, kaften, m jupiter, technoLeave a comment

Driving the tractor from the very south of Sweden to the more juicy lands of watermelon. Its going to make you sweat and it’s going to make you smell. Get ready for this muddy trance dance.

Antonio – Electrical System [NATURAL013]

November 27, 2017March 29, 2019 hipodromeantonio, antonio barbetta, electro, natural sciences, technoLeave a comment

Plugged into the mainframe of the power station, Antonio returns to the label with a barrage of loner panzer funk and mechanised thrash metal from the shadows of Frankfurt’s industrial district. It’s a record fed and nurtured among copper coils, rusted voltage boxes, plasma and ionised sweat coming out to breathe among power surges and industrial smog. Four tracks from the heat of the machine. A total submission to your new electrical system.

Obergman – Universal Hologram [BORFT151]

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 hipodromeacid, börft records, electro, obergman, ola bergman, technoLeave a comment

Another excursion for the genre independent Borft label. Celebrated artist Obergman delivers a six tracker record for fans of acid and electro. The release is initiated with the drexciyan styled electro track “Germination” with occasional strings that brings some light in the atmosphere of desolate landscapes, followed by the groovy electrotech melodic track “Unexpected Connection” The acid techno workout “Acid Healing” slowly builds with sweet melodic strings into floorfilling potential while the B-side begins with “Inflatable”. A Bass ridden driving acid techno track with ominous melodic stabs that works well when doing a build-up mix into more frenzy territory. The b2 track “Greenglow” explores rocking acid lines bonded by delicate smooth detroit styled strings. Last track of the record, “Universal Hologram”, is a strong beautiful electro track with great electric pulses, melancholic atmosphere and subtle strings.