Dj Overdose – Feeding The Fad [UTTU074]

July 3, 2017April 7, 2022 hipodromedj overdose, electro, jeroen warmenhoven, techno, unknown to the unknownLeave a comment

Label-hopping Dutchman DJ Overdose can usually be relied upon to bring the goods. Happily, he’s in fine form on this first solo Unknown to the Unknown appearance since 2015’s fantastic Housejam Freaker. Wisely, he’s decided to steer clear of well-worn retro-futurist cliches (jungle breaks, hardcore revivalism and so on), instead delivering a trio of raw cuts that blend elements of electro, 1990 style European techno and blistering acid house. Flipside “Probably Too Commercial”, a rough-and-ready dose of distorted, high octane electro smothered in alien electronics, is probably the pick of the bunch, though sweaty, stab-tastic opener “Feeding The Fad” – all razor-sharp electronic riffs, wayward drum machine beats and old school vocal samples – also impresses.

VA – Dollydeluxe2 [DOLLYDELUXE002]

July 2, 2017September 29, 2022 hipodrome214, ambient techno, answer code request, dexter, dolly, dolly deluxe, electro, fabric, steffi, voiskiLeave a comment

Number 2 of this 4 piece exclusive 12-inch series! All tracks are specially produced for Steffi’s Fabric 94 mix CD!

Nadia Struiwigh – Lenticular [CPU00101111]

July 2, 2017February 16, 2023 hipodromeambient techno, central processing unit, electro, nadia struiwighLeave a comment

Nadia Struiwigh is an electronic music DJ & producer from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Sitting somewhere between Biosphere and Boards of Canada, Struiwigh’s refined downtempo electronica takes you on a journey full of synthesized soundscapes that flirt with ambient techno. Awash with melody and warm electronics, Lenticular is an expertly crafted piece from an artist who has found her sound and is now effortlessly outputting inspiring compositions. Reminiscent of Warp’s Artificial Intelligence series, this is electronic listening music for quiet nights and club drowsy dawns. Both tracks are taken from her forthcoming album of the same name.

Intergalactic Gary – Hologram mix 002

June 29, 2017June 27, 2017 hipodromeacid house, disco, electro, Hologram, intergalactic gary, la cheetah club, minimal synthLeave a comment

Timothy J Fairplay – Revenge Fantasy [ERS031]

June 28, 2017June 28, 2022 hipodromealessandro parisi, antenna, disco, electro, emotional response, emotional response recordings, house, perseus traxx, scientific dreamz of u, timothy j fairplayLeave a comment

The return of Timothy J Fairplay sees tracks from his 2 EPs on Emotional Response remixed on one special release. Four favourite producers chosen to bring new dimensions to his brooding, shuffling electronics, featuring Scientific Dreamz Of U, Alessandro Parisi, Perseus Trax and Antenna.

VA – Dekmantel 10 Years 04 [DKMNTL10YEARS04]

June 27, 2017May 5, 2023 hipodromedekmantel records, egyptian lover, electro, epsilove, house, interstellar funk, palms trax, syracuseLeave a comment

The fourth release in Dekmantel Record’s tenth-anniversary, celebratory release series is a collection of new material from some of the label’s favourite artists. A blend of the old and new, brought together through a shared love of electro, and wave influenced grooves by the likes of Palms Trax, The Egyptian lover, Interstellar Funk and Syracuse & Epsilove.

UnknownmiX – Chew Some More [LXRC031]

June 24, 2017May 16, 2018 hipodromeelectro, industrial, lux rec, post punk, techno, unknownmixLeave a comment

UnknownmiX was a band active in Zürich between 1983 and 1992. Their music is a mixture of free vocalism, new wave and industrial, they released five LPs and three EPs. Out of their discography Lux Rec selected four tracks, remastered from the original tapes, and presented as a sampler EP. Four tracks that fit perfectly to the label’s tonal view. An ode to those Zürich days, when excesses and uncompromising choices were a badge of honour. And music was something to fight for, or fight with, or dive in and die.

Smersh – M Appeal EP [KH008]

June 23, 2017October 9, 2023 hipodromechris shepard, electro, knekelhuis, mike mangino, minimal synth, parrish smith, smershLeave a comment

Archive tracks from this much revered New Jersey duo. We assume both the originals were recorded in the mid 80s. Nieuwegein’s most warped mind Parrish Smith, on remix duty. ”Smersh was the project of Mike Mangino and Chris Shepard. Together they recorded more than 30 albums throughout the 80’s and early 90’s. Their vision: rehearsal at monday night, record their improvisations, no live performances, only albums.

Steffi – Fabric 94 [FABRIC187]

June 22, 2017October 21, 2022 hipodromecompilation, electro, fabric, mix cd, steffi, technoLeave a comment

Given that there have been 93 previous editions of Fabric’s long-running mix series, you’d think DJs would struggle to find a new angle. Steffi, though, has had no such problems. The Berlin-based Dutchwoman has flipped the script by commissioning all 16 tracks especially for the mix. It’s a neat trick and works well, with the result being a typically impressively put-together stroll through a myriad of techno, house, IDM and electro-related sounds. There are two exclusive Steffi collaborations (one with Martyn as Doms and Deykers, the other with Shed), alongside seriously good cuts from pals Dexter (solo and alongside Virginia), Late Night Approach, Answer Code Request, Privacy and UAS.

VA – Dollydeluxe3 [DOLLYDELUXE003]

June 22, 2017November 15, 2017 hipodromedolly, dolly deluxe, duplex, electro, fabric, late night approach, mesak, techno, uasLeave a comment

Number 3 of this 4 piece exclusive 12-inch series! All tracks are specially produced for Steffi’s Fabric 94 mix CD.

Heinrich Dressel – The Styx Swamp [BAR014]

June 22, 2017January 19, 2022 hipodromebarba records, burek, electro, heinrich dressel, house, perseus traxx, techno, valerio lombardozziLeave a comment

DRESSEL, Heinrich - The Styx Swamp

Roman producer (and a force behind MinimalRome label) Valerio Lombardozzi known as Heinrich Dressel returns to Barba with a second release for our label, titled “The Styx Swamp”. Heinrich has a unique way of combining classic techno and electro sounds with elements from the beloved Drexcyan universe and John Carpenter leitmotifs, and making them come together in a manner that both moves your body and pushes your mind beyond the point of awareness. “Gray Slope”, “Sailing The Nether Waterways” and “The Styx Swamp” are all quite moody and deep, rich with sound and thick with vibe. However, the tracks feel equally at home in 4 am techno situation and a heady afterhours affair. He truly is a master of crafting hybrids whose influences get so flawlessly embedded that it’s hard to point them out. If that’s not enough, “The Styx Swamp” got a treatment by Nigel Rogers aka Perseus Traxx, a multi-faceted producer and a mighty live act performer. Nigel stayed respectful to the original but made the original’s bouncy groove into something more direct and reduced, while retaining the same feel conditioned by lead synth’s hypnotic quality.

Obergman – Quantum Eraser [BT008]

June 22, 2017March 7, 2022 hipodromebrokntoys, electro, obergman, ola bergman, technoLeave a comment

BT08 brings back Obergman to brokntoys after his appearance on the Guests of Reality compilation. The Stockholm based producer showcases here his trademark sound, off-key driving excursions complemented by an icy beatless number.

Antoni Maiovvi – It Isn’t All Peach Cream Buddy [DM002]

June 21, 2017March 30, 2023 hipodromeantoni maiovvi, disco, driftmusic, electro, houseLeave a comment

The second Driftmusic release coming from Antoni Maiovvi. Further explorations of the deepest roots of Avrokosm, where occult still means hidden. Three cuts of electronic will, from the primordial ooze with a desire to simply be. Out of the gate, crown of light, come on, come on, this is now. Twisted 808s, melodic tripmuzik seduction, like the flares of 1000 suns. Swim through space with us.

DECA – Alkaidb [DECA002]

June 20, 2017October 31, 2017 hipodromealbum, ambient, bordello a parigi, deca, disco, electro, italo-disco, mothball record, re-release, reissue, synth pop, videoradioLeave a comment

Originally released in 1986, “Alkaid” was the first solo release of DECA following his debut appearance on the cult various artists compilation “Angelo Segreti”. The original edition was published in a tiny edition on the independent Italian label Videoradio and to this day remains a rare and sought after album. Following Mothball and Bordello’s continued work with DECA, they make this diverse and fascinating collection of music available to a wider audience. On this instrumental LP we can hear elements of modern classical, synth-pop, dark ambient and even some middle eastern influence.

Massiande – Freedom EP [PHONICAWHITE016]

June 17, 2017July 4, 2022 hipodromeelectro, house, john massiande, massiande, phonica records, phonica whiteLeave a comment

Phonica’s white label series returns with a real deep house excursion by Chilean producer Massiande in the form of his ‘Freedom EP’. The title track ‘Freedom’ launches the EP attempts to recreate an aural scenery of flying exploration centred on a spacey synth line and an almost Detroit techno bassline. ‘Be With Me’ starts with an almost Mr Fingers-esque groove before melodic elements take over.’Straight’ is more of a straight-up dancefloor track with obvious elements from US house from the 90s, clipped Chandler-esque beats, nagging stabs and a vocal sample ‘Gonna take you to another land, where there is no race’, going straight to a place where you can allow yourself to be free on the dancefloor. Many ’90s U.S. American House and Garage influences go through this track, which brings us to the final track, the epic ‘Ode To A Tortured Soul’. Deeply melancholic with an end-of-night feel with its own flute solo, channelling Frankie Knuckles ‘The Whistle Song’ or Flow’s Bottom Line classic ‘ Another Time’.

Black Devil Disco Club – Berlin Disco Club EP [CTC369.002]

June 15, 2017November 12, 2021 hipodromebenedikt frey, bernard fevre, black devil disco club, closing the circle, disco, electro, house, private recordsLeave a comment

BLACK DEVIL DISCO CLUB - Berlin Disco Club EP

One of the most unconventional techno tracks which were released during the last years. Catchy pop like and unbelievable dark at the same time. H-Friend starts at the peak and then progressively reduces itself into an intro that is actually the outro of this song. (Black) Devil like totally reverted – the start could be the end, the end could be the start. Remixed by Benedikt Frey. A typical project by Berlin based label Private Records that results in a lot more than the single ingredients. A fantastic follow up on the new Closing the Circle label. Get some magic as long as it is available.

Elitechnique – Disco D’azur / Riva Riviera [BAP094]

June 15, 2017October 24, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, disco, electro, elitechniqueLeave a comment

The Rotterdam duo Elitechnique arrive at Bordello A Parigi with two cuts of groove dipped electro disco. “Disco D’Azur” starts as it means to go on. Juddering bass and crystalline synth lines open into astral avenues, chords cascade and flow before they build into triumphant highs. The flip keeps the party fires burning. “Riva Riviera” takes its cue from “Disco D’Azur”, bold and broad bars with clean percussion with just a touch more mirrorball romance. Keys intertwine, embrace and twirl away as Elitechnique lead you from dusk to dawn.

Borusiade / The Sixteen Steps – Promises & Infatuation [CITI022]

June 14, 2017February 16, 2022 hipodromeborusiade, cititrax, electro, george lanham, industrial, minimal wave records, romanian, techno, the sixteen stepsLeave a comment

BORUSIADE/THE SIXTEEN STEPS - Promises & Infatuation

Cititrax present a split EP by two massive talents, Borusiade and The Sixteen Steps. Borusiade, originally from Bucharest, Romania began as a DJ in the early 2000s and then started producing music in 2005. With a background in classical music, she combined her love of raw electronics, obscure themes and melodic lines to create her own signature sound. She has released on the Cómeme label as well as Corresepondent. Infatuation and Confutation are dark, moody and intense tracks that catch you upon first listen. The flip side of the Promises and Infatuation EP features The Sixteen Steps, the brainchild of George Lanham who cut his musical teeth DJing and running events in the south of England. We have been listening to many of his tracks endlessly for a while now. Signals From The South and Promises On The Run are both immaculately produced, hypnotic, dance floor killers. They are sparse ebm meets smoky warehouse techno, and offer a wonderful contrast to Borusiade’s layered emotive tracks that reminisce of an East Village club in the 1980s. Themes of infatuation, appearances, and anonymity appear throughout this EP from the music itself right through to the cover art.

Delta Funktionen – Junior High School Excursion To The Parallel World [RAM-X-10]

June 13, 2017November 9, 2023 hipodromealbum, delta funktionen, electro, niels luinenburg, radio matrix, technoLeave a comment

Following a near two-year hiatus, Delta Funktionen resurfaces in order to invite us on his Junior High School Excursion To The Parallel World. While the title evokes images of bad 1980s teen movies, musically the Dutch producer has delivered a double-pack full of what we would describe as “proper” techno and electro. That means thrusting rhythms, bold and restless basslines, intergalactic electronics and melodies that sound like they’ve been beamed down from, well, a parallel world. There’s naturally plenty of subtle variation – compare and contrast, for example, the booming rhythmic intensity and creepy melodies of “Torpedo” and the winding late night acid trip that is “Stingoperation” – but Delta Funktionen keeps his eyes firmly fixed on the dancefloor throughout.

DJ Stingray 313 @ We Are Radar Szpitalna 1, (Kraków) 13.01.2017

June 10, 2017April 13, 2022 hipodromedetroit, dj stingray, dj stingray 313, electro, radar, sherard ingram, szpitalna 1, techno, we are radarLeave a comment