VA – Moustache X [MST026]

July 2, 2016March 30, 2023 hipodromealessandro adriani, antoni maiovvi, d'evoee, electro, endfest, house, moustache records, techno, unit black flightLeave a comment

David Vunk’s Moustache records is back with the New “Moustache X” featuring on A1: Alessandro Adriani – Death Move 1# acid new wave techno rocking hard, A2: ENDFEST – Seutek Boogie Boy (A tribute to Cor Vaandrager) west coast electro pure analogue a true hardware story, B1: Unit Black Flight – Shortwave Radio Antenna Down (Antoni Maiovvi Remix) Love on first sight discovered while playing Magic waves dj set Hassan style B2: D’Evoe – Need U. Chicago franky K. arpeggio 1993 style with twin peaks kinda beautiful strings.

Alessandro Adriani – Guerilla Warfare [PBD002]

June 30, 2016November 24, 2023 hipodromealessandro adriani, broken dreams, electro, industrial, pinkman records, technoLeave a comment

Mannequin Records’ Alessandro Adriani is up next for Pinkman’s White Label series and the flavor is unapologetically wave. Melodies ghost, whisper and finally roar as the Italian pushes the parameters of darkened electronics. Croaking samples and brutish percussion coiling to a bitter end.

Cute Heels – Third Skin EP [DE123]

June 30, 2016July 17, 2024 hipodromecute heels, dark entries records, electro, industrial, steffi, techno, the hacker, victor lenisLeave a comment

Cute Heels is the solo project of Victor Lenis, a contemporary artist living in Barcelona, Spain. He grew up in Bogotá, Columbia during the 1990s, surrounded by the radial punk scene. “Third Skin” is a 4-track EP that connects the dots between Detroit techno, early Chicago house and Belgium electronic body music. Inspired by equal parts Liaisons Dangereuses, Drexciya and Black Devil Disco Club. On the A-side are two fresh compositions recorded in 2015. “Third Skin” kicks things in a metallic EBM funk with a pounding bottom end. “Lipstick Information” takes the listener on a dark, psychedelic and twisted journey through thrillingly intense arpeggiations. On the flip we present two remixes. The first is from Steffi and the second remix comes from Michel Amato aka The Hacker.

Din A Testbild – Programm 1&2 [MNQ090/MNQ091]

June 27, 2016July 17, 2019 hipodromedin a testbild, electro, gudrun gut, innovative communication, mannequin records, mark eins, new wave, post punk, re-release, reissue, synth popLeave a comment

Early pioneers of the German New Wave music scene, Din A Testbild were formed in 1978 by Mark Eins and Gudrun Gut (former member of Einstürzende Neubauten, Mania D. and Malaria!). Din A Testbild played a significant role in defining the avant-garde music of Berlin. Legendary is their partecipation at the “Festival Genialer Dilletanten” in 1981. “Programm 1” and ‘Programm 2’ were mixed and produced by Klaus Schulze on his own record label Innovative Communication in 1980. This first vinyl repress celebrates the 35th anniversary of this classic electronic album.

Dmx Krew – The New Age Travellers [EKS009]

June 27, 2016March 19, 2019 hipodromealbum, dmx krew, ed dmx, edward upton, ekster, electro, experimental, synth waveLeave a comment

This record can easily be classified as Library. Listening to these tracks moves your senses back and forth through time, from 80’s sci-fi back to Raymond Scott’s early 50’s experiments. The perfect soundtrack for bedrooms, late night dinners and greenhouses Ed Dmx contributes to a tradition in musical history, a richly vivid trail in which composers influence each other’s harmonies and ways of writing tunes, like an endless ping-pong game between minds and individuals but at the same time between continents and places throughout the world. Unlike many of Ed Dmx’ electro- oriented productions, ‘TheNew Age Travellers’ shows a more intimate side of his work. A story told through short synthesized conversations and electric piano improvisations is reminding us to cry, dream, remember, feel, live … and love.

Xao Seffcheque – Kess 02 [KESS002]

June 27, 2016February 14, 2018 hipodromeelectro, industrial, kess kill, post punk, re-release, reissue, xao seffchequeLeave a comment

“On KESS02 we go straight to the core of the Kess Kill sound and aesthetic with this contemporary of Liaisons Dangereuses and D.A.F. Xao produced some extremely singular music in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which makes for a very proud first reissue for Kess Kill. This is music so unparalleled that making comparisons is completely redundant. Think jacked up post-punk with manic rhythmic tendencies and you’re halfway there.”

Roger 23 – Extended Play [ITX008]

June 26, 2016August 11, 2021 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, drone, electro, experimental, ilian tape, roger 23, roger reuterLeave a comment

ROGER 23 - Extended Play

Roger Reuter has only one previous album to his name, the woozy, edge-of-reason ambience of 2015’s Mensch 001. Extended Play is its’ follow up, and sees the experienced German producer appear on Ilian Tape for the first time. Rooted in his usual brand of unsettling, otherworldly ambience, the six tracks variously draw influence from early IDM, drone, dub techno, industrial and experimental film soundtracks. Despite these nods to familiar experimental styles, it’s an album that can easily be listened to in a variety of situations, and never drags. It’s strongest moments, such as the mournful ambient throb of “State IIX Interlude II”, are particularly beguiling.

The Exaltics / Umwelt – Rave Or Die 6 [ROD06]

June 24, 2016May 26, 2023 hipodromeacid, electro, rave or die, robert witschakowski, techno, the exaltics, umweltLeave a comment

On this installment of the long running Rave Or Die series, ever-present producer Umwelt is joined by prolific, mask-wearing techno misfits The Exaltics. It’s the latter, a German twosome headed up by Robert Witschakowski, who strike first, layering up bubbly electronics, hard-wired acid lines, muscular beats and spacey chords on the sweaty techno/electro hybrid “Endless Journey”. Umwelt goes a little deeper and moodier on flipside “Delusive Reality”. While the acid lines are sharp and occasionally intense, he contrasts them with bittersweet pads, yearning melodies and a pulsating rhythm track full of relentless kick drums, crunchy snares and hissing cymbals.

214 – I See What You Did There [SSPS003]

June 21, 2016December 14, 2022 hipodrome214, chris roman, electro, house, shipwrec records, technoLeave a comment

Following his acclaimed North Bend album of 2015, Chris Roman, known as 214, is back on Shipwrec with the third in their series of single sided odysseys. A haze of bass descends for “I See What You Did There”, a clipped drizzle of percussion falls before thick acid bars tremble into position. Echoes, reverb and decay merge, groan and bend as the preconceptions of ambient, electro and techno are pulled apart. In one breath dense and complex, the next grooving and future funk dipped. An epic example of 214’s talent. Single sided 12″ with a silkscreen printed B side.

Norwell – Death Of A Star [PNKMN014]

June 21, 2016November 24, 2023 hipodromebalazs semsei, electro, norwell, pinkman records, technoLeave a comment

Pinkman cast their net eastwards. The latest finding, Hungary’s Norwell, offers up four genre splicing cuts. Rhythms are from the golden age of electro, cold and prototypical. Around these sharp percussion patterns swirl a wealth of melting synthlines. Pads, deep basslines and a ghosting presence characterise the title track, that same spectral mood weaves its way through the sweetened strings and distorted judders of “Dissonant Division.” The frigid bars of “Nordic Nights” introduces the flip, arctic winds pierced by snapping snares. Emotional depth ebbs and flows as the rich and textured “Wasted Echoes” brings down the curtain on Norwell’s Pinkman debut.

Egyptian Lover – Killin’ It [DMSR1985]

June 21, 2016February 25, 2021 hipodromeegyptian empire records, egyptian lover, electroLeave a comment

It’s 2016 and Egyptian Empire Records is still going strong over thirty years form its first 12″. It’s creator and master, Egyptian Lover, is as active now as he was on the launch of his timeless and genre-defining 1984 LP, and this new remix of “Killin’ It” shows us that the man hasn’t changed a pair of socks since the mid 1980’s – the tune is a dirty, utterly on-point electro scorcher with twisted vocals and that eerie, inimitable sound of the Nile. “Tryin To Tell Ya” is another mean-spirited, highly strung electro dominator with a powerful bassline to blow your jaw firmly out of place. A huge 12″ and one that will become rarer and rarer as the years go by, so you know what that means…

Andrew Red Hand – Inspiring Memories EP [DUAO002]

June 21, 2016June 20, 2016 hipodromeandrew red hand, detroit, detroit underground, electro, ghostwerk, planet pluto, romanianLeave a comment

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Andrew Red Hand is someone who wears his influences well, turning in an EP full of the kind of sharp beats and wiggly electro funk that fits neatly within the Detroit ouevre, while still allowing him to explore his own emotional center as a native Romanian. Like many who found a connection with Detroit, he is far from it physically, but he has found his strength in the sound, fusing a fierce bassline with a tightly woven melody in “Fugitive For One Night”, while adding a quirky hopefulness to “Bass Agenda 86.” “VIP Club on Acid” heads straight for the dancefloor and the acid, minimal in construction and driven only by snappy snares. “ER” changes up the angle with a heavy kick and restrained percussion driving tense pads, hot string stabs, and a dripping acid line.

Gavin Russom – Good Room Podcast 053

June 19, 2016June 18, 2016 hipodromeacid, electro, gavilan rayna russom, good room, podcast, technoLeave a comment

I-F @ Lente Kabinet Festival 28.05.2016

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 hipodromedekmantel festival, electro, house, i-f, interr-ference, italo-disco, lente kabinet festival, technoLeave a comment

Hotel Lauer – Lauer & Lauer [EES021]

June 14, 2016March 30, 2023 hipodromeacid, disco, electro, emotional especial, emotional response, emotional response recordings, hotel lauer, houseLeave a comment

Electro and disco inspired modern club tracks with bubbling arpeggios, sizzling hi-hats and playful acid lines and tight percussion.

Cold Colors & Xiu – Loneliness [OR0082015]

June 9, 2016May 19, 2022 hipodromecold colors, electro, oraculo records, synth pop, synth wave, xiuLeave a comment

Sweet melancholic synth-pop on the Spanish based Oraculo Records.

Facit – Mandag Mon Amour [WH010]

June 9, 2016July 10, 2019 hipodromeelectro, facit, joakim karlsson, mai nestor, synth pop, synth wave, waving hands recordsLeave a comment

Hailing from Goteborg, Sweden, Facit is the project of Joakim Karlsson. For almost a decade, he has been producing tearful synthesizer music under various aliases, often teaming up with compatriot Mai Nestor on vocals. Smartly drawing a line between Swedish chanson and minimal synth, ‘Måndag Mon Amour’ is Facit’s second EP. Picture two passengers with paralyzing hemophobia, riding a sad carriage and smiling with tranquil melancholy, endlessy playing early 80s analog gear through some spring reverb. It doesn’t take long to remember « notre amour était dans un igloo » and never forgetting it.

Snuffo – Live Free Or Die [DARK001LP]

June 8, 2016November 24, 2023 hipodromeacid, album, electro, house, in the dark again, snuff crew, snuff trax, snuffo, technoLeave a comment

Snuffo with some proper wavey club tracks on In The Dark Again label.

Effetto Joule – Mechanic Soldier [MR059]

June 6, 2016February 18, 2019 hipodromealbum, crispy nuggets, effetto joule, electro, flavio biagi, massimo chericoni, medical records llc, synth pop, synth wave, valerio biagi, valerio tassinariLeave a comment

Medical Records in collaboration with Crispy Nuggets returns to Italy for it’s 59th release. Hailing from Bologna, Italy in the late 80s, Effetto Joule were brothers Flavio and Valero Biagi , Massimo Chericoni and Valerio Tassinari. Drawing on influences of the early 80s new wave and synth pop scene and armed with an arsenal of synthesizers (Korg Poly-800, Roland alpha juno-1 and juno-2, etc) from the mid 80s, Effetto Joule crafted their own sound. With the exception of the few of the tracks, almost all were home recorded during the years of 1988-1990. Effetto Joule self released a couple of cassettes entitled Ultraviolet A and B as well as one 12″ single in 1989 on Top Sound Record (recently reissued by Mannequin Records with bonus material). The rest of their music has been unreleased demos from which thee tracks were hand selected. The tunes can best be described as densely new romantic with unquestionably catchy hooks and lovely vocals to boot. Standout tracks include Active Ray and Stars Your Memory.

Metropolis – Angstpolitiek [PBD001]

June 6, 2016October 12, 2023 hipodromeacid, broken dreams, electro, metropolis, new beat, nick lapien, pinkman records, post punk, technoLeave a comment

Introducing Broken Dreams, a new series of white label releases on Rotterdam based Pinkman label. First up is Metropolis, who returns with four Wave, Electro and Body Music hybrids. A quartet of tracks that draw on Lapien’s diverse catalogue, this is undoubtedly some of his darkest music to date. Acid, New Beat and Post-Punk influences bubble and churn throughout. Crisp beats crash, strings lament, vocals sigh and synth stabs squirm for an EP that refuses to conform to norms. A hoarse and harsh cry to open a new Pinkman chapter.