IVVVO – Mark Leckey Made Me Hardcore EP [CR1283]

April 1, 2015August 11, 2021 hipodromecreme organization, house, ivo pacheco, ivvvo, technoLeave a comment

IVVVO - Mark Leckey Made Me Hardcore

Lisboa based producer IVVVO returns to Creme Organization with a new three track solo EP. Showcasing his unique take on analogue house, here he conjures up his most unique work to date, Up first, ‘Raised’ is a dishevelled concoction that sees organic hand drums rattling over heady kicks, with groaning vocals, ghostly pads and afro mutterings all adding to the intoxicating brew. ‘Our Journey’ is then an acid flecked, lo fi techno rave up with car alarms, barking dogs and white noise textures that all come over like an urban soundtrack as much as anything else. It’s captivating stuff that gets rounded out with ‘0000’, a slurred, smeared bit of ambient with awkward key progressions, wordless vocals and tons of crunchy texture. Few people sound as idiosyncratic as IVVVO and this EP proves that in spades.

Perseus Traxx – Goddesses Of Inspiration II [FLR012]

April 1, 2015June 8, 2023 hipodromechicago house, flight recorder, house, nigel rogers, perseus traxxLeave a comment

18 months after Perseus Traxx brought us his first E.P, dedicated to four of the nine Muses of ancient Greece, Flight Recorder now brings you the second installment dedicated to four more Muses, on “Goddesses Of Inspiration II”. The feel is the same as before with jagged cutting tones jammed live then edited down. Heavy synths and scattered drums perform an ode characterising the appropriate Muses, as tangled wires and a pair of hands wrench the overload of inspiration they give from basic machines. Once again Perseus’ release on Flight Recorder is a unique set of acid-free sonic experiments, that sometimes feel as cold and edgy, as they do warm and carefree.

O. Xander – Less Is More [US007]

April 1, 2015August 10, 2016 hipodromeelectro, house, karen gwyer, nous disques, o. xander, rei ayanami, technoLeave a comment

O Xander’s debut for the Berlin-based Nous imprint is opening with “Lovers Theme” wrapping ghostly chords and woozy, electronic bass around an ’80s electro-influenced deep house groove. The electro influence continues on the drum machine handclap-heavy “Jupiter Jam”, while “Integrity & Intensity” and “Dirac Sea” both sound like the handiwork of Legowelt. Opal Tapes type Karen Gwyer remixes the latter cut, delivering a brilliant fusion of stuttering drum machine rhythms, drifting chords and fizzing electronics.

Ghosts Of The Sky – Ghosts Of The Sky [PERP004]

March 31, 2015April 3, 2024 hipodromechicagodeep, ghosts of the sky, house, perpetual rhythms, taelue, technoLeave a comment

With its fourth release, Perpetual Rhythms appears with three tunes from label owners Chicagodeep and Taelue as Ghosts of the Sky. When we look up into the stars we see them as they were millions and in some cases billions of years ago. This fact intern gives way to the name of the collaboration, timeless sounds that fill your soul as they travel through the reaches of your mind via your eardrums. The self titled release features three deep tunes that extend the genre of deep house with groovy rhythms, plush chords, and a quintessential Chicago touch.

Aroy Dee & G-String @ Planet Delsin, Studio 80 (Amsterdam) 07.03.2015

March 30, 2015March 29, 2015 hipodromearoy dee, g string, gijs poortman, house, italo-disco, mos recordings, planet delsin, studio 80, technoLeave a comment

Boo Williams vs Glen Underground – Boo Williams vs Glen Underground [MD6001]

March 28, 2015December 4, 2020 hipodromealbum, boo williams, chicago house, glenn underground, house, maad records, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Two supreme Chicago heavyweights go head to head across 2 slabs of wax… step up Boo Williams & Glen Underground. This double-pack is pure fire & was originally released in 1995 on miniscule Trax offshoot MAAD, fans of that bouncing, stripped back, funked out House music look no further, it’s all right here. This is the first time this record has ever been re-pressed since it’s original release surprisingly with prices on-line often being at the higher end of the scale for used copies.

Jacob Korn – EP2 [UV029]

March 28, 2015October 20, 2023 hipodromehouse, jacob korn, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

After EP1 in summer 2014, Jacob Korn continues the series with the aptly titled “EP2”, a collection of tracks that underline Jacob’s talent to produce Dance Music with appeal for both the main floors as well as Deep House connoisseurs. On “Bingoparty” Jacob combines elegiac synths with powerful drumming. The reduced instrumentation and subtle progression will surely set dancers in a state of trance. “4 You” is not less moving with its catchy bass line, swirling synths and well matured vocals. On the flipside “Blue Hours” is a subtler but not less thrilling approach that indeed would be working perfectly as a tribute to the short timed period before sunrise. You can almost smell spring when listening to the track. Finally, “Patternwirtschaft (Drums)” aims at DJs who are looking for drum tools and like to have fun with a good ole’ Tom- and Clap-heavy tune.

Nubian Mindz – Ideas Of Music [AC006]

March 27, 2015April 3, 2024 hipodromeanunnaki cartel, colin lindo, house, nubian mindz, technoLeave a comment

Anunnaki Cartel takes a different direction and continues to surprise supporters and evolve. Enlisting broken beat veteran Nubian Mindz for duties on AC006, they deliver what will prove to be yet another successful EP. Ideas of Music is the title for this musical excursion where broken elements and 4/4 kick flirt with each other to deliver an outstanding musical statement.

Andrew Red Hand – For My Mother [MOSDEEP023]

March 27, 2015December 14, 2021 hipodromeandrew red hand, house, m>o>s deep, mos recordings, romanian, technoLeave a comment

ANDREW RED HAND - For My Mother

The Dutch label MOS starts another international affair for its MOS Deep offshoot: Romanian Andrew Red Hand. Andrew, who has been called the Romanian Underground Resistance, has a long history of DJing and making Detroit inspired techno and electro and across four tracks here, his analogue house with crisp drums and searing acid all burst out of the speakers and into your affections. ‘My Guarding Angel’ is manic and frantic at the same time as been emotionally sensitive thanks to the way cowbells and coarse claps are off set with rich, heart warming chords and teary eyed strings. ‘Never Be The Same’ is then a busy cut stuffed with arpeggiated bass, bright melodies, glassy chords and plenty of reflective surfaces. It’s a feast for your ears that really shines brightly. ‘Shattered Soul’ is another track awash with trilling glassy sounds, echoing melodies and oodles of atmospheric texture all married to hurried techno drums. Calm and serene yet forceful and energetic, that same duality is apparent in ‘Mourning My Mother’, a sombre cut with classic Chi town percussion and drums all weighted down by long tailed pads and poignant chords. This is music that works on head and heel in equal measure.

Lake Haze x IVVVO – #1 [CR1282]

March 27, 2015August 11, 2021 hipodromecreme organization, goncalo salgado, house, ivo pacheco, ivvvo, lake haze, legowelt, technoLeave a comment

LAKE HAZE/IVVVO - #1

Creme Organization turn to the mysterious IVVVO and Lisbon producer Lake Haze for a new single that comes backed with a remix from label regular Legowelt. The single ‘#1’ is a hard hitting but fuzzy, misty and hugely spacious house track with deep jacking drums, haunting synths spiralling all around and freaky voices buried deep within. Hugely atmospheric and lovably imperfect, it then gets remixed by Legowelt. His version of the track flips it on its head, strips back some of the white noise fuzz and reimagines it as a driving techno cut with impish chords, retro arps and high pressure stabs. It’s a peak time bomb and ensures that this release is a high impact one indeed.

Obsolete Music Technology – Volatile [EMP015]

March 24, 2015December 6, 2021 hipodromechicago, emphasis recordings, house, obsolete music technology, steven tang, technoLeave a comment

OBSOLETE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY - Volatile EP

Upcoming new release by Obsolete Music Technology on Emphasis Recordings.

Dj Qu – SS1 [SS1]

March 24, 2015July 27, 2018 hipodromedj qu, house, ramon lisandro quezada, secretsundaze, technoLeave a comment

Secretsundaze with an excellent release by Dj Qu with some forward thinking house tracks.

Lapien – Be Here EP [SPMB007]

March 24, 2015 hipodromegiselle, house, lapian, soul people boards, soul people music, technoLeave a comment

Lapien & Giselle return for a foray into the ether. Fred P, known for letting tracks age ’til maturity, put this one up for 2 yrs & it’s spot on to the minute. Pure envelope-pushing deepness suited for the Soul People Music family.

Luger – Raw Tools Podcast 002

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 hipodromehouse, luger, podcast, raw tools, technoLeave a comment

I-F – Dekmantel Podcast 009

March 21, 2015March 19, 2015 hipodromeacid, dekmantel festival, dekmantel records, house, i-f, interr-ference, podcast, technoLeave a comment

Massiande – Stand [MOS022]

March 21, 2015December 14, 2021 hipodromehouse, john massiande, massiande, mos recordings, technoLeave a comment

MASSIANDE - Stand

M>O>S Recordings welcomes a new talent to the label in the form of Chilean Massiande. ‘Stand’ will be his first release since a 2013 EP on Housewax and is a four track affair that explores cloudy, atmospheric house with plenty of panache and flair. First up, the title track is a raw house kicker with rubbery basslines, frazzled machine lines and muted voices all making for a spaced out and slightly acid vibe. The Future (Is Now) is another mid tempo cut, this time with loud dramatic chords and strings in the mix dominating a Chicago referencing bottom end. It’s strong reflection character then makes way for That Feeling, with its rolling bass, icy hi hats and subtle Larry Heard style melodies that really transport you to another galaxy. Lastly, Get House closes out an emotional EP with far gazing pads, airy percussion and the sort of drums that just make you want to shake your limbs. Classic from start to finish, this EP is sure to win Massiande many new fans.

Aroy Dee – Re-sketched [MOS021]

March 21, 2015December 14, 2021 hipodromearoy dee, cliff lothar, d'marc cantu, house, mos recordings, paul du lac, r-a-g, technoLeave a comment

DEE, Aroy - Re-Sketched

Tight remix set from the M>O>S camp. After delivering his standout debut full length Sketches on M>O>S Recordings earlier it the year, Aroy Dee now gets the remix treatment. The fine talents carefully chosen by Aroy Dee because their music inspired him, R-A-G, D’Marc Cantu, Paul du Lac and Cliff Lothar revisit three different cuts from his album and serve up compelling results.

Palms Trax – In Gold [DKMNTL024]

March 21, 2015February 7, 2018 hipodromedekmantel records, house, jay donaldson, palms trax, technoLeave a comment

“I cant even afford bed linen, let alone a 909”. The unpretentious of Jay Donaldson is disarming in many different ways. Words of the label: ”We consider Donaldson aka Palms Trax to be one of the most promising new artists to date. His sound situates him firmly along the Chicago-Detroit axis, cooking up pad-driven jams, off kilter drums and hazy synths that shift like a gentle musical tide. In 2013 he inaugurated the Lobster Theremin label, the London-based imprint that quickly became one of the most talked about record labels around. When not travelling the world for prime-time gigs Donaldson holds a residency at the widely respected Berlin Community Radio. It’s with great pleasure that we welcome golden boy Palms Trax to Dekmantel Records.”

Gerd Janson @ Registratur Bar (München) 27.02.2015

March 19, 2015March 17, 2015 hipodromegerd janson, house, registratur barLeave a comment

VA – Lifesaver Compilation 2: Live At Robert Johnson [PLAYRJC035]

March 19, 2015March 13, 2023 hipodromebenedikt frey, compilation, house, lauer, live at robert johnson, massimiliano pagliara, orson wells, portableLeave a comment

Live At Robert Johnson presents a second Lifesaver compilation. The label is calling the eight-track collection, which arrives two years on from the first instalment, “another episode of togetherness.” It presents music from the LARJ roster, with Roman Flügel, Portable, Orson Wells, Massimiliano Pagliara, Lauer, TCB and Benedikt Frey all chipping in with a track each.