Sparky – Tapes [RADSPRK1]

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 hipodromedave clark, house, rubadub, sparky, technoLeave a comment

The in-house label from Glasgow’s Rubadub has been an infrequent affair characterised by a sense of the unpredictable thus far. A third release arrives and it’s from a source much closer to home in Sparky, aka veteran Glasgow producer Dave Clark. The two track Tapes 12″ is an unfussy affair, arriving as a stamped white label and brandishing some archival productions from Clark’s mid ’90s output. If you like your techno deep and fizzy you will cherish A side track “94Archive2/8” whilst the accompanying production veers off into tracky yet transcendental territory.

DJ QU – Redtones EP [SMR015]

March 4, 2015August 17, 2023 hipodromedj qu, house, ramon lisandro quezada, strength music, technoLeave a comment

By his own prolific standards, veteran deep house/techno producer Ramon Lisandro Quezada – better known since 2005 as DJ Qu – has been rather quiet of late. Several bases are covered on the Redtones EP. Contrast, for example, the drifting, sci-fi chords and dense, deep house goes tribal rhythms of the title track, with the picturesque pianos and crackly samples of downtempo bonus “Sadness In The Static”. Best of all, though, is “Sweaty”, a formidably wonky fusion of psychedelic electronics, trippy effects and throbbing, grime encrusted house beats.

Perseus Traxx – Dr Burisch [COTF006]

March 4, 2015June 8, 2023 hipodromecrimes of the future, house, nigel rogers, perseus traxx, technoLeave a comment

The new release from Perseus Traxx ‘Dr Burisch’ on Crimes of the Future, is a four track soundtrack to some forgotten alien abduction documentary… maybe. Starting off with ‘Rainy Tuesday’ and its skipping pitch shift melodies, and followed by ‘Lotus Protocol’ and its almost Richard D. hook. On the flip we have the title track, slow and building, very much the ‘theme’ of the piece. The EP finishes with ‘Electrical Surge’, and its static crackle of radio interference and damaged power lines.

Nick Klein – Failed Devotee [PRECEPT004]

March 4, 2015January 12, 2022 hipodromeelectronics, house, nick klein, techno, unknown precept recordsLeave a comment

KLEIN, Nick - Failed Devotee

‘Failed Devotee’ by Nick Klein is the forth release Unknown Precept.

Maoupa Mazzocchetti – A-Morality [UP001]

March 4, 2015March 25, 2019 hipodromeelectronics, florent mazzocchetti, house, maoupa mazzocchetti, techno, unknown precept recordsLeave a comment

“Given the positive reception that led Maoupa Mazzocchetti’s debut EP for Unknown Precept, we have decided to put on tape some of the tracks that were not released on his vinyl. Call it what you will, this vicious industrial terror for when the dance-floor turns ugly sees Maoupa going a little further in the experimentation, giving sex-appeal to discomfort through these four oxidized cuts.”

Mick Wills @ Machine du Moulin Rouge (Paris) 27.02.2015

March 3, 2015November 2, 2015 hipodromehouse, intergalactic fm, la machine du moulin rouge, mick wills, minimal synth, podcast, technoLeave a comment

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Legowelt – Vaporware Tracks Vol.1 [CR1280]

March 3, 2015March 25, 2019 hipodromecreme organization, danny wolfers, house, legowelt, techno, vaporware tracksLeave a comment

“So what would the week be without one or two new Legowelt releases eh? But before you start your usual consumerist whining, consider this: this here selection was made by a team of experts after truly careful consideration and sonically enhanced with a plethora of experimental prototypes. It was chosen for its coherence, depth, otherwordly qualities and general PIZZAZZ. To call it a gripping, compelling, sweeping tour de force would be beyond lame right? You and me, we know better. But see how we weaseled it in here anyway with some advanced reverse psychology marketing techniques? It really is true, we know you better than you know yourselves. So if you make it a point to pick up, say, just one release per month off the top of the hipster pile, it better be this one. Just so you can tell your grandchildren you were there in the Satierian Moonrise, contemplating the Silent Sea while you vaporize the ounce of sherm you just copped from some Norwegian Crack Dealer that flew in with XYZ dig? See? that was easy.”

Creta Kano – Skyway Motel [HAPSKL006]

March 3, 2015March 2, 2015 hipodromecreta kano, happy skull, house, technoLeave a comment

Happy Skull’s first release of 2015 comes from UK based artist Creta Kano. He showcases his highly melodious and deeply textured sound across three tracks for the Bristol imprint. ‘Skyway Motel’ is an emotive, Detroit inspired amalgamation of warm chords and rolling drum machine rhythms. The track’s romantic qualities are emphasised on ‘Skyway 81’, a screwed, pitched-down version that re-casts the original as a serotonin fuelled slow jam. ‘False Water’ completes the package. A sprawling trip in to broken techno territory, reminiscent of 90’s era Rephlex.’

Route 8 – This Raw Feeling [LTWHT004]

March 3, 2015February 27, 2018 hipodromegergely szilveszter horváth, house, lobster theremin, lobster theremin white, route 8, technoLeave a comment

Route 8 returns to Lobster Theremin with a very special four-track white label of emotive dreamscape house and heady techno. Expanding on the ideas and themes he explored on last years’ Dry Thoughts EP, Route 8 slides fresh out of his New Age synth shell for 2015, adding crystalline electro and tool-room clattering house to his emotionally charged sound palette.

Boo Williams – Freaky Teck EP [HOUSEWAXLTD008]

February 26, 2015July 25, 2019 hipodromeboo williams, chicago house, house, housewax, housewax limited, rawaxLeave a comment

Chicagoan Boo Williams begins 2015 with a bang, delivering an EP of Freaky Teck jams – his tag for cuts that join the dots between jacking Chicago techno, yearning deep house and relentless Detroit techno. It’s a formula that guarantees thrills, from the wide-eyed, chiming positivity of opener “Charming Echoes”, to the enveloping, acid-laden pump of closer “The Banger”. Best of all, though, is “Freaky”, a throbbing techno jam blessed with a rough Italo-style bassline and enough deep house elements (chords, electronics, melodies).

Intergalactic Gary @ Panama Racing Club (Den Haag) 22.01.2015

February 25, 2015February 25, 2015 hipodromehouse, intergalactic fm, intergalactic gary, minimal synth, panama racing club, technoLeave a comment

Xosar – BOP004 [BOP004]

February 25, 2015January 10, 2024 hipodromealbum, black opal, house, opal tapes, sheela rahman, techno, xosarLeave a comment

Synthesizer and drum machine obsessive Xosar (AKA producer Sheela Rahman) has enjoyed a productive few years, building a formidable reputation via releases on Rush Hour, L.I.E.S and Creme Organization. Here she delivers her first full-length for Opal Tapes’ occasional vinyl offshoot, Black Opal. It’s perhaps a little less colourful and synthesizer-heavy than previous excursions, instead focusing on dark, fuzzy, heavily percussive takes on acid house and techno. Of course, there are curious interludes – see the wonky industrial IDM of “Prophylaxis” and the beatless synth madness of “Gnome Circle” – but it’s the more floor-friendly excursions (and most profoundly the bleak and intense “Hades Gates”) that really stand out.

Lerosa – notsosilent 025

February 24, 2015February 23, 2015 hipodromeelectro, house, lerosa, notsosilent, podcast, technoLeave a comment

VA – Vanguard Sound Vol.05 [SS009]

February 24, 2015March 26, 2024 hipodromeamir alexander, dakini9, dj spider, hakim murphy, house, sublevel sounds, techno, vanguard sound crewLeave a comment

Here is Volume Five in the Vanguard Sound Crews vinyl series! This time DJ Spider, Dakini9, Amir Alexander and Hakim Murphy step up to deliver pure mental techno and acid laced jack.

VA – VA01 [FARB011]

February 24, 2015November 3, 2021 hipodromebasic house, black mold, farbwechsel records, house, lumigraph, patricia, route 8, s olbricht, technoLeave a comment

ROUTE 8/BLACK MOLD/S OLBRICHT/BASIC HOUSE - VA01

The Hungarian Farbwechsel’s first vinyl release has arrived, and it’s a real international effort featuring five artists from four countries on four tracks. Gazing through the Venetian blinds, it’s the label’s promising talent, Route 8 kicking it off with a vibing, 90s inspired house cut. Next up, Lumigraph and Patricia reset with a slow-churning, acid-flavoured techno. It’s the sort of track you would expect to be played on an endless loop in all coal mines 500m below ground level. On the back side, Farbwechsel’s founding father, S Olbricht gets in motion with the weirdly melodic. To close it off, it’s another label head, Basic House of Opal Tapes fame testing your stamina with the EP’s most direct, uptempo track.

Tornado Wallace – Kangaroo Ground / Ferntree Gully [BIS018]

February 24, 2015September 12, 2018 hipodromeacid, beats in space records, house, tornado wallaceLeave a comment

Australia’s one-man storm of tropical funk Tornado Wallace returns to Beats In Space Records with the acid-flecked two-tracker, Kangaroo Ground / Ferntree Gully. “Kangaroo Ground” shares the buoyancy of its spirit animal namesake, but grinds in high-gear with a shredded 303 line and monstrous groove more akin to a possessed croc. The record’s flip, “Ferntree Gully,” sheds its scaly acid skin for softer sines and sirens signaling Italo productions past and built to last.

NGLY live @ Odd Fantastic, Batofar (Paris) 12.02.2015

February 20, 2015March 12, 2015 hipodromebatofar, house, live act, ngly, odd fantastic, technoLeave a comment

Secret Studio – Grime Time [SCS002]

February 20, 2015January 13, 2026 hipodromebryan balli, d-wynn, house, secret studio, secret studio records, techno, tyrel williamsLeave a comment

Secret Studio releases their second 12″ on SS Records, “Grime Time” with a remix by D-Wynn. SCS02 is a tough, dark, acid bassline track that rolls over slightly distorted 707 drums. A heavy kick fills the room with echo like tones coming from somewhere deep below the surface. D-Wynn’s remix brings the original to a classier place in time. Big throwback strings, original bassline work and classic House drums. For Donna Mash Up is inspired by a Secret Studio Dj set. Recreating a live mash up moment that rode Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” over the dark acid bassline and drums of Grime Time.

Obsolete Music Technology LIVE @ Panorama Bar (Berlin) 31.05.2014

February 19, 2015February 19, 2015 hipodromeberghain, house, live act, obsolete music technology, panorama bar, steven tang, technoLeave a comment

Debut live performance in Berlin, Germany. Recorded on May 31, 2014. All tracks written, produced & performed by Obsolete Music Technology (a.k.a. Steven Tang).

VA – Dark Acid IV [CDR12012]

February 19, 2015March 22, 2023 hipodromeacid, clan destine records, clan destine traxx, dark acid series, house, khotin, kid who, rich mcmaster, roby ridler, techno, terminator, vargLeave a comment

Glasgow’s Clan Destine Records present the fourth volume of the essential Dark Acid series. As you’d expect, the included material is as trippy, intense and left-of-centre as you’d expect. Canadian producer Khotin kicks things off with “Tsoi”, a deep, psychedelic acid shuffler that builds incessantly towards a breathless climax. Varg’s “Ultra Acid” takes things up further via ghetto-tech inspired beats and icy melodies, before Kid Who drops a twisted chunk of midtempo acid chug (the delightfully claustrophonic “Gap Related Injury”). Finally, Becoming Real’s Toby Ridler and Golden Teacher/General Ludd man Richard McMaster join forces for “Terminator”, as intense an acid track as you’re likely to find.