Breaker 1 2 – Breakin [FP002]

July 24, 2013June 26, 2019 hipodromebreaker 1 2, forbidden planet, greg beato, house, technoLeave a comment

Forbidden Planet launched in fine fashion last month, securing some original material from Nation and Creme artist D’Marc Cantu that was complemented well by an accompanying remix from DVS-1. The Montreal label demonstrate they are equally capable of uncovering unheralded talent with this second release from the rather search engine unfriendly Breaker 1 2. Allegedly hailing from Florida, Breaker 1 2 seems inspired to use the same lo fi house template of his fellow North American contemporaries but take it to a much weirder place. Lead track “2” is the straightest production here, despite the unpredictable hi hats that skitter throughout and it doesn’t quite prepare for where Breaker 1 2 goes on the flip. The synth tone that roars into action on “DMT” is an unexpected delight whilst “Estonia” mutates swiftly from hazy insouciance into full on dark room techno.

Polysick – Under Construction [SILK049]

July 24, 2013November 4, 2024 hipodrome100% silk, egisto sopor, house, polysickLeave a comment

Polysick with some US-inspired classic house on 100% Silk. “Whatever” kicks things off with a cool, optimistic chord sequence. The jacking, varied percussion provides perfect balance to the dreamy synth work. “Shattered” begins with a riff channeling the unstudied soulfulness, eventually introducing a wobbly lead reminiscent of Lone. “3 Cents” combines the producer’s obvious melodic chops with a loose, boogie-inspired bassline.

VA – Various II [030LP003]

July 23, 2013April 4, 2023 hipodrome030303 records, 101 force, acid, automatic tasty, compilation, cosmic force, dexter, drvg cvltvre, elec pt.1, house, jared wilson, jonny 3 snares, kid machine, roy of the ravers, technoLeave a comment

The second comp on Holland’s 030303 shows the beauty, depth and variety of the Roland TB-303 more than ever in the history of the label. Moving away from IDM and braindance this time, all that’s presented to you is gorgeous dancefloor mayhem with great personality. Contributions by Elec Pt.1, Jonny 3 Snares, Automatic Tasty, Cosmic Force and Dexter all have a classic yet leftfield feel to it. About half of the 10 tracks diverge a little from this excellent recipe. Roy of the Ravers’ track ‘Acid Hors d’Oevre’ stands out for it melodic raving ecstacy; the track may well be the main hit of the Bangface-style rave community this year. Further down the line, Kid Machine’s ‘Mirage’ brings impressive synth-wave-disco madness on a distinctive 80s tip – this one is for fans of Legowelt. Then Jared Wilson’s cut – amazingly – brings us back to the time we first heard Choice’s ‘Acid Eiffel’: classic stuff that will never bore the ones who feel it. Another BIG one is for Drvg Cvltvre who delivers some down-to-midtempo sickness, distantly reminiscing of 33 1/3’s ‘Searchin”, but then on acid.

Clover Ground – Zabazza Cabasa [ELVAT001]

July 23, 2013July 22, 2013 hipodromeacid, clover ground, house, take the elevator, technoLeave a comment

Promising new label delivering hot hydraulic post-jack beating madness for both body and soul. Many do ‘house’ today… few are fresh…

JTC – Leisure Mix #21

July 20, 2013July 19, 2013 hipodromeacid house, house, interview, james t cotton, jtc, leisure collective, podcast, tadd mullinix, technoLeave a comment

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D’Marc Cantu – Sonotown Podcast 077

July 20, 2013July 19, 2013 hipodromed'marc cantu, house, podcast, sonotownLeave a comment

Romansoff – Raw Tools 2 [RWT002]

July 19, 2013January 5, 2018 hipodromehouse, raw tools, romanian, romansoff, technoLeave a comment

After the success with the debut release, the Romanian dj/producer Romansoff comes with the second EP on his own label Raw Tools. Four tracks with pure raw & jacking analogue sounds.

Giorgio Luceri – Voices In My Head [MATH069LP]

July 18, 2013July 2, 2019 hipodromealbum, giorgio luceri, house, mathematics recordings, technoLeave a comment

After his “Eernamente EP” on Mathematics, Giorgio Luceri returns with an amazing debut full length album. Combining classical keys with the old and new sounds of electronic music, he creates an atmosphere perfect for dark club floors, open air festivals, and afterhours. Ten track album with a nice versatile collection of tracks.

DJ Spider – Project Harmonics A.D. [INST002]

July 18, 2013October 11, 2017 hipodromedj spider, house, instruction records, technoLeave a comment

Deep and fine trippy raw techno by Dj Spider, straight from the New York City underground… real vibes, strong emotions.

Parris Mitchell – Juke Joints Remixes Vol. One [DEMO007]

July 18, 2013February 27, 2014 hipodromecassy, deep moves, fort romeau, house, parris mitchell, ryan elliott, technoLeave a comment

First ‘Juke Joints Remix’ package of a scheduled three with some serious remixers in the pipeline. Fort Romeau, Cassy and Ryan Elliott step up offering their own personal interpretations of Parris Mitchell.

Generation Next – Medication EP [7DAYSENTGN1001]

July 17, 2013April 15, 2014 hipodrome7 days entertainment, detroit, generation next, house, tre stricklandLeave a comment

Generation Next is back with his second single release. The Medication EP features 3 tracks that are inspired by the streets of Detroit City. “Sum Light’ starts us off with an exuberant acid bass line followed by a truly original 808 drum pattern. ‘Generic Current’ is a smooth flowing, simple house track: the bass plays, the drums knock, and the claps excite. The last track, ‘Acid Alcohol’, will soon become known as a classic acid track – just listen to it and you’ll see why. As a bonus, there is a surprise gift inside each copy!

DJ Spider – Remix Project 2.0 [SS006]

July 17, 2013March 26, 2024 hipodromedakini9, dj aakmael, dj spider, hakim murphy, house, plan b recordings, steve frisco, sublevel sounds, technoLeave a comment

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DJ Spider & Sublevel Sounds bring you four remixes from the 2011 CD Remix Project, now available on 12″ vinyl! Featuring remixes from Hakim Murphy, Steve Frisco, Dakini9 and DJ Aakmael. All four versions have been remastered for vinyl.

The Organ Grinder – The Dancing Angel EP [4LUX1304]

July 17, 2013July 16, 2013 hipodrome4lux, chesus, house, the organ grinderLeave a comment

The Organ Grinder returns to top form and delivers a smashing second EP for 4lux. On title track Steam Roller the Grinder joins forces with fellow Cardiff producer Chesus to bring you true dance floor heat! Deep Undercover is built around an infectious disco loop while The Driver and Order In The House display the Grinder’s love for joyful House grooves.

Casey Tucker – Knoe 2/1 [KNOE2/1]

July 17, 2013March 23, 2018 hipodromeboe recordings, casey tucker, for those that knoe, house, technoLeave a comment

For Those That Knoe has dug a little deeper into the history books to unearth a somewhat understated gem in the form of Casey Tucker for the second chapter of For Those that Knoe. The mid nineties was a time when the sounds of Techno and House were being combined, new sub genres were emerging into clubs and DJs were forging their own unique take on dance floor electronic music. Some of the finest melodic Techno piece with glorious strings, sun drenched pads, liquid acid funk and sizzling hi hats, Some early acid rave sound and the purity of the early tech house sounds before digital audio workstations became favoured over their analogue counterparts.

LHAS – Knoe 1/1 [KNOE1/1]

July 17, 2013March 23, 2018 hipodromeboe recordings, for those that knoe, house, jaime read, lhas, technoLeave a comment

For Those That Knoe: A new label from the UK focusing on under the radar tracks recorded by unsung heroes, ripped from dusty DATs and lovingly re-mastered and pressed onto vinyl for likeminded people and music collectors alike. Jaime Read as LHAS is one of the unsung heroes on the UK house scene, initially making house music brimming with Chicago jazz flavours and disco tendencies in the mid-90s. Deep from Jaime’s archives come three funk-filled melodic analogue jams, all with their own unique character yet still encapsulating Jaime’s individual take on Chicago jack.

Hieroglyphic Being – The Electronic Belt [ALT009]

July 16, 2013July 15, 2013 hipodromealter records, chicago, hieroglyphic being, house, jamal mossLeave a comment

Hieroglyphic Being with The Electronic Belt, his second release for Alter, and perhaps his most dancefloor orientated release for a good while. The EP is made up of three choice cuts from last years Man With The Red Drum transmission with each track bearing the signifiers of Jamals rough and distinctive production; melodies twisting themselves into psychedelic wormholes, raw kicks and toms that hit as hard and tight as walnuts. Yellow vinyl edition in 5 different coloured disco bags, mastered for vinyl by Stephen Bishop

BNJMN- Hummingbird EP [RHM005]

July 16, 2013June 18, 2024 hipodromeben thomas, bnjmn, house, rush hour, xamigaLeave a comment

BNJMN pops up with another splendid and relevant EP, featuring a remix from Legowelt/Xosar combo, Xamiga.

Asan – Welcome Home Supper Man [BORNEO003]

July 16, 2013November 1, 2016 hipodromeasan, austin leeds, borneo, house, technoLeave a comment

Borneo presents Asan with a psychedelic mixture of electronics and analog rawness infused with more than enough soul to keep it going on and on.

Vil-N-X – Give Ya Luv Show Ya Luv [EVRE001]

July 15, 2013December 18, 2018 hipodromeechovolt records, house, reissue, vil-n-xLeave a comment

Echovolt records begins a new series of official re-issues, shining light on productions that formed the label’s identity. First up is the underground NYC house smash ‘Give Ya Luv Show Ya Luv’ by Vil-N-X originally released on Island Noyze Records back in 1992. Two essential mixes from two highly sought after gems from the golden era of deep house remastered and pressed LOUD.

Interstellar Funk – House Train [RHVD010]

July 15, 2013May 5, 2023 hipodromehouse, interstellar funk, makam, olf van elden, rush hour, techno, voyage directLeave a comment

Tom Trago’s Voyage Direct series brings us another Amsterdam based talent. This time its the debut release of Interstellar Funk, who delivers the haunting and sleazy “House Train” which is backed up with a Makam remix. With its raw drums and deep bassline “House Train” sounds like an 80’s Chicago production, however the vocals give the track an unique timeless character and make you want to listen to the track over and over again. Oddly addictive. On the flip, Makam adds an extra drive to the track with its forward drums and synth lines.