VA – Introduction [AC001]

April 4, 2013September 8, 2021 hipodromeamir alexander, anunnaki cartel, chicago, chris mitchell, house, joey anderson, vanguard soundLeave a comment

MITCHELL, Chris/AMIR ALEXANDER/JOEY ANDERSON - Introduction

Anunnaki Cartel is the newly launched sub label of Amir Alexander’s Vanguard Sound operation and this first release sets the bar high; Alexander himself features alongside cuts from Joey Anderson and Chris Mitchell. The latter producer leads the way with “Illuminescent Invasion” a relentlessly rewarding concoction of fierce snares, deviant saw tooth synths and almost criminal abuse of the 303. Amir Alexander is growing into a personal favourite of the Juno review team and “Ostinato” demonstrates why in abundance. It’s a direct and druggy assault on your sensibilities based around discordant square synths and a undeniably funk heavy groove. Things get even weirder on the flip as Joey Anderson drops the kind of off-kilter, off the grid house production where all the elements appear to be pulling in separate directions but somehow combine for a unique cohesive groove. Mitchell and Alexander join forces to close this excellent 12″ with the cosmic techno of “Dark Memories” which has got the best snare sound since “Set It Off”.

Legowelt – Elementz of Houz music (Actress Mixes) [CJFD016R]

April 2, 2013April 19, 2023 hipodromeactress, clone jack for daze, clone records, danny wolfers, electro, house, legoweltLeave a comment

Clone Jack For Daze presents two remixes from Actress for “Elementz Of Houz Music”a track taken from Legowelt’s Paranormal Soul album.

Gilga – Gilga 1 [HHG001/6]

April 1, 2013April 1, 2013 hipodromechicago, danny wolfers, gilga, hidden hawaii, house, legoweltLeave a comment

Hidden Hawaii presents Gilga a new project from Danny Wolfers. All the familiar Legowelt elements are in place, from the haunting warbles on “Deputy’s First Hood Patrol” to the nutty strings and samples of “Dimensions Of An Ancient Bird Race”, but there’s never a sense of repetition between the tracks. Each one stands comfortably on its own, from the summery lilt of “Brookhaven” to the lysergic science-fiction of “Atlantic Acid”.

Other Worlds – Live From The Memory Warehouse [BOOMCHIK002]

April 1, 2013September 28, 2015 hipodromeboom chik, detroit, house, other worlds, simon murrayLeave a comment

BoomChik is back with a 2nd release featuring Si Murray with his Other Worlds project. Solid basses and rattling percussion fuel an E.P. that gurgles with bright Detroitesque finesse and variety that shifts between large almost basic channel feelings, to glitteringly precise house music. A five track release, full of floating pads and spacious reverbs take you directly to other worlds as lush strings and tight percussion patterns do exactly what they intend and trip you back to memories of warehouse days. Murrayʼs extremely tight production and musicality give this an edge that though reminiscent of the tones and feel of days gone by, has itʼs feet firmly planted in the here and now.

Voiski – The Inner Citadel EP [SYNCRO014]

April 1, 2013January 4, 2023 hipodromedetroit, house, syncrophone recordings, techno, voiskiLeave a comment

New release from Voiski with 4 deep & dreamy techno cuts on Syncrophone Recordings.

Hieroglyphic Being – 40 min Boiler Room Mix 26.03.2013

March 31, 2013March 31, 2013 hipodromeacid, boiler room tv, chicago, hieroglyphic being, house, jamal moss, technoLeave a comment

Neville Watson – Louche Podcast 101

March 29, 2013December 16, 2013 hipodromehouse, louche, neville watson, podcast, technoLeave a comment

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Rick Wilhite – Connecting The Compass [RS007]

March 28, 2013December 17, 2020 hipodromecompilation, deep house, detroit, house, rick wilhite, roundabout soundsLeave a comment

This bumper 3×12″ release sees Joe Babylon’s Roundabout Sounds imprint enlisting the help of respected Detroit house artist Rick Wilhite to curate a compilation of unreleased house tracks from like-minded contemporaries under the appropriately titled Connecting The Compass. Highlights out of the 11 track compilation, which includes the likes of Theo Parrish, Baaz and Sean Tate are numerous, but there are several standout moments; Karizma’s “I Think” lays tracky breakbeats over a sonorous synth melody, Marcellus Pittman’s “Wolf & Moonbeams” pairs otherworldly synths and an improvised analogue melody with a low-slung bass led groove, and Norm Talley’s “Track From The East” is a devastingly simple combination of driving claps and pitched organ chords.

XDB – Frocks [SIS020]

March 28, 2013March 26, 2024 hipodromedetroit, house, kosta athanassiadis, patrice scott, sistrum recordings, techno, xdbLeave a comment

Sistrum proudly welcomes the return of Mr. Kosta Athanassiadis, aka XDB, back to the fold with the deep, hypnotic electronics of the Frocks EP. This three track EP features Patrice Scott on remix duties. This is another quality installment in the revered Sistrum catalog.

Jakkin’ Rabbit – Zion EP [NO19033]

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013 hipodromedanny kane, house, jakkin' rabbit, marc spence, no. 19 music, robert owensLeave a comment

No.19 Music teams up with UK duo Jakkin’ Rabbit for some delectable House music. The ‘Zion EP’ kicks off with the wonderful ‘Mothership’ a record that once again features the timeless vocals of House music legend Robert Owens. Building on tight drum programming, subtle melodic elements and warm, bubbling bass Kane & Spence create a rock solid House groove that provides the perfect soundbed for Owens sultry vocal performance. Next up we have ‘The Truth’, a brilliantly intense old school 303-fuelled slice of House music featuring vocals from Jakkin Rabbit’s own Danny Kane. Chicago inspired drums, squelching acid and Kane’s incantation of “You can’t tell me nothing” is all that’s needed for an instant Acid House anthem, quality stuff. To complete the package Jakkin’ Rabbit serve up the outstanding ‘How Deep’, a record that answers its own question with its deep House credentials on show courtesy of some sublime filtered stabs, shuffling drums and understated vocal parts.

Sandrow M – Prayervan EP [UV014]

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013 hipodromehouse, sandrow m, techno, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

Sandrow M with his solo debut for the Dresden based label Uncanny Valley and it ended up being a hell of a record full of diversity. Everything starts with the edgy beats of ”Prayervan” that are quickly flattered by one of those catchy melodies typical for Sandrow’s synths play. This is great Pop music, even more when Sandrow M starts to sing. ”Facerunner” however, is a club tune with its ever rising beats that are accompanied by a superb synth pad. The flipside starts with the catchy anthem ”Gonna Make”. You cannot defend yourself against this sample that will stick in your head for a long time. And once again it’s his synth work that makes the difference. Not to mention the funky solo. ”Schnaubi” rounds things up in a more unpolished way with its stuttering drum work. But here again this is refined by those irresistible harmonies out of Sandrow M’s keys.

Mark Forshaw – Six Axle Podcast 027

March 27, 2013March 26, 2013 hipodromehouse, mark forshaw, podcast, six axle, technoLeave a comment

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Blackboxx – Black Boxx EP #3 [FPR037]

March 27, 2013March 10, 2026 hipodromeblack boxx, detroit, ferrispark records, house, scott ferguson, technoLeave a comment

Mixing elements of Dance Mania and Relief Records sprinkled with Detroit Techno, Black Boxx’s final EP of the series delivers 4 more solid dancefloor destroyers.

Laurent Garnier – Jacques In The Box Remixes [BEC5161353]

March 27, 2013May 24, 2023 hipodromebecause music, brodinski, ed banger, gesaffelstein, house, laurent garnier, technoLeave a comment

Ed Banger and Laurent Garnier work together to give birth to a new remixes EP of the track “Jacques in the Box”. The first remix, signed by the french-germanic Gesaffelstein and Brodinski, offers a rythmed and delicious heady collaboration strongly inspired by german influences. On its side, Chicago Bordelo delivers a clearly dynamic and electric sound giving new techno impulsion to the track of french electro Grand Master.

Mental Model – Rational Emotive Machine EP [MNTLTRX102]

March 27, 2013August 3, 2016 hipodromeacid, house, mental model, mental trax, technoLeave a comment

The Emotiv Rational Machine is in full effect and gives the unnecessary things no attention and focusing only on its own distinct goal, which is to make you dance. No fancy melody, which are distracting you from being one with the bass and the 4 to the floor. No distraction from overloaded ego spilled arrangements. Ganser Syndrom; A 808 and a handfull fx with a growling synth that sees no high frequencies, maybe a little bit here and there. Vitamin B12; We give you a boost! Your brain won’t be disappointed with fantasizing on what to do next on the floor. Prodromal; It’s a 909 groove and that’s it! It’s a conclusion of many circumstances that many love that sound of this machine. Obession; It’s an obession to go out at the weekend and move like freak on the floor in your favorite club

Legowelt – Midnite Relics DJ Mix

March 26, 2013March 25, 2013 hipodromedanny wolfers, house, legowelt, technoLeave a comment

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Xamiga – Oceania [MDIV008]

March 26, 2013February 25, 2015 hipodromedanny wolfers, ghosthouse, house, legowelt, m division recordings, sheela rahman, techno, xamiga, xosarLeave a comment

Legowelt & Xosar team up to deliver 3 tracks of deep aquatic techno and freaked out house jams for M Division Recordings. This 3 track super limited edition 10″ on blue vinyl starts with the title track “Oceania”. Breakbeats meets ethereal chants and hazy aquatic synths, like a lost AFX record from the early 90s. Next up, “Atlantis Force Code” – euphoric house chords submerged by a wet blanket of swirling pads. Lastly, one strictly for freaked-out late night dancefloors – “Xosheeba” – jacking beats, a tough bassline and a gnarled phantom vocal stabs.

Mono Village – Fixation EP [HM009]

March 26, 2013September 12, 2023 hipodromehotmix records, house, mono village, stereocitiLeave a comment

Hotmix presents Mono Village, the new acronim of Stereociti from Japan with three tracks of obscure deep house music.

Intergalactic Gary @ Slab Of The Tabernacle, The Star & Shadow (UK) 16.03.2013

March 25, 2013March 25, 2013 hipodromechicago house, house, intergalactic gary, podcast, slabs of the tabernacle, the star & shadowLeave a comment

Neville Watson – One Four Green [TNG004]

March 25, 2013August 27, 2015 hipodromechicago, deep space orchestra, house, neville watson, perseus, techno, tengLeave a comment

Neville Watson’s original ‘One Four Green’ is the obvious highlight, a wiggly bottomed but robust jacker with hands-on drum machine tweaks and lovely melodic developments working just the right side of proggy. Remixing, Deep Space Orchestra beam it into more ecstatic cosmic house zones and Perseus Traxx has his tracky way.