VA – Raw Viz-Shun EP [UAR012]

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 hipodromebrian neal, detroit house, gari romalis, house, solid gold playaz, upstairs asylum recordingsLeave a comment

Upstairs Asylum Recordings is one of the many seminal Detroit labels run by local legend Norm Talley. It’s right in the middle of a busy run right now with no fewer superb run with three new EPs all dropping in quick succession. This one is a split EP with US duo Solid Gold Playaz taking care of the a-side. As always with this pair, their sounds are deep and dusty house with exquisite melodies tugging at the heart. On the flip, Gari Romalis steps up with the slick percussive skip of ‘Detroit After Dark’ then ‘Panties’ from Brian Neal brings jacked up analogue groves that lean into techno with a big fat bassline.

Legowelt – The MidiVerb Chalice [AXV01]

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 hipodromeaxumisia records, danny wolfers, electro, house, legowelt, technoLeave a comment

“The MidiVerb Chalice” is a new, entrancing mini-album poured out from the mind and soul of Danny Wolfers. Here he commands an arsenal of synthesizers and sound artifacts to guide us through the halls of a feverish supernatural rave, weaving together spellbinding sounds and hexing the hordes of EDM. Do you care to sip from the Chalice of MidiVerb? Awaiting you on the other side is a world of kaleidoscopic and hypnotizing techno with an esoteric soul. It only takes a small dose of Danny Wolfer’s concoctions to induce a state of total entrancement.

Voertuig – Techno Garage [TNL-OCS003]

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 hipodromealbum, downtempo, electro, experimental, house, tonal oceans, voertuigLeave a comment

Beyond ecstatic to finally offer a glimpse into the world of Voertuig. Working on music for several years, purely for themselves in sheds and studios tucked away in the outskirts of The Hague, Tonal Oceans presents an album by the four piece act containing music embodying the true spirit of the city.

Halvtrak – Digital Dawn [BLOW12]

March 31, 2023March 30, 2023 hipodromecold blow, detroit techno, halvtrak, houseLeave a comment

Halvtrak returns to Cold Blow with techno-romantic rave escapism, riding Chi House-leaning rhythms and intergalactic Techno sculptures. If his previous “Images By Night” dealt with things nocturnal, Digital Dawn opens the curtains to a blue-eyed retrofuturism, bursting with colour and spark.

Bôkaye – Ethno Groove [ERC140]

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 hipodromeboyake, disco, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, houseLeave a comment

As one of the finest and most stylishly eclectic labels out there, you never know where Emotional Rescue will go next. This time out they head into a world of Afro-cosmic. Bôkaye’s 1990 gem ‘Ethno Groove’ stands out as a classic of the genre and joins the dots between the early house and techno sounds that were sweeping Italy with new age ideals, Afro drums and chunky tribal percussion next to Balearic synths. It features syncopated analogue beats and live percussion and as well as the original, this 12” features two of the further mixes that came in 1994.

Antoni Maiovvi – Birds Of Paradise EP [BAP178]

March 30, 2023October 24, 2023 hipodromeantoni maiovvi, bordello a parigi, disco, houseLeave a comment

It’s been nine years since Antoni Maiovvi released Trauma on Bordello A Parigi and now, he returns with “Birds of Paradise”, his latest musical incarnation. This avian themed four tracker is beyond anything you’ve heard from this synthesizer wizard. Complex, deep and layered, the EP is testament to a talent rarely heard.

The Don – The Don EP [THEDON01]

March 25, 2023March 23, 2023 hipodromehouse, liliac road, marvyn don, outside in, re-release, reissue, techno, the donLeave a comment

Last seen on Discogs in 2017, the mysterious Marvyn Don returns with a full release of his old Lilac Road & Swag related EP from the early 2000’s, with four UK techno and tech house inspired rollers that are fit for any dark club or afters. This EP has been brought back to life with some exciting additions to the series coming later this year.

SJ Tequilla – GG Allien [MD008]

March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 hipodromeacid house, electro, house, mind dance, sj tequilla, sjteknobuskersLeave a comment

Originally hailing from Japan but currently living Berlin, SJ Tequilla is known far and wide for his Teknobuskers project, a hardware DIY dance party hosted with friends and held regularly in ‘Max-Koch-Passage’, Berlin. The energy from these dance parties can be felt and lived through his latest ep, ‘GG Allien’. SJT’s skillful use of mind melting background tape textures and moody pads provide the encapsulating canvas for otherworldly acid lines, driving hardware percussion and enlightening melodies. An EP primed to transcend the listener to a place of communal acidic dance appreciation.

Tom Carruthers – In Grooves [EYA022]

March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 hipodromeeya records, house, tom carruthersLeave a comment

EYA Records label has scored another big one here with this old-school House and Techno flavored EP by UK producer Tom Carruthers. In the last couple of years, the Chesire music-making machine has impressed with a series of super solid releases on LIES and his own Non Stop Rhythm imprint. “In Grooves EP” is an ode to the 90’s dance music sound with a modern and refreshing perspective.

Soichi Terada & Nami Shimada – Sunshower [CREMECLASSICS02]

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 hipodromecreme organization, house, legowelt, nami shimada, re-release, reissue, soichi teradaLeave a comment

Much has been said about Nami Shimada’s JPop Bubblegum Deep House anthem. Produced by Soichi Terada in 1989, Larry Levan used to bang it in he Paradise Garage, ressurected by Creme in 2004, over a decade before the hype. Here’s all the versions that matter, including a beautiful and haunting Legowelt remix.

Awanto 3 – Party volume 1 [RH-STOREJAMS025]

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 hipodromeawanto 3, house, rush hour, rush hour store jams, steven de pevenLeave a comment

Awanto3 (also known for his work with Aardvarck and Kid Sublime on Rednose Distrikt) returns to Rush Hour with “Party” Volume 1. Moody and rolling MPC work outs with live accompaniment from a solid cast (Jos De Haas (New Cool Collective) on percussion and Stefan Schmid (Zuco 103) on keys).

Intergalactic Gary @ NYE 2022 IT.podcast.s12e02

March 18, 2023March 15, 2023 hipodromeelectro, house, interdimensional transmissions, intergalactic gary, podcast, technoLeave a comment

Joey Anderson – Exotic Sequence [DPTX035]

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 hipodromealbum, deeptrax records, house, joey anderson, technoLeave a comment

From New Jersey via The Netherlands: longstanding US craftsman Joey Anderson makes his debut on Deeptrax with his inspiring new album ‘Exotic Sequence’. His fourth LP to date, ‘Exotic Sequence’ is a fully instrumental deep dive into both Joey’s machines and mindset.

Lake Haze – Coordinates Of A Decaying World [PARAISO010]

March 15, 2023May 12, 2025 hipodromegoncalo salgado, house, lake haze, paraiso, technoLeave a comment

Mysterious, melodic and dark – Portuguese can-do-no-wrong-er Lake Haze is back, adding to his impressive catalogue a four-tracker EP named ‘Coordinates Of A Decaying World’ for Lisbon’s ever-attentive Paraiso.

Zonetech – Passing Shadows EP [SOF10]

March 8, 2023February 15, 2024 hipodromebilly bates, c.l.a.w.s, electro, house, squirrels on film, zonetechLeave a comment

Billy Bates & C.L.A.W.S. return to Squirrels On Film as Zonetech, presenting an EP of murky, slowbeat machine jams suitable for the dimly lit basement of your choice.

Mark Grusane – A House Of My Own [DMLP-01]

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 hipodromechicago house, disctechno, house, mark grusaneLeave a comment

Mark Grusane’s latest offering, A House of My Own is a testament to his long-standing discipleship to the craft of producing hard-hitting house tracks with authenticity and depth.

Boo Williams – Emergency Teck [BMM50]

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 hipodromeboo moonman, boo williams, chicago house, houseLeave a comment

BMM 50 kicks off with some tech-leaning grooves that swing back and forth underneath cosmic pad work. ‘Limited Time’ is a more percussive and laid-back vibe, with deep house chords and jazzy feelings. ‘Emergency Teck’ then comes in two further versions – one acid one, and one beat tool for layering up your sets. It makes for another timeless outing from this vital house voice.

Soichi Terada – Asakusa Light Remixes [RHM046]

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 hipodromealex attias, byron the aquarius, house, rush hour, soichi teradaLeave a comment

Heavy hitting remixes by Alex Attias and Byron The Aquarius of tracks from Soichi’s ‘Asakusa Light’ on Rush Hour.

Ma Spaventi – Tornerò EP [SLOMO051]

March 4, 2023March 6, 2023 hipodromedisco, electro, house, ma spaventi, marco antonio spaventi, slow motion recordsLeave a comment

Ma Spaventi makes a slick return to Slow Motion Records with the captivating ‘Tornerò’. Vocoded vocals, inviting synth swells and sonic expertise. Descending arps trickle into ‘Tornerò’ from the get-go. Vocoded vocals flutter through the masterful mix, weaving into inviting synth swells. Defined drums are firmly felt across this record.

Lipelis x TMO – Function As A Meaning EP [S108-007]

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 hipodromehouse, lipelis, system 108, tmoLeave a comment

Combining the best of his two characters: the one-take spontaneity of TMO and Lipelis’ more linear and structured style, these jams are rooted in a true romance with drum machines, synths and studio workout spanning over two decades of dedication and love for the music. Effective house tools inspired by the classic house days of the early 90’s.