Brenda Ray – Perfume Of The Soul LP [ERC100]

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 hipodromealbum, brenda ray, disco, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, houseLeave a comment

Emotional Rescue reaches its 100th reissue in its 10th year with a landmark, a collection of previously unreleased songs from Brenda Ray. Encouraged and cajoled since the label’s inception, Brenda Ray’s (Kenny) music has gone from cult curio to cult status in that time, as her mix of DIY/post punk, dub reggae, jazz and pop transcends reached admiring audiences. Following the completion of Naafi Sandwich in 1985 and the subsequent recordings as Brenda And The Beach Balls – the sought after Volume 1 LP in 1986 and three singles on Siren/Virgin in 1987/88 – her releases might of stopped for almost two decades but she never stopped recording. The 10 songs show not only continuous activity in her North-West home studio, but to be consistently creative, moving forward and relevant. Hip-Hop, Street Soul and House all feature alongside Brenda’s unmistakeable Be-Pop-Dub-Pop song writing. Working as always with partner Gerry Kenny aka Sir Freddie Viadukt, plus a cohort of friends joining across the sphere.

Ron Trent – XLR8R Podcast 756

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 hipodromedeep house, house, interview, podcast, ron trent, xlr8rLeave a comment

Profet b2b Luger @ Platforma Wolff (Bucharest) 02.04.2022

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 hipodromedeep house, electro, house, luger, platforma wolff, profetLeave a comment

Chris Brann – Studies In Form [SEN006]

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 hipodromechris brann, communique records, deep house, house, re-release, reissue, sensuist recordsLeave a comment

Communique Records USA, reactivated the superb house-sublabel Sensuist Records and SEN006 comes from Chris Brann also known for the The Ananda Project and Wamdue Project. The first re-issue since 1997 will be available on solid 180 Gramm vinyl.

Voodoos & Taboos – Tropical Love [CWPT004]

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 hipodromecwpt, house, voodoos & taboosLeave a comment

CWPT deliver four tracks of intoxicating after-hours dance music from Italian duo, Voodoos & Taboos. ‘Tropical Love’ refines the V&T sound further still into physicality and sensuality alike. DJs with a taste for sunrise and beyond are truly spoiled for choice by Voodoos & Taboos, with each track bottling a different level of rave energy. Another fine addition to the steadily expanding back catalogue of Palms Trax’s label, ‘Tropical Love’ is a refreshing turn for those with no intention of calling it a night; heads music with real heart.

Hard Ton – Bigger Is Better Pt.1 [SBOX016]

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 hipodromeacid house, chicago house, hard ton, house, schrodinger’s boxLeave a comment

The genre re-defining chameleons of Hard Ton are back on Schrödinger’s Box with their own brand of style splitting acid house disco. Bigger is Better, a double EP album, has all the depravity and drama you would expect from these disruptors. “Waking Up The House” melts claps, cowbells and vocals over a molten melody. Bold stabbing keys are central to “The Right Thing”, lyrics spiralling skyward as a bitter acid line pulls the track down into the sweaty pit of the club. That TB303 goes into overdrive for the wonderfully demonic hedonism of “Bypass My Love.” Two-stepping jack is given a voice thanks to the breathy words of Josh Caffe as fanfare rains. The understated “Let Yourself Go” is a distant cousin of the bawdy and brutish “I Know A Bitch”, the heavy bass and cutting samples of the finale recalling the basement bruisers of Chicago.

Luca Lozano – Man of Science LP [WRECD2]

July 22, 2022July 21, 2022 hipodromealbum, house, klasse recordings, klasse wrecks, luca lozano, technoLeave a comment

Klasse Wrecks presents Luca Lozano’s 4th album, a collection of both previously unreleased and brand new material. Recorded between the years of 2015 and 2022 and in the locations of various studios in Berlin and Sheffield, ‘Man Of Science’ collates some of the producers most accomplished and interesting work to date.

Man/ipulate – Watatsumi [SENTAKU007]

July 22, 2022July 21, 2022 hipodromehouse, man/ipulate, sentakuLeave a comment

On Sentaku’s seventh release, Man/ipulate encapsulates Watatsumi’s spirit, the legendary water dragon. Known as the ruler of the seas and god of the oceans, he would control storms and rainfalls, protect its waters and transform into animals and human forms making him one of the most influential creatures in Japanese mythology. Uplifting house groovers.

Pais Tropical – Melodya [THANKYOU013]

July 22, 2022July 21, 2022 hipodromedeep house, house, pais tropical, re-release, reissue, sound metaphors records, thank you, x-energy recordsLeave a comment

Official reissue of dreamy Italian early house project, originally released in 1990, a total balearic house anthem this EP comes with 3 mixes, remastered.

Skatebård @ Lente Kabinet Festival 2022

July 19, 2022July 18, 2022 hipodromedekmantel festival, dekmantel records, disco, house, lente kabinet festival, skatebardLeave a comment

Tecwaa – Elysian On Moon Lake [HNRLP028]

July 13, 2022July 12, 2022 hipodromealbum, dub, electro, hoga nord rekords, house, tecwaaLeave a comment

Höga Nord Rekords kindly welcomes Tecwaa back to the label, following up his last full length-album “Beyond the Altai” with “Elysian on Moon Lake”. He is still exploring the intersections between house, electro, techno and dub and once again he manages to harness the analogue electronics in his machines to produce modern psychedelia. “Elysian On Moon Lake” is rawer, less airy and not as sparkling as his last album. This is a tighter, and slightly darker experience than Tecwaa’s previous work, maybe caused by being in quarantine for extensive time during production, letting some of the dreaminess aside for the harsher reality in a pandemic world. Still, you get a mind-altering experience in a lot of tracks since the album starts off in a lighter tone than how it later develops. Switching from the A- to the B-side works as a rite of passage going from dusk to night; the sun rays through the blinders are replaced by neon light dancing on the walls and ceiling.

Doudou MD @ HÖR (Berlin) 28.06.2022

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 hipodrome777 recordings, doudou md, hor berlin, house, technoLeave a comment

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The Jaffa Kid – Second Frequencies EP [GTD019]

July 12, 2022June 13, 2023 hipodromedaniel pringle, electro, gated recordings, house, the jaffa kidLeave a comment

The Jaffa Kid goes deep with his second EP for Gated, appropriately titled “Second Frequencies”. Kicking off with the beatless but driving “Phased For Days”, the EP has a kind of relentless hypnotism to it, with “Trinian”‘s almost 7 minutes of spaced out electro. Flip to the B and the acid comes to the fore, with “War On Words” and its addictive 303 line pulsing over the Kid’s signature pads. “Tangential” throws in some breaks under gritty acid, and Not The Way rounds out the EP with a truly poignant melodic beatdown.

Thomas Cox – 9371 EP [QED01]

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 hipodromedeep house, house, q.e.d. recordings, thomas coxLeave a comment

Long time deep head Thomas Cox debuts his new label Q.E.D. Recordings with his first solo release. Sounding like these house jams were composed and then stashed at the bottom of the Monogahela River, this three tracker drips with the rusted out grime Pittsburgh was notorious for in its pre-gentrification era.

VA – Soul Of The Makossa Man [WAR5]

July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 hipodromecarlos nilmmns, deep house, f.t.g., groove boys project, house, simoncino, skylax records, warehouse classicsLeave a comment

The Makossa Man is back after a hiatus of 18 years with timeless cover versions from Simoncino, F.T.G, Groove Boys Project & Carlos Nilmmns.

Jellybean – Modern Tribe EP [DG17]

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 hipodromedark grooves records, glenn underground, groovin recordings, house, jellybean, re-release, reissue, relief recordsLeave a comment

Classic 1995 techno-house cuts by Glenn Underground under the moniker of Jellybean.

LB aka Labat – Skincare [SCDD027]

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 hipodromehouse, labat, steel city dance discs, technoLeave a comment

French dynamo LB aka Labat returns for his second EP on Steel City Dance Discs. The Lyon-based artist delivers another collection of eclectic productions, displaying his trademark ability to source and integrate individuality and soul. Skincare’s title track of the same name is a pure house throwback featuring Labat’s trademark punchy 808’s, swirling synths and hypnotic vocal line guaranteed to have you moving on any dancefloor.

Hysteric – Lomabardoni Tool [PP-UTI-12]

July 1, 2022June 29, 2022 hipodromedisco, house, hysteric, lipelis, public possession, under the influenceLeave a comment

This one has secretly been on the sticks of some of your favorite Balearic/Disco D.J.s for quite some time now. Guaranteed dancefloor ecstasy. Finally available for the first time, in season for Summer & festivals.

VA – Beyond Space & Time Vol. 2 [BEST002]

June 26, 2022June 24, 2022 hipodromeantal, beyond space and time, compilation, dam funk, dianne mower, disco, funk, house, jazz, rainbow disco club, rush hour, trio zeroLeave a comment

Internationally recognized and much-loved festival from Japan, Rainbow Disco Club’s offshoot project ”Beyond Space And Time” record label presents their sophomore release. Their second compilation has been compiled by none other than Antal. Also known as the festival’s headliner and the man behind Amsterdam record shop/label Rush Hour, all 11 tracks are selected by Antal in a 2 x 12-inch + bonus 7-inch format. From local Dutch newcomers to ’80s Japanese cult music, rare grooves to danceable house music, and rare Caribbean soul, this compilation is a portrait of music enthusiast Antal Heitlager’s enormous collection and 30-year DJ career, a work of art that can be enjoyed by all music fans.

Sea Of Disillusions – Part II [BLESSYOU006]

June 25, 2022June 15, 2023 hipodromebless you, downtempo, experimental, house, sea of disillusions, sound metaphors records, youcef debbihiLeave a comment

Part II of the Sea of Disillusions project by Youcef Debbihi, another assortment of beautifully produced atmospheric, dubbed out downtempo techno. Yousef Debbihi does it again, another perfect collection of tracks, mandatory for any tasteful DJ bag roaming in the fields of contemporary produced dancefloor business. A crafty display of his mastery in the studio, this EP gives full perspective on Yousef’s oeuvre and capabilities. If you got part I, this is mandatory, another tasting in the downtempo cosmic domaine – no regrets guaranteed.