VA – Everywhere Pt. 2 LP [PARTOUT0.02]

September 24, 2022September 23, 2022 hipodromeacid, av1, binh baggs, compilation, do x samuel, electro, house, huebsch originators, partout, the trots, yateLeave a comment

A year on from the first installment, French electro stable Partout are back with a second volume of Everywhere, introducing the world to more of their deep cover operators working their studios in pursuit of machine funk perfection. AV1 leads with some trippy acid goodness, while Binh Baggs has a techier intention. The Trots bring something ghoulish and nasty to the table with ‘Pelusa’, while Yate plays around with trancey tropes in a gnarly rave context. There’s bags of personality spilling out of these tracks, confirming Partout as a reliable destination for refreshing approaches to the electro-techno tradition.

Novidade – Voaria [ISLE015]

September 18, 2022August 30, 2023 hipodromeafrican, bubblegum, disco, house, isle of jura recods, novidade, outernational, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Originally released in 1990 ‘Voaria’ was written by Benjamin Nhassavele and produced & arranged by the late Tata Sibeko, the revered South African producer and member of Kabasa. Taken from the LP of the same name ‘Voaria’ was released at a time when early house music was emerging as a key influence in the South African musical landscape, an evolvement of the Bubblegum pop sound that had fused disco and boogie with township funk. Characterised by Roland kick drums, Yamaha DX7s and Juno Synthesisers the Kwaito sound is the musical heartbeat of ‘Voaria’. Featuring Benjamin on lead vocals ‘Voaria’ comes in 2 versions, a main House mix on the A side and the Clubhouse mix on the flip which switches up the arrangement placing more emphasis on the groove.

Code 6 – Second Chapter [OW001-PWV]

September 17, 2022November 15, 2023 hipodromecode 6, deep techno, house, joey beltram, nu groove records, orange wedge, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Joey Beltram 1991 timeless classic is back on vinyl, originally released on Nu Groove. This reissue from brand new imprint Orange Wedge hears the original in fully-remastered glory, charting the proto-bleep tones of a trio of quizzical ‘Quad’ tunes. These B-side tracks are very nicely intro’ed by ‘C.O.D.E.S.’, a trance track which seems to revel quite well in the wonder of cyberspace, lilting between two chords in permanent alternation.

Hans Berg – A Floor of Stars [LOZHANSO]

September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 hipodromebreaks, hans berg, house, klasse recordings, klasse wrecks, luca lozano, technoLeave a comment

Swedish born, London based producer Hans Berg provides the title track ‘A Floor of Stars’ for a brand new white label from Klasse Wrecks. Starry-eyed rave nostalgia for the 2020s, produced and presented without a cheapshot gimmick in sight. Luca Lozano provides a interpretation on the flip, increasing the breakbeat pressure slightly and taking a left turn into the hoover-vortex continuum. Its a space race journey of sorts, with the producer adorning the track with more rave decoration and climactic pianos flourishes.

Mr. G – Sound Groove Emotion EP [CH005]

September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 hipodromechildhood, house, mr. g, technoLeave a comment

Childhood returns with a 4 tracker 12” by Mr. G. This record continues to elaborate on the rather obscure path that G already explored with last years album The Forced Force is not the True Force, yet focuses a bit more on the magic of the dance floor. Ranging from hypnotic patterns over house grooves to fast forward techno funk: this record clearly shows again that Mr. G always manages to keep his distinct signature sound we all love him for, even while advancing into unknown territory. Another magical ride, delivered by yours truly, the Childhood team.

N.A.D. – A Day In May [RHM036]

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 hipodromehouse, mustafa ali, n.a.d., new age dance, rush hour, technoLeave a comment

The legendary N.A.D. follows up the aptly titled ‘Electro EP’ with the punishing ‘A Day in May’, a scorching hot four track technofunk monster that marries the Detroit and Kalamazoo techno traditions with classic UK techno. Absolutely exceptional high-octane material destined to set any dancefloor on fire.

DJ Spider – Enter The Void EP [SP009]

September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 hipodromedj spider, house, spinning plates, technoLeave a comment

Veteran of the New York City underground DJ Spider returns after a couple of years on London’s Spinning Plates with more of his idiosyncratic takes on techno with the new four-tracker Enter The Void. On the first side you’ll be entranced by the brooding locomotive chug of ‘Hyperspace Wardance’ which is treated to a swirling and textured rework by the ever reliable Phil Moffa next – a proper back room dub that goes deep. Over on the flip there’s the industrial edged sci-fi menace of ‘Space Aggressor Squadron’ and followed by the atmospheric slow burner ‘Incineration Of Years & Truth’.

Carlos Souffront @ Dekmantel Festival 2022

August 26, 2022August 29, 2022 hipodromecarlos souffront, dekmantel festival, dekmantel records, house, technoLeave a comment

San Proper @ HÖR (Berlin) 06.08.2022

August 15, 2022August 9, 2022 hipodromehor berlin, house, san properLeave a comment

RA.843 Nosedrip

August 13, 2022August 10, 2022 hipodromedrum & bass, experimental, house, interview, Nosedrip, podcast, resident advisor, stroomLeave a comment

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Fantastic Man – Alltogethernow EP [OYSTER42]

August 5, 2022August 4, 2022 hipodromefantastic man, house, kalahari oyster cultLeave a comment

Esteemed proponent of outré dancefloor manoeuvres, Superconscious Records co-founder Fantastic Man makes his Kalahari debut proper. Having shown up for rework duties on a couple of occasions, we find the mutable oddball at his most trippy and esoteric. In fact, OYSTER42 is the handiwork of a producer who has his formula of balmy, lysergic dance music down to an exact science.

Förslag På Musik – Bre Dang / Sincerely Yours [SR7001]

August 5, 2022August 4, 2022 hipodromedisco, downtempo, dub, forslag pa musik, house, sunken rock recordingsLeave a comment

Förslag På Musik is back for his third strike on Sunken Rock Recordings in the format of a proper 7” inch double sider. In his charectaristic breezy style the A side moves around somewhere in between reaggae and dreamy synth vibes while the flip takes you on dubbed out excursion filled with heavy bass and drums.

Tullio De Piscopo – Stop Bajon (Primavera – Michal Gray remixes) [MS515]

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 hipodromedisco, high fashion music, house, michael gray, tullio de piscopoLeave a comment

Napolitano artist Tullio De Piscopo’s ‘Stop Bajon’ was a massive mid eighties club hit and Chicago House anthem. His Italo disco, proto house, balearic classic was made for warm summer evenings, a gentle breeze in the air, beer in hand and smiley faces abound. Michael Gray has kept the downbeat groove and added some great additional beat production on his new remix.

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.