VA – ÆX012 [AEX012]

July 9, 2020July 8, 2020 hipodromealbert van abbe, compilation, detroit techno, electro, indigo aera, jasper wolff, kaap, taupe, tetelepta, troyLeave a comment

ÆX is back with the 12th installment for its various artist compilation series. ÆX012 presents 2 new names to the ÆX roster: Troy and Albert van Abbe. They are responsible for 2 high-energy techno rollers which set the tone for this bold new ÆX chapter. They are accompanied by households Taupe – showing his skills with a Drexciyan electro-techno workout. On the B-side, we find a typical melodic 909 jam by Jasper Wolff while Tetelepta and Kaap finish things off in dub-depth craft and mastery. Strong 6 track dub & Detroit influenced techno compilation.

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Sterac – Aeras [AERA025]

November 8, 2019July 8, 2020 hipodromedetroit techno, indigo aera, sterac, steve rachmadLeave a comment

Indigo Aera presents a new release by none other than Sterac. This two tracker consists of two timeless Detroit rooted techno masterclasses which are a perfect fit for the Indigo philosophy: classic melodic techno music aimed at dancefloors.

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VA – Lost Archives Special I/V [AERA016]

October 25, 2016March 8, 2023 hipodromeantal, antigone, Ø, compilation, deniro, don williams, indigo aera, jasper wolff, louis haiman, maarten mittendorff, makam, san proper, skudge, stephen brown, sterac, technoLeave a comment

Amsterdam label Indigo Aera, the brainchild of Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff, celebrates five years with Lost Archives Special compilation. The five-vinyl box set features 18 tracks from the likes of Skudge, Makam, Don Williams, San Proper & Antal, Ø [Phase], Deniro, Louis Haiman, Antigone, Sterac, Stephen Brown, Joris Voorn and label heads Jasper Wolff and Maarten Mittendorff.

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part I / part II / part III / part IV / part V

Louis Haiman – The Cosmic Memory EP [AERA017]

October 2, 2016September 15, 2021 hipodromeambient techno, deep techno, indigo aera, louis haiman, marcel dettmannLeave a comment

HAIMAN, Louis - The Cosmic Memory EP

Louis Haiman returns to Indigo Aera with The Cosmic Memory EP, which features two originals as well as a remix by Berghain heavyweight Marcel Dettmann. His first single here is ‘How Free Am I’, and is eight delicate minutes of floating ambience and subtle, stripped back rhythm. It’s all in the bassline at first, after pixel thin synths float in like fireflies before static crackle and soft percussions flesh out the heavenly sound world. Soothing and absorbing throughout, it becomes a forceful and high pressure bit of techno in the hands of Marcel Detmann who layers in solid kicks and clacking hits to drive things along. ‘Hidden Knowledge’ is then a slithering bit of atmospheric electro with rumbling synths and pads suspending you in deep space. It rounds out a captivating EP.

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Takasi Nakajima – Basic Math EP [AERA015]

December 26, 2015November 6, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, indigo aera, takasi nakajimaLeave a comment

Indigo Aera presents the first solo release from Takasi Nakajima known from the duo Different World which he formed together with Claude Young.

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Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff – Cosmic Language EP [AERA010]

February 22, 2015January 25, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, indigo aera, jasper wolff, maarten mittendorffLeave a comment

The new instalment on Indigo æra features three originals by Indigo’s founders Jasper Wolff and Maarten Mittendorff. This release, a little bit more tough styled compared to their previous releases, still perfectly maintains the detroit-esque melodic elements. Cosmic Language EP is about the visualization of soundwaves into geometric forms….

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Kirk Degiorgio – Unreleased 1991-1992 [AERA009]

November 1, 2013July 8, 2020 hipodromedetroit techno, indigo aera, kirk degiorgioLeave a comment

Indigo Aera is very honored to release these precious gems from Kirk Degiorgio’s personal archive. Kirk found the tracks by accident going through his DAT tapes from 1991-1992. Time captured in music which deserves to be on black gold.

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Stephen Brown / Jonas Kopp – Lost Archives – Part III [AERA007.3]

August 24, 2013June 12, 2018 hipodromeindigo aera, jonas kopp, stephen brown, technoLeave a comment

Part three of the Lost Archives Series including 2 heavy tracks for the floor. On the A-side, Stephen Brown contributes with ‘The Flow’ in which he perfectly shows his own distinctive trademark sound. Moving synths on top of a rolling tribalesque beat. On the B-side we find Jonas Kopp with ‘Telergía’. It’s one of his most melodic pieces to date, which therefore makes a perfect match with Indigo. Up to date techno with old school Detroit influences.

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Makam / Roch Dadier – Lost Archives – Part II [AERA007.2]

March 22, 2013September 28, 2017 hipodromedetroit, guy blanken, indigo aera, makam, pacou, roch dadier, technoLeave a comment

The second EP in their new “Lost Archives” series stands out in it’s clear dancefloor direction and it’s recognizable oldschool feel. On the A side Makam brings in a typical oldschool techno track which resemblances a mixture between old Jeff Mills material and Robert hood’s Floorplan output. The title of the B track simply points out it’s purpose. Roch and Pacou were resident DJ’s at Tresor, when they recorded this track for Roch Dadier’s Label Portrait in 2002. However, short afterwards it was recorded, Roch stopped his label, so this gem never saw the light of day. Pacou and Roch Dadier show us that tribalistic techno is still actual these days with this rhythmic piece of music.

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Skudge / Different World – Lost Archives I [AERA007.1]

February 13, 2013March 8, 2023 hipodromeclaude young, different world, differentworld, indigo aera, skudge, takasi nakajimaLeave a comment

First of a four-part series focusing on unreleased material from those close to the Indigo Aera label. Skudge with a special re-version of the intro they use often in their live setup. From the start this track keeps on building. Real tension for the dancefloor. On the B-side, Claude Young & Takasi Nakajima under their Different World alias with a real emotive hi tech soul techno track.

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Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part III)

January 7, 2013January 14, 2013 hipodromealan hurst, asso, automatic tasty, axis records, baz reznik, bunker records, cititrax, claro intelecto, clone records, creme organization, cyril, d'marc cantu, dark entries records, degada saf, delano smith, delsin records, delta funktionen, dino sabatini, do it yourself fuck the rest records, downwards records, echospace, elitechnique, emotional response, fachwerk, frustrated funk, fxhe records, hard corps, hospital productions, indigo aera, innergaze, iron curtis, jacob korn, jahiliyya fields, jeff mills, karriem riggins, l.i.e.s., legowelt, linea aspera, lives of angels, louis haiman, luke hess, m>o>s recordings, makam, mantra, mike dehnert, minimal wave records, mirau musik, mote evolver, music man, nick anthony simoncino, orgue electronique, oscar mulero, peoples potential unlimited, peter van hoesen, photodementia, private records, prologue, prplx, red cavity records, regis, robert hood, shifted, silent servant, soviet soviet, stones throw, stress, sushitech records, tanz ohne musik, tempo, thug records, time to express, type, uncanny valley, vatican shadow, versalife, warm up recordings, wil-ru records2 Comments

Finally we are at the last part of the 2012 review. In the first part of our review, the preferences of our followers are shown, according to the number of click and stars. Top 3 albums of the years, top 3 EPs, compilations and mixes loved by our followers can be seen here.

In the second part, I presented some of my favorite events and performances from last year. For more details go here.

Continue reading “Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part III)” →

Louis Haiman – Soul Purpose [AERA006]

October 17, 2012November 6, 2019 hipodromealbum, detroit, house, indigo aera, louis haiman, technoLeave a comment

Indigo Aera’s 6th release by Louis Haiman called ‘Soul Purpose’ is a real journey trough time. Having released two of this tracks on early Transmat compilation CD’s, the other six unreleased tracks are carefully mined from Louis’ archive of 15 to 20 years old. Louis Haiman’s music is a balance of gentle synth arrangements swimming atop a sea of low-end frequencies. Ambient soundscapes drift among layer after layer of meandering melodies while deep, syncopated rhythms and bass keep listeners grounded. A study in contrasts, his compositions are both tranquil and urgent brought on by some of his earliest influences.

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VA – Lost Archives Special I/V [AERA016]

Louis Haiman – The Cosmic Memory EP [AERA017]

Takasi Nakajima – Basic Math EP [AERA015]

Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff – Cosmic Language EP [AERA010]

Kirk Degiorgio – Unreleased 1991-1992 [AERA009]

Stephen Brown / Jonas Kopp – Lost Archives – Part III [AERA007.3]

Makam / Roch Dadier – Lost Archives – Part II [AERA007.2]

Skudge / Different World – Lost Archives I [AERA007.1]

Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part III)

Louis Haiman – Soul Purpose [AERA006]

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