Peppermint Lounge – Perfect High [DE183]

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 hipodromedark entries editions, dark entries records, electro, italo-disco, joerg burckhardt, matthias elvers, peppermint lounge, re-release, regina petersen, reissue, synth popLeave a comment

Dark Entries Editions reissue ”Perfect High” the 1983 debut 12” by Peppermint Lounge from Germany. The group consisted of Matthias Elvers (synthesizers, bass), Regina Petersen (vocals) and Jorg Burckhardt (drums, strings). They took their name from a popular 1960s discotheque in New York City. Treading the lines between Italo Disco, Electro, and New Wave, the trio crafted a unique sound difficult to classify. Melancholic arpeggiators, a throbbing baseline, stuttering samples, vocoder and the classic Roland TR-808 drum machine run throughout the track, which builds to a majestic crescendo. This reissue includes the original vocal version, backed with a shorter instrumental version.

Videogram – Test Subject 011

October 16, 2017 hipodromeitalo-disco, magnus sellergren, space disco, videogramLeave a comment

Swedish producer Magnus Sellergren set out to expand his musical vision with “Test Subject 011”; a four-track EP that sees him injecting both Italo and Space Disco to the trademark Videogram sound.
Drawing inspiration from the Netflix hit series “Stranger Things”, the EP blends driving John Carpenter-esque rhythms with softer melodies, pulsating riffs with dance-friendly drum beats, and outlandish synth and sample-driven soundscapes with soothing, melancholic string arrangements – creating an exciting horror synth EP that’s simultaneously intense and lush.

WLDV – Retribution [GD026]

October 8, 2017February 6, 2018 hipodromeelectro, giallo disco records, gionata ecclesia, italo-disco, we love dolce vita, wldvLeave a comment

WLDV returns to Giallo Disco with their unique brand of Zombified Splat-alo. Four brand new tracks from the Basque DJ and producer taking in certified doom and club bangers alike. The decayed remnants of old churches, of countless unofficial Dawn Of The Dead sequels. Gore, disco pow(d)er, summer dresses soaked in blood. Stop screaming, grab the fire axe baby.

Byron – Too Much [BST-X023]

October 8, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromebest record, byron, disco, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Official remastered limited edition of this down-tempo disco heaven from one-hit wonders Byron. Originally released in 1985 on the Italian label Golden Sound, ‘Too Much’ is a must for any discerning Balearic record bag. A side contains the original vocal version and on the B side there is the original instrumental plus the warmest Remix version previously available only on the rarest Byron Album from 1985.

Kasso – Kasso [BST-X022]

October 8, 2017October 6, 2017 hipodromebest, best record, claudio simonetti, disco, italo-disco, jellybean, john benitez, kassoLeave a comment

This new release from Best Record Italy contains for the first time the 3 tracks edited and mixed by John Jellybean Benitez between 1981 and 1982 of the Italo Disco songs by Kasso (the pseudonym used by Claudio Simonetti) who became a classic in the underground house music scene of N.Y. and Chicago.

The Hacker – Midnight Bliss [BAP105]

October 4, 2017October 3, 2017 hipodromebordello a parigi, electro, italo-disco, michel amato, the hackerLeave a comment

Over his twenty year The Hacker has traversed a spread of styles, from frosted electro to raging techno slammers. ”Midnight Bliss” shows another side of this multitalented artist. Warmth flows from the title piece. Clean rhythm patterns are spiked by synthlines as liquid melodies are swirled into a carefree cocktail that simply radiates. “Heavy Duty Disco” takes over the flip and runs headlong into speakers. The Hacker builds a track of generous proportions. Textured keys weave through columns of toms and snapping beats before bruising basslines descend for a late night encounter of formidable intent.

H&S – Sandy Traces [HS001]

October 4, 2017February 28, 2023 hipodromedisco, h&s, hysteric, italo-disco, mothball record, shelterLeave a comment

Mothball Record presents the first collaboration between Hysteric (Public Possession, Fuego International, Bordello A Parigi) and Shelter (from Plaisir Partagé and International Feel), who are now working together as H&S. Both known for their edit skills and obscure taste, they now bring us dark balearic versions of two underground Italo killers. With strong new beat influences, and two versions of each track for added flexibility, this record can fit easily in different sets.

VA – Riviera Disco Vol. 8 [BAP103]

September 26, 2017October 24, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, can love be synth?, disco, electro, house, iamnotarobot, italo-disco, kraver, model man, riviera discoLeave a comment

The 8th volume in the Riviera Disco series with Model Man and Kraver from The Netherlands, Iamnotarobot from Spain and Can Love Be Synth from Germany.

Salta & Roma – Hokus Pokus [BAP102]

September 26, 2017October 24, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, italo-disco, mike salta, morten roma, salta & romaLeave a comment

Synth wizards Salta & Roma return to Bordello A Parigi with four magical heaters!

G. Race – On Fire [BAP100]

September 26, 2017April 14, 2022 hipodromebordello a parigi, g. race, italo-disco, merak music, re-release, reissue, umberto benottoLeave a comment

The 100th release on Bordello A Parigi had to be something special. The official re-issue of this huge italo banger originally released in 1984 on Merak Music.

Win2Win – Fantasia 500 [WE004]

September 26, 2017December 16, 2021 hipodromedisco, electro, fabrizio mammarella, house, italo-disco, phillip lauer, win2win, wrong eraLeave a comment

WIN2WIN - Fantasia 500

Win2Win is a new project from two of Slow Motion’s most loyal artists Phillip Lauer and Fabrizio Mammarella. Fantasia 500 channels the spirit of Detroit electro and even dare we say it ghetto house through the disco grinder to make something totally new. With enough chug and swagger to rock any floor this four tracker is 100% party ready.

Intergalactic Gary @ Clone 25, Shelter Amsterdam 15.076.2017

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 hipodromechicago house, clone records, electro, intergalactic gary, italo-disco, mixmag, shelter amsterdamLeave a comment

Pussycat – Le Chat [BST-X021]

September 19, 2017December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, disco, italo-disco, pussycat, re-release, reissue, victorio pezzollaLeave a comment

PUSSYCAT - Le Chat

Limited edition remastered reissue of an obsure Italian Balearic Disco song produced and arranged by Victorio Pezzolla. The plus on this limited edition reissue is that the production is directly handled by the former producer to obtain a more accurate sound compared from the first release.

Marlon Benjamins – Second Wave Transmission 002

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 hipodromeacid, electro, italo-disco, marlon benjamins, podcast, second waveLeave a comment

Dunkeltier – Beyond The Iron Curtain (716 Exclusive Mix)

September 7, 2017September 5, 2017 hipodrome716 music, disco, dunkeltier, italo-disco, minimal synth, podcast, sneakerLeave a comment

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Cellophane – Gimme Love [BST-X014]

August 5, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromealessandro novaga, best record, cellophane, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CELLOPHANE - Gimme Love

Official remastered reissue of the italo-disco classic song: Gimme Love, a tribute for the legendary Cellophane Club in Rimini active during 80s. This limited edition release contains the original long version on the A side plus the ”Italian Version” on the B side.

Yellow Beach Balls – Space Cat [MSDN1207]

June 29, 2017October 7, 2024 hipodromedisco, intergalactic fm, italo-disco, mysidian records, synth pop, yellow beach ballsLeave a comment

Submitted to the IntergalacticFM Demo Contest in 2010, Space Cat, was a hit for all that tuned in and a personal favourite of I-F who jammed it plenty on his Bottomless Pit show. A vinyl release looked promising but never came to fruition for unknown reasons. Several rumors swirled and cryptic messages posted to the internet before Yellow Beach Balls all but disappeared. Almost 7 years to the date of the demo contest and we still don’t know the story behind Yellow Beach Balls, but we do get the release of the Space Cat EP including 3 lo-fi synth-pop tracks to join the aforementioned title-track.

Ric Piccolo – The Sound Of Pampas [SZABO006]

June 29, 2017February 22, 2023 hipodromedisco, italo-disco, ric piccolo, ricardo piccolo, violette szaboLeave a comment

Argentinian disco maestro Ric Piccolo with four slamming cuts on the sixth Violette Szabo release.

DECA – Alkaidb [DECA002]

June 20, 2017October 31, 2017 hipodromealbum, ambient, bordello a parigi, deca, disco, electro, italo-disco, mothball record, re-release, reissue, synth pop, videoradioLeave a comment

Originally released in 1986, “Alkaid” was the first solo release of DECA following his debut appearance on the cult various artists compilation “Angelo Segreti”. The original edition was published in a tiny edition on the independent Italian label Videoradio and to this day remains a rare and sought after album. Following Mothball and Bordello’s continued work with DECA, they make this diverse and fascinating collection of music available to a wider audience. On this instrumental LP we can hear elements of modern classical, synth-pop, dark ambient and even some middle eastern influence.

Joe Garrasco & M.M – Action [DE160]

May 12, 2017July 17, 2024 hipodromedark entries records, domenico ricchini, fuori di testi, italo-disco, jimmy mcfoy, joe garrasco, mm, out records, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Dark Entries presents a 4-song EP of songs by the Italo Disco duo. In 1985 Domenico Ricchini teamed up with Joe Garrasco, a DJ at Free Club a Super Dancing Discotheque in Braone, Italy. Their first composition together was another hit single for Joe Yellow, “I’m Your Lover” released in 1986. In Spring 1986 the duo began working on a new song for a yet unnamed side project. They spent a few days at 33 Studio in Milan and recorded “Love Sex For Sale” with Jimmy Mc Foy on vocals. This project was titled Garrasco’s and the single was released in 1986 on Fuori Di Testi. Unsatisfied with the mix, they booked a fresh session at Regson Studio in Milan to re-record the song. The result was re-naming the projecting Joe Garrasco & M.M. (for the band Marita – Marillena) and the song as “Action” released on Out Records in 1986.