4M International – Space Operator [PM12006]

November 27, 2014May 27, 2020 hipodrome4m international, electro, full time records, good vibes, goody music, italo-disco, maurizio de stefaniLeave a comment

Spaced out disco electro. The mysteriously named 4M International was a side project of the production team behind short lived Italo group Trilogy (”Not Love”, ”Black Devil” etc). ”Space Operator” is the only record the outfit recorded and is an ultra spacey, pitched down, cosmic anthem based around fellow Italian band Traks’ ”Drums Power” record, taking the rhythm track and adding a wealth of killer sound FX, synth washes and sinister vocoded voices inviting us to join them in some intergalactic space travel. Released in 1982 on Full Time records off-shoot Good Vibes.

Ubre Blanca – Terminal Island EP [CDR12011]

November 27, 2014January 19, 2022 hipodromeandy brown, clan destine records, electro, italo-disco, joel stone, ubre blancaLeave a comment

UBRE BLANCA - Terminal Island

Ubre Blanca return with their second release for Clan Destine. Continuing with their obsessions of 70’s and 80’s horror and B movie soundtracks, fat synth sounds and live drums, Joel Stone and Andy Brown bring us a more evolved sound with the Terminal Island EP. A heady mix of full on synth and live drums, mixed with some more atmospheric pieces this time around. Terminal Island takes us straight to some tropical island where some horrifying shit is going down. Bringing to mind old cinematic masterpieces like Cannibal Holocaust mixed with Miami Vice.

Kid Machine – Red Planet EP [RL013]

November 27, 2014March 30, 2022 hipodromeelectro, italo-disco, kid machine, mark wilkinson, red laser recordsLeave a comment

Four tracks of atom crushing slo-mo disco darkness, creating hazy semi real dreams of isolation and paranoia on the red planets vast emptiness. The first track alone ‘Invasion’ is a dance floor soundsmash to rival any recent disco chug. The story continues with the quicker pace and acerbic tones of ‘Rulers of the Red Planet’. ‘Martian Emotion’ drifts more towards ‘beautiful space ballad’ and finally the grand finale to the story of this EP is the dark and foreboding John Carpenteresque ‘Last Day On Mars’. The track completes a journey in sound so well accomplished it will have you feeling like you just watched a 3 hour sci-fi epic inside your mind.

The Hunt – Revengers Of The Darkness [GD007]

November 27, 2014October 10, 2019 hipodromeelectro, giallo disco records, herbert west, italo-disco, jerome lesterps, the huntLeave a comment

Stylishly blending a powerhouse mix of EBM Machismo, New Beat Sleaze and Space Disco’s hot synth solos, ‘Revengers Of The Darkness’ throbs like a robot post-the singularity on a quest for alien sewer sex. Giallo Disco are more than honored to present the debut EP from this fantastic group. Five cinematic dancefloor bombs for the discerning listener.

Machinegewehr – Carradine [BAP034]

November 27, 2014October 24, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, electro, italo-disco, machinegewehrLeave a comment

This new Bordello A Parigi 12″ sees Machinegewehr on a solo tip with two killer Italo numbers, with the title cut “Carradine” seemingly positioned to look skywards throughout such is the soaring synth work at play. Complementing this, “Guarding The Frontiers” is a more supple and dare we say subtle affair that really highlights the artist’s talent for intricate melodies.

International Music System – Dancing Therapy [DE078]

November 10, 2014July 17, 2024 hipodromedark entries records, giorgio stefani, i.m.s., international music system, italo-disco, maurizio cavalieri, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

When Dark Entries reissue Italo-disco records, they tend to be slept-on or long-forgotten gems. That’s certainly the case with International Music Therapy’s “Dancing Therapy”, something of a break dance-era anthem that was popular in underground clubs around its’ 1984 release. The version included here – the ‘Special Remix’ – is undoubtedly the definitive version of the track, and interestingly sits somewhere between New York freestyle and throbbing, arpeggio-heavy Italo-disco. On the flip you’ll find “Love Games”, a track from the I.M.S album not included on the 1984 single.

Charlie – Spacer Woman [DE077]

November 10, 2014August 9, 2022 hipodromecharlie, dark entries editions, dark entries records, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

It would be fair to say that Charlie’s “Spacer Woman” is one of the better-known Italo-disco anthems, which makes it all the more surprising that Dark Entries has chosen to reissue it. This is not a criticism, though; they’ve given Maurice Cavalieri and Giorgio Stefani’s original the remaster treatment, and it sounds even more alien, exciting and oddball as it did back in 1983. The original vocal version – all woozy synths, throbbing arpeggios, wonky beats and typically eccentric vocals – is backed by the Instrumental version, which is the preferred mix of choice for many Italo DJs. If it’s not in your collection already, it should be.

VA – Royal Athlete Vol. 1 [RAD001]

November 4, 2014October 13, 2022 hipodromeantoni maiovvi, bill ambrose, dimitri soemotional, electro, hot pony, italo-disco, marika gauchi, royal athlete, the dreamers, vexkiddyLeave a comment

Royal Athlete is a new venture from Berlin’s Hot Pony party, a well-loved excuse to play camp Italo, boogie and ’80s electro from former Bristol residents Vexkiddy and Antoni Maiovvi. Both offer up tracks on this debut 12″, with Vexkiddy’s bouncy synth funk throw-down “Robotic Understanding” – all squidgy melodies and darting rhythms – just edging out Maovvi’s italo-revivalism in the highlight stakes. Elsewhere, UK Italo royalty Bill Ambrose and Marika Gauchi join forces as The Dreamers’ for the deliciously camp “He’s My Man”, before Berlin newcomer Dimitri SoEmotional delivers “Unconditionally”, a chunk of deep modern boogie.

Hysteric – Halloween A Parigi 2014

October 30, 2014October 29, 2014 hipodromebordello a parigi, disco, halloween, hysteric, italo-disco, synth popLeave a comment

Francisco – Lineabeat [SLOMO015]

October 30, 2014November 3, 2017 hipodromedisco, francesco de bellis, francisco, italo-disco, slow motion recordsLeave a comment

Linea Beat is Slow Motion’s latest offshoot, focusing strictly on the whacked out sounds of mid-eighties electronic disco. Long term label partner Francisco has turned his drum machines up to 11 and set lazers stun on this jacking disco 12”. Side A sees Cosmo joining the fun bringing along with him the ghost of cult Italo favourites Fun Fun for a throbbing excursion into sunrise elettro. Hands will be in the air for this one for sure. On the flip side things are sleazy, breezy and pulsating with the swagger of Rimini in 1986

Kid Machine Live @ Magic Waves, Loftus Hall (Berlin) 20.07.14

October 29, 2014March 11, 2015 hipodromeelectro, italo-disco, kid machine, live act, loftus hall, magic waves, mark wilkinsonLeave a comment

East Wall – Silence [ED001]

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 hipodromeangelo bergamini, charlie mallozzi, east wall, elettrica dischi, fabrizio chiari, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, synth pop, wilma notariLeave a comment

The ultra rare LP “Silence” by East Wall sees Fabrizio Chiari and Wilma Notari traverse through a variety of styles with a number of standout tracks.

East Wall – Eyes Of Glass [NC011]

October 29, 2014October 5, 2017 hipodromeangelo bergamini, charlie mallozzi, east wall, fabrizio chiari, italo-disco, no comment, re-release, reissue, synth popLeave a comment

Band of Fabrizio Chiari (ex keyboardist of Kirlian Camera) and produced by Charlie Mallozzi (already involved in Kirlian Camera), Angelo Bergamini collaborated to the 12″ Eyes Of Glass.

Nord Est – Overnight [SP001]

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 hipodromeitalo-disco, nord est, re-release, reissue, sangy productionsLeave a comment

Official 2011 reissue in limited edition 500 copies Originally

Martin Duvall – All Night [BAP037]

October 29, 2014December 14, 2021 hipodromearoy dee, bordello a parigi, italo-disco, martin c de waal, martin duvall, spaventi d'azurro, spaventi dazzurroLeave a comment

DUVALL, Martin - All Night

Martin Duvall is the music alter ego of all-round artist Martin C de Waal from Amsterdam. Produced by Topless and mixed and arranged by Spaventi D’Azzurro and Aroy Dee.

N.O.I.A. – The Rule To Survive: 31th Anniversary [NEXIT001]

October 15, 2014January 15, 2018 hipodromeitalo-disco, n.o.i.a., n.o.i.a. records, noia, prins thomasLeave a comment

Italian band N.O.I.A. was amongst the first electronic music groups to emerge in the late seventies and early eighties alongside peers like Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode. Nowadays they are re-releasing their back catalogue alongside a carefully curated selection of contemporary remixes and this latest package features Rule To Survive with a remix from Prins Thomas.

Andre & Leslie – Stress [KAS001]

October 15, 2014October 13, 2014 hipodromeandré brasseur, andre & leslie, italo-disco, kasset, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Kasset is very proud to announce the first release, Andre and Leslie – Stress. It is a re-issue of a track originally released in 1979 on the cusp of the Belgium new wave explosion.

De-De-Mo – ‘Cause I Need You ‘Cause I Love You [BAP031]

October 15, 2014October 24, 2023 hipodromebordello a parigi, dario dedemo, de-de-mo, flemming dalum, italo-discoLeave a comment

Another true italo holy grail sees the light again on the Bordello A Parigi label! Originally released in 1984 and high in demand ever since. The euphoric synths and the spacey vocals accompanied by Dario Dedemo makes this record a crazy addictive classic. Fully remastered tracks for your best listening pleasure and on top a killer remix by the one and only Flemming Dalum.

The Hasbeens – Maybe [BAP030]

October 15, 2014June 28, 2022 hipodromealden tyrell, bordello a parigi, dj overdose, electro, italo-disco, jeroen warmenhoven, the hasbeensLeave a comment

Trying is the first step towards failure. Alden Tyrell and DJ Overdose are back once again with the misery!

Pink & Black – Sometimes I Wish [ERC015]

September 11, 2014March 30, 2023 hipodromeemotional rescue, emotional response recordings, italo-disco, pink & black, synth popLeave a comment

Emotional Rescue takes a look towards the dancefloor sounds of Britain underground 80s electronic synth-pop scene for their next release. From Dallas’ infamous ecstacy fueled Starck club to the Le Palace in Paris, it was such music that while not gaining wider pop recognition, become classics of their time and the secret finds for today’s DJs.