Geier Aus Stahl – Strapazen Und Genesung [KH043]

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022 hipodromealbum, cold wave, experimental, geier aus stahl, industrial, knekelhuis, leonard prochazkaLeave a comment

Geier aus Stahl is one of the many artistic guises of Leonard Prochazka. No superfluous elements take away from the core experience of his sound. Somewhere a statement from David Byrne crossed our path, able to highlight something of the essence of Leonard’s art: “No matter how alienated the subject or the singer might appear, the groove and its connection to the body would provide solace and grounding. But the edgy, uncomfortable stuff was still on the foreground”. The debut album ‘Strapazen und Genesung’ takes us to an exciting world that twists, squeaks and creaks, yet is grounded by an unmistakable groove.

SSIEGE – Meteora [KH035]

April 17, 2022April 14, 2022 hipodromeambient, experimental, knekelhuis, ssiegeLeave a comment

SSIEGE have struck our non-linear world with Meteora. Its elusiveness might be its biggest strength. Indicating a genre is a lost cause. Any description locating it safely inside well-defined boundaries falls flat. Neither analogue or digital, neither old or contemporary, these 5 tracks evoke an androgynous world that is at once open and veiled. A place where presence and absence and weightlessness and gravity are simultaneous. Bathing in colorful light, this record is like a slightly melancholic dream able to usher in a new day or soundtrack the last rays of sunlight

VA – and felt like… [KH037]

July 3, 2021June 29, 2021 hipodromeambient, compilation, experimental, knekelhuisLeave a comment

VARIOUS - And Felt Like

Compilation of all new productions from a wealth of international talent, put together by Knekelhuis.

Label Text “This is a story of friendship, about how it grows stronger through the years. But it’s just as much about fledgling togetherness and shared art in times of crisis. The result is an introspective document of contemporary music, in spirit of Eno and Hassell. A space where we embrace our differences and speak the language of collectivity together, where we reflect, adapt and value each artist’s contribution equally. To witness a multitude of cultural backgrounds that speak one like-minded language. Soothing and illuminating. And felt like…”

Electric Party – Play [KH036]

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 hipodromealbum, electric party, experimental, knekelhuis, minimal synth, rene van rijnLeave a comment

ELECTRIC PARTY - Play

Amsterdam, 1982. Smoke fills the streets, squatters clash violently with the police, uprising is in the air. In this disorderly mess, the worlds of activism, art, fashion, and nightlife converged into an explosion of creativity. Amidst all of this Electric Party, the brainchild of René van Rijn, released the ‘Work’ tape on Amsterdam label Fetisj, now a cult cassette for the few who remember. Forty years ago they created this unique blend of no wave, mutant disco, funk, and experimental music. This record consists of 3 of the best tracks from the ‘Work’ tape and 6 unreleased tracks from forgotten cassette tapes, all remastered and restored where necessary. Among them the unreleased anthem ‘Caribe’, which was recorded in Spain as the opening track for a Spanish discotheque in 1987.

Further Reductions – Array [KH031]

September 17, 2020September 10, 2020 hipodromeelectronics, experimental, further reductions, katie rose, knekelhuis, shawn o'sullivan, synth popLeave a comment

FURTHER REDUCTIONS - Array

Old friends Katie Rose and Shawn O’Sullivan, aka Further Reductions, collaborate again with the label. This time the Brooklyn NY two-piece brings a more lo-fi, moody, and outstretched collection of tracks to the table. Each track an instance of their ongoing exploration of new sounds, the defining characteristic of their work. This material evokes the spirit of mellow 90s, acid-era, Psychic TV-ish, lucid dreaminess. Soothing, monotonous, yet disrupted by a feast of kicks reminiscent of Gary Numan drum parties. Summer darkness.

De Ambassade – Standhouden [KH030]

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 hipodromede ambassade, knekelhuis, pascal pinkert, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

On this third, consecutive 7” for Knekelhuis they showcase a slightly darker side, undoubtedly influenced by these current viral times. Still, shadows are always in need of light. These two anxious tunes are full of metal clanking, eerie synths and rolling basslines taking you straight into industrial territory, albeit with avant-pop leanings. De Ambassade will firmly hold their ground in the dead of night until the smoke clears and the agony of daylight returns.

Patricia Kokett – Bizarr [KH028]

April 16, 2020April 15, 2020 hipodromeacid, album, electro, gediminas jakubka, knekelhuis, new beat, patricia kokett, synth waveLeave a comment

On this long-awaited debut album Patricia Kokett continues his transcendent explorations. Built around a trip to the annual Nine Emperor Gods festival on the island of Phuket, Thailand, Bizarr is the sonic end result of an immersion into Thai ritual culture. The festivities and rituals of this so-called Vegetarian festival, which aim to give health and wisdom back to the community, inspired this beautiful, ecstatic collage of music, self-illuminating Kokett in the process. In this narrative of 6 long, stretched out songs, he conjures up an electrifying sense of catharsis and transcendence. An insert gathering in-depth liner notes about the artistic vision, the travels and the concept behind Bizarr will accompany this release.

Mark Knekelhuis Interview

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 hipodromecarhartt wip, interview, knekelhuis, mark knekelhuis, mark van de maatLeave a comment

Eye – Metamujer [KH026]

November 14, 2019November 15, 2019 hipodromealbum, eye, knekelhuis, laurene exposito, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

EYE is back. Metamujer marks the third installment on the Knekelhuis label and we’re extremely happy to release this document of another chapter in Laurène Exposito’s life. Recorded on various locations ranging from the Swiss mountains to the chalky coasts of Brittany, Metamujer is an 8-track ode to salty love and closeness to nature, a tribute to a modest lifestyle à la Henry David Thoreau. Far from being praise for self-sufficiency, this new LP is deeply influenced by Laurène’s environment. We can hear Korg MS-10 created synthetic waves (Sanatorium) and birds (Luscinia), but one can also catch her singing in Italian, one of 3 languages spoken in Switzerland. Still minimalist and yet more aesthetically diverse, her new sounds are on the edge of EBM and synth pop, between classic minimal wave tunes and rustic ballads on acid.

De Ambassade – Duistre Kamers [KH025]

September 18, 2019September 20, 2019 hipodromealbum, de ambassade, knekelhuis, pascal pinkert, synth popLeave a comment

Something was brooding in the furthest outskirts of Amsterdam. The isolated concrete suburbs of the western part of the city constituted the ideal dwelling place for the writing of De Ambassade’s debut album Duistre Kamers. Pascal Pinkert, accompanied by bass player Timothy Francis, searched for new horizons and managed to find them on this next chapter in the evolution of De Ambassade. Icy electronics display a love for NDW, ragas and raves. Beneath the surface lies a deeper Dutch language narrative celebrating free speech and thought, starkly in opposition with a world where alienation and solitude create ever more distance between all beings. After releasing two, by now classic 7” ep’s, a long player will shine brightly. The album release will feature a long awaited live performance with additional band member Mian.

Cold Front – Beyond The Beat [KH024/DZN01]

June 29, 2019September 17, 2019 hipodromecold front, dizonord, house, knekelhuis, mannequin recordsLeave a comment

Founded in 1990 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cold Front were what you’d call early adaptors, their music at the time of its inception an oddity. This fourpiece, consisting of spouses Ayanna and Cam Muata, Jon Jon Scott and Ron Clark, were far ahead of their time and faded just as rapidly as they entered the stage, only playing a handful of local shows in support of Nine Inch Nails, Meat Beat Manifesto and such, alongside several cameos during early house nights and techno events. Beyond the Beat will burst dancefloors soon. In collaboration with Paris’ recordshop Dizonord, Knekelhuis will close the summer of 2019 with this amazing gem.

VA – Kale Plankieren: Dutch Cassette Rareties 1981 – 1987 Vol. 2 [KH016]

August 27, 2018September 17, 2019 hipodromeanother, compilation, de fabriek, eric toornend, experimental, knekelhuis, minimal synth, synth wave, the hi-tones, van kayeLeave a comment

After last years excellent discoveries from Volume 1, another batch of ‘lost’ and unreleased Dutch (cassette) material is coming back to the future. For this sequel we dug deep into the Dutch lowlands and again found some independent music that’s still relevant today. In the process we met even more amazing musicians and heard great stories from a distant-not-so-distant past. Expect a wide palette of DIY and experimental sounds by artists from Groningen, Zwolle, Arnhem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Tilburg and Deurne.

Patricia Kokett – Diabel [KH017]

July 24, 2018July 23, 2018 hipodromeelectro, gediminas jakubka, knekelhuis, patricia kokett, synth waveLeave a comment

Patricia Kokett’s sound is shrouded in a veil of mysticism. The brainchild of Lithuanian Gediminas Jakubka, Diabel’s metallic heartbeat underlies a magical superstructure that evokes some kind of DMT infused trip. Or possibly even some kind of ancient ritual, where one is intoxicated by serpents blood. Guided by repetitive drum patterns, it creates a slow joint dance that opens the path towards transcendence.

DT CAMP 2018

June 27, 2018January 7, 2019 hipodrome33-10-3402, alessandro adriani, daniele cosmo, das ding, digital tsunami, dt camp, elena sizova, ernestas sadau, heap, identified patient, joshua cordova, knekelhuis, kӣr, lithuania, lux rec, lvrin, mark knekelhuis, marsman, morah, mscln, olivia, patricia kokett, philip berg, phuong-dan, pinkman records1 Comment

Digital Tsunami presents this summer their 3rd rave camp in the wild Lithuania forests, with an insane line-up that makes us droll.

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Violent Quand On Aime – Violent Quand On Aime [KH015]

June 14, 2018June 13, 2018 hipodromealbum, industrial, knekelhuis, minimal synth, violent quand on aimeLeave a comment

Coming from different regions in France, Violent Quand On Aime’s members have joined forces to canalize their energies into something truly essential. Far away from hype and expectation they have created their own peculiar world. Expect a certain electronic griminess with hints of 90’s hiphop, postpunk alienation and an affinity for Musique Concrète. The overall experience is similar to the excitement one feels when hearing something genuinely original. This mini-album is the follow-up to their very impressive 7” on Le Syndicat Des Scorpions.

Meo – Fine Corsa [KH014]

May 16, 2018May 15, 2018 hipodromedaniele mei, disco, knekelhuis, meo, minimal synth, re-release, reissue, synth waveLeave a comment

MEO - Fine Corsa

Meo, pseudonym of Daniele Mei, is a cosmic dj from Rimini, Italy. Fine Corsa was his first record, released in 1985. In those days Meo was active in what was later considered to be the most famous Afro Dance Club in Italy: Melody Mecca. This release is an intensely creative hybrid of many styles and many colors. Even up until the present day this record continues to be very important in some preeminent European clubs.

Job Sifre – Bestaan [KH013]

February 14, 2018February 13, 2018 hipodromeelectro, industrial, job sifre, knekelhuis, synth waveLeave a comment

Job Sifre is one of the guys bringing new blood into the Amsterdam scene. This is the follow-up to his recently released debut on the new Artifical Dance label, where he continues his path of solid EBM fueled electronix. The record ends with the gorgeous ‘At Least We Try’, showing of his more tripping, rhythmic side.

Further Reductions – Disparate Elements [KH011]

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 hipodromeelectro, further reductions, katie rose, knekelhuis, shawn o'sullivan, technoLeave a comment

New York City based Further Reductions is the live project from husband and wife Shawn (aka Vapauteen, 400ppm, Let Er Est) and Katie O’Sullivan (aka Rose E Kross, ppG). Back in 2014 they released their gorgeous debut album on Cititrax records. The album was an adventurous trip, where they pushed forward a unique sound. After all those years there will be a follow up to this EP on Knekelhuis. Expect a fusion of different sounds, grimy and pretty at the same time.

EYE – Cocktail Mexico [KH012]

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 hipodromeeye, knekelhuis, laurene exposito, synth pop, synth waveLeave a comment

Lauréne Exposito is back with a follow up to her well received debut album from last year on Knekelhuis. This new record turned out to be very personal. Life changes and love’s stranges are central themes in all its shapes, sizes and colors. Still, hope takes centerstage. All tracks have been recorded at Lauréne’s home in the French Alps, using analog gear. Take a Cocktail Mexico and immerse yourself into her liberating new trip.

VA – Kale Plankieren: Dutch Cassette Rarities 1981 – 1985 Vol. 1 [KH009]

September 23, 2017January 7, 2022 hipodromeboris dzaneck, cassette, compilation, das ding, de fabriek, industrial, knekelhuis, mark van de maat, minimal synth, necronomicon, plus instruments, rite de passage, roy g biv1 Comment

VARIOUS - Kale Plankieren: Dutch Cassette Rarities 1981-1985 Volume 1

Featuring a wide range of artists (Das Ding, Plus Instruments, De Fabriek for a start!) from the Amsterdam Fetisj scene and cities such as Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and Zwolle. It gives a glimpse into the artistic DIY music movement that was growing extensively outside of mainstream circles. The beautifully printed record sleeve was designed by Steele Bonus. It includes liner notes (in English and Dutch) that paint a great picture of the context where these bands and artists lived and breathed. It is compiled by Mark van de Maat and mastered by Rude 66.

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