S. English – S. English [LIES101]

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 hipodromeexperimental, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, shane english, technoLeave a comment

Prolific and understated musician Shane English delivers a follow up 12 inch for L.I.E.S. after his powerful ”General Dimensions” LP from 2016. Once again the Austin based artist taps into the outer edges of the electronic world falling in a grey area somewhere between Muslimgauze, creeped tribal electronics or the tense beat experiments on Seico Corp Recordings. his is downed tree split open wire music, live to the touch.. free form open ended recorded music from one of the most interesting and best kept secrets in American electronics these days. Unending tension with every turn, this is not a record to miss.

Ron Morelli – GeezerMix 011

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 hipodromeacid, geezer mix, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, podcast, ron morelli, technoLeave a comment

Parrish Smith – Esplendor [LIES095]

August 11, 2017October 9, 2017 hipodromeelectro, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, parrish smith, technoLeave a comment

Parrish Smith has quietly been making a name for himself over these last years with releases on Knekelhuis and Contort Yourself as well as with his projects Volition Immanent and Sige Bythos. We see him appear on L.I.E.S. in a strong fashion through four varied dense tracks. From slowbeat EBM to Belgium klang to classic Den Hague crushers this ep forges its own path taking these cues and putting Smith’s unqiue spin on them. Heavy yet still possessing groove and hypnotic rhythm, damage will ensue if used correctly. Fresh stuff from this up and coming talent.

ADMX-71 – Melted Fuel [LIES097]

July 6, 2017November 19, 2018 hipodromeadam mitchell, adam x, admx-71, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, technoLeave a comment

Techno veteran Adam-X dons his ADMX-71 moniker with three tracks of subterranean, cyborb, body music influenced slow grinding techno. Tense, textured, and ready to explode all three tracks explore the dark present and future we are heading towards, with track titles like Nuclear Hysterics and Dire Situation the music goes hand in hand with the modern day chaos unfolding daily. Properly heavy and dense there is still air letting the tracks breathe and develop as they slowly boil over scorching everything in their path.

Broken English Club – The English Beach [LIES094]

June 23, 2017May 24, 2023 hipodromealbum, broken english club, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, oliver ho, post punk, technoLeave a comment

British techno veteran Oliver Ho has released some fine material as Broken English Club since debuting the alias back in 2014. The English Beach, Ho’s second BEC full-length and first for L.I.E.S, is the audio equivalent of a trip to a run-down North Sea coastal resort on a wet Wednesday in November. Full of end-of-days electronics, stripped-back industrial techno, moody minimal wave shufflers and bubbly EBM workouts, it’s as authentic a tribute to early ’80s electronic experimentalism as you’re likely to hear all year. Highlights include the Nitzer Ebb style bounce of “Pylon”, the foreboding, desolate electronica of “Rust Ballad”, the angry electro moodiness of “Carrion” and the rolling, organ-laden autumnal bliss of “The English Beach”.

Device Control – Most People [LIES031.5]

December 6, 2016April 4, 2024 hipodromedevice control, industrial, jake reif, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, technoLeave a comment

Device Control is Jake Reif’s new solo production outlet which draws equally from the pools of early Wax Trax and Medusa’s with the hybrid pit jack of early Farris or Rush. Machine made yet with a soul, all four cuts are for the true hyper jackers on the floor, tested and recomended. Born in New York and spending his formative years in the mid-West, Jake Reif has served time amongst some of the best, producing alongside both Mystic Bill as well as Reade Truth; releasing well recieved 12s on Rong Music and a break out remix on Snuff Trax in recent years. Back in the day you could catch Jake clocking hours working at Sonic Groove Records among a motley crew of heavy hitters whilst honing his talents.

S. English – General Dimensions [LIES087]

November 22, 2016December 11, 2024 hipodromealbum, electro, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, shane english, technoLeave a comment

American experimental musican Shane English continues in a long tradition of outsider electronics as he’s been humbly prolific in his output though the years involving himself in numerous recording projects. Collaborating with Jonah Lange in their group Corporate Park as well as an ongoing collab with Beau Wanzer (seeing a release last year under the CP/BW name), English now commits his second full length solo offering to vinyl in the form of the General Dimensions lp.Sparse machine driven electronics dominate the recording providing a back drop for the occasional pulsating rhythm, metallic clank or floating obscured vocal. While it is a dark and sparse affair there is a quiet downtrodden beauty throughout giving the recording a sense of uncertain serenity in an almost shoegazey way. Highly recommended for those into early electronics.

Nick Klein – Tourism Industry [LIES089]

October 29, 2016May 25, 2018 hipodromeacid, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, nick klein, technoLeave a comment

Four tracks showcasing a wide range of production styles, each effective in their own right. From side-chained jack to peak red drum work outs to computer based minimalist bit destruction this ep proves to be a crushing statement from an artist coming into his own. US import price.

Ngly – Cities Of Ilusion [LIES079]

October 9, 2016May 25, 2018 hipodromealbum, electro, experimental, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, ngly, technoLeave a comment

The Argentinian based NGLY had seemingly appeared out of thin air landing on the Brooklyn based L.I.E.S. label in 2014 with an untitled four track white label ep. On this ep, the unsuspecting track “Speechless Tape” ended up becoming a cult hit with select djs in the scene (I-F, Mick Wills, Intergalactic Gary…) eventually leading to it being voted as Intergalactic FM’s #1 track of the year in 2014. On the heels of his successful debut Rudolfo could have stayed the path and produced an easily digestable follow up dance record or two, instead he chose to take his time and reflect. Sitting back in the studio tweaking his live act, recording endlessly, transforming and refining his sound. In the end we get his debut eight track lp, Cities of Illusion, a record that walks a fine line between many of the original strains of the electronic realm. The elements are all there to be picked apart, to be used, to be abused, thrown against the wall smashed to bits…played in the club or on the late night mix shows, it’s magic you heard in the past and crave in the present. To say the music on the lp is one thing or another is an injustice…it pays reverence while at the same time turns a corner; held together by a loose yet cohesive thread. It is a full presentation that is unafraid to challenge or confuse, with no concern for genre imposed limitations.

Murray CY – Conformist [LIES081]

October 3, 2016August 11, 2017 hipodromehouse, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, murray cy, technoLeave a comment

Insane hyper hybrid combo of wave/house/techno by Murray CY of Glasgow. The CY stands for Contort Yourself’ the label he runs which bridges the gaps between lost sounds of the past and contemprary noise makers, this ep displaying the producers take on the sound perfectly. All four tracks move in their own way from mid-tempo heaviness to more peak time fare. This is the rough back alley stuff you’ve been warned about! US pressing, import price.

45 ACP – Safe Return [CCCP020]

September 5, 2016August 31, 2016 hipodrome45 acp, cccp, house, l.i.e.s., russian torrent versions, technoLeave a comment

Dreamy yet firm analog techno tracks.

M. Rav – Common Purpose [LIES088]

August 16, 2016November 3, 2021 hipodromeacid, album, bookworms, cd, cloudface, electro, experimental, huerco s, jahiliyya fields, josephine, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, m. rav, max ravitz, ngly, patricia, techno, terekkeLeave a comment

M RAV - Common Purpose

Max Ravitz has made a name for himself with his hazed dance not dance productions over these last couple of years appearing on a handful of different labels under a handful of different monikers. Here on the 15 track, ”Common Purpose” cd we get Ravitz in all of his different forms as he teams up with numerous artists from his local Brooklyn scene and beyond, serving up unheard cuts from numerous recording sessions done over the last years. Through the record we hear the producer’s versatility from tripped out downtempo vibes, to mid-paced acid, to high bpm dust burners, as Ravitz and Co. explore almost all possible avenues while in the studio. Collaborators include Huerco S., Jahiliyya Fields, NGLY, Terekke, Bookworms, Cloudface, and Josephine.

Faster Action – S/T [LIESBLK009]

August 12, 2016May 5, 2023 hipodromefaster action, industrial, interstellar funk, l.i.e.s., l.i.e.s. black, long island electrical systems, olf van elden, robert bergman, technoLeave a comment

Amsterdam based Faster Action surfaces on L.I.E.S. with a fresh two track 12 inch. Stated as ”DJ Tools for the DJs” this is what we get here, with the a-side sounding like an late-80s industrial strength 909 driven EBM cut, while the b-side goes strong with a metallic beat track perfect for the adventurous working DJ.

Ron Morelli – Dekmantel Podcast 079

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 hipodromedekmantel festival, dekmantel records, house, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, podcast, ron morelli, technoLeave a comment

Greg Beato – Untitled [LIES084]

July 11, 2016August 11, 2017 hipodromegreg beato, house, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, technoLeave a comment

Greg Beato is back on L.I.E.S. and back in top form with this massive 5 tracker. Beato demonstrates his versatility as a producer throughout as we seem him move from melodic house, to electro, to tweaker DJ Rush style psycho beat tracks.

45 ACP – Graveyard Shift [LIES083]

July 10, 2016March 20, 2019 hipodrome45 acp, ambient, d.k., dang khoa chau, experimental, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systemsLeave a comment

From scratchy ambience to dramatic slow tempo bpm cuts to melodic house tracks, 45 ACP shines on this ep showing his versatility and reinforcing his reputation for strong song writing and composition. Once again diverse enough for club or home listening, warm up or peak time…let the djs make the choice.

Circling Vultures – Circling Vultures [LIES030.5]

June 13, 2016January 13, 2026 hipodromeacid, chicago, circling vultures, justin aulis long, ken zawacki, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, technoLeave a comment

Chicago veterans Justin Long and Ken Zawacki debut their Circling Vultures project on L.I.E.S. with three tracks of jackin’ mid-Western techno.

Silent Servant – Hypnosis in the Modern Age Vol. II [LIES080]

May 23, 2016March 1, 2022 hipodromejuan mendez, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, silent servant, technoLeave a comment

L.I.E.S. presents a new three track ep by Los Angeles producer Silent Servant. Known for his previous work with techno outfit Sandwell District, Juan Mendez, since the dissolve of the group has tapped into his formative new wave/post punk and early electronic influences effectively applying them to his recent productions to create an engaging amalgamation of modern dance music. Across this ep the sounds of Bleep, EBM, and even Minimal Synth are all present…from deep floor movers to jagged edged 150 bpm skankers, Mendez through these last years has been responsible for opening up minds on the floor and this ep proves to be a testament of such.

Ngly – Ngly [LIES078]

May 14, 2016February 17, 2019 hipodromeelectro, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, ngly, technoLeave a comment

NGLY makes a return to L.I.E.S. following his highly lauded “Speechless Tape” ep from 2014. Since then we have seen Argentinian producer taking his live act around the world to much acclaim. Luckily he’s also been in the studio recording and finally delivering this new three track ep. Here we get his signature dusty low slung sound full of basslines, creeper strings and driving drum programming. These are subtle yet effective funk-ridden club tools that are sure to move the floor and a precusor to even more from the in demand producer.

Fabio Monesi – Palladium [CCCP014]

April 11, 2016July 3, 2023 hipodromecccp, fabio monesi, house, l.i.e.s., russian torrent versions, technoLeave a comment

Italian artist Fabio Monesi has been busy these years working hard in the studio while also running the Wilson Records label among his other production projects. Here we get three tracks of no nonsense party jams sure to burn the floor. From Acid Storm to Palladium, all bases are covered on this ep with big basslines, punching acid and well placed samples chopped just right for you and all your dj needs.