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.

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.

Ron Morelli – Reaktor Mix

April 5, 2016April 4, 2016 hipodromehouse, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, podcast, reaktor, ron morelli, technoLeave a comment

KWC 92 – S/T [LIES069]

March 27, 2016March 28, 2024 hipodromealbum, ambient, experimental, kwc 92, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, max stenerudh, samo dj, samo forsbergLeave a comment

The highly anticipated follow up to their 2013 Dream of the Walled City (OST) LP, Samo DJ and Max Stenerudh return with another far out record complete with backstory. Originally composed as an accompanying piece for artist Thomas Jeppe’s exhibition in Tehran, Iran the music contained on this release was originally pressed on extremely limited cdr’s given out for free at the exhibition. As it stands it would have been a crime to keep this music in the private sector, thus now we see an official release in long playing format here on L.I.E.S. Dream-like, full of drama, suspense and full of cinematic overtones, once again the duo of Samo and Max deliver beyond the full scope of psychedelic soundtrack madness.

Inhalants – Deep Florida [LIES070]

March 6, 2016November 3, 2021 hipodromealbum, ambient techno, experimental, inhalants, jahiliyya fields, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, matt morandi, max ravitz, patriciaLeave a comment

INHALANTS - Deep Florida

New Yorkers Matt Morandi (Jahiliyya Fields) and Max Ravitz (Patricia) take the buyout, cash in their 401k’s, and opt for early retirement down to ”Deep Florida” on their debut LP for L.I.E.S. Titles like Humid Widow, Dark Duties, and Chasing the Dream set the tone for what can only be called a tropical storm of synthesizer chaos atop dusted drum programming and hazy vibes.

Gunnar Haslam – Lebesgue Measures [LIES066]

February 21, 2016January 31, 2018 hipodromealbum, ambient, experimental, gunnar haslam, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systemsLeave a comment

Picking up where he left off on his last long player ”Mirrors and Copulation” we hear an evolution in Haslam’s sound New York’s Gunnar Haslam appears on L.I.E.S. with his third lp for the label titled “Lebesgue Measures”. Picking up where he left off on his last long player “Mirrors and Copulation” we hear an evolution in his sound throughout the nine songs. Still there are the understated yet grooving acid lines next to carefully programmed drums and attention to surrounding detail which creates beautiful and balanced atmospheres. There is a brightness coupled with an underlying sullenness tapping into some sort of mystical and seemingly obscured narrative which moves through the entire record. Deep and immersive stuff to say the least.

Jean Nipon / The Magendie High School – Industry Steal Vol.2 [LIES068]

December 21, 2015August 11, 2017 hipodromeacid, house, jean nipon, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, the magendie high schoolLeave a comment

Jean Nipon most recently known for his standout productions on Parisien label ClekClek Boom joins the L.I.E.S. stable. The a-side sees Nipon go straight for the throat with a Chicago-esce muted-synth beating drum track, not unlike early Poindexter or Ricky Smith productions- it is effective, dj ready, and geared for the club. The two track b-side takes a more mellow and dusty approach- without losing his sense of rhythm engaging drum programming push along tape warbled melodies as the tracks expand and release, balancing out and letting this ep breathe perfectly.

Swere / Marcos Cabral ‎– LIES-XMAS-04 [LIESXMAS004]

October 29, 2015June 23, 2025 hipodromeflorian kupfer, house, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, marcos cabral, ngly, swere, technoLeave a comment

L.I.E.S. XMAS special number 4, coming with one track from Swere (AKA Florian Kupfer & NGLY) and two Marcos Cabral tracks.

ADMX-71 – Coherent Abstractions [LIES067]

October 18, 2015July 31, 2019 hipodromeadam mitchell, adam x, admx-71, album, ambient, ambient techno, experimental, industrial, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systemsLeave a comment

Adam X is back with his third album release under his industrial guise, ADMX-71. Adam returns to the L.I.E.S. front with Coherent Abstractions, a brand new album of singular experiments that pull from every corner of electronic music’s landscape into a comprehensive and propulsive full-length. Coherent Abstractions pulsates with fractured rhythms, vacillating melodies and mesmerizing compositions that showcase Adam’s impressive history working in all aspects of the underbelly of electronic music. Noise and industrial elements seep into the album’s 11 songs, churning the cold and abrasive into feverish new territory. Though Coherent Abstractions operates primarily in sounds of solitude, guest vocalist Janina joins Bound and Broken for a rare vocal collaboration on an ADMX-71 track.

Ron Morelli Interview

October 6, 2015November 7, 2018 hipodromeinterview, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, ron morelli, xlr8rLeave a comment

DJ Overdose – Hero’s Gone Mental EP [LIES062]

September 9, 2015June 28, 2022 hipodromedj overdose, electro, jeroen warmenhoven, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systemsLeave a comment

Must have record from a key figure in the West Coast’s (of Holland that is) underground scene. DJ Overdose has already smashed this year with his Master Control release on Viewlexx and picks up right where he left off with these four tracks. Moody, dramatic, filled with basslines and insane drum programming, this record is meant to be played loud on the dancefloor. Check the curveball title track Hero’s Gone Mental for maximum heads down in the cut vibes.

M//R – M//R [LIES048]

September 4, 2015August 11, 2017 hipodromebilly werner, house, l.i.e.s., long island electrical systems, m/r, techno, werner williamsLeave a comment

M//R aka Billy Werner delivers the goods through 4 stylistically diverse tracks we see him move through techno, electro, slow beat head nod cuts, and psychedelic broken beat UK cut ups. Usually a record of such would be a head spinning genre disaster of ransom note proportions but M//R pulls it off with style and power, each track strongly standing out on it’s own.