VA – Finale Underground Vol.2 – Detroit Visionaries [FU002]

February 6, 2015March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, finale sessions, finale underground, kai alce, keith worthy, luke hess, patrice scottLeave a comment

For those turned on by the far-sighted, sci-fi inspired sounds of Detroit deep house and techno, this EP from Michael Zucker’s Finale Underground imprint (an offshoot of his Finale Sessions label) should be an essential purchase. With the likes of Patrice Scott, Keith Worthy and Luke Hess involved, you’d expect the quality threshold to be high. It is, of course, resulting in a quartet of killer tracks. Worthy’s hypnotic techno jam “Tolox” is a definite highlight, though it pales in comparison to the analogue futurism of Luke Hess’s brilliant “Cyclops”. Best of all, though, is Scott’s “Journey Into The Unknown”, which bobs, weaves, bubbles and spits to the rush-inducing deep house sound of undulating synthesizer melodies and classic, Transmat-style Motor City rhythms.

Luke Hess – Community [FSDL001]

July 13, 2014March 31, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, deeplabs, dub techno, finale sessions, luke hessLeave a comment

Coming from the Deeplabs / Finale Sessions release Deep Labs brings you the repress of very sought-after Luke Hess masterpieces ”Become” and ”Unity’.

Luke Hess & Omar-S – Motown Methods EP [DL004]

May 28, 2014March 31, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, deeplabs, detroit techno, luke hess, omar sLeave a comment

The DeepLabs imprint releases it’s fourth record with a killer collaboration between label CEO Luke Hess & FXHE label boss Omar S. made specifically for the dance-floor! Automatic Night brings you a classic analog excursion – a perfect blend of Detroit Techno & Detroit House. Outerspace Drive reaches for space – sure to be played by all future space travelers who wish to boldly go where no man has gone before.

youAND:THEMACHINES – Behind Reshaped [ORN029LTDW]

May 5, 2014June 24, 2021 hipodromebasic soul unit, boo williams, carlos nilmmns, compilation, deep techno, detroit techno, dub techno, freund der familie, jamie 326, legowelt, luke hess, marko furstenberg, martin müller, matthew herbert, ornaments, sascha dive, steve bug, the analog roland orchestra, xdb, you&me, youand:themachine, youandewan, youandmeLeave a comment

YOUAND THEMACHINES - Behind Reshaped

youAND:THEMACHINES is the solo moniker of Martin Müller, one half of the Berlin based luminaries youANDme. A year after the release of his ‘Behind’ LP youAND:THEMACHINES presents ‘Behind’ LP Reshaped – an opulent collection of selected edits, interpretations and remixes courtesy of a prestigious roster of distinguished producers including Matthew Herbert, Steve Bug, XDB, Boo Williams, Sascha Dive, Legowelt, Marko Fürstenberg & Luke Hess and Basic Soul Unit amongst many more. ‘Behind Reshaped’ mines deep beneath the original’s surface and is a varied compound of textures, tones and atmospheres. From Steve Bug’s glacial ‘Raw and Reduced’ edit of ‘Drift’ to The Analog Roland Orchestra’s allaying take on ‘Desire’ and from XDB’s armoured and clap-heavy remix of Perception to Freund der Familie’s lucidly textural version of ‘Entrance Room’ the listener is ferried through a broad spectrum of feeling whilst a spectral and rueful current remains consistent.

RA.368 Luke Hess

June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 hipodromedetroit, interview, luke hess, podcast, resident advisor, technoLeave a comment

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VA – Finale Underground Vol. 1 [FS015]

May 20, 2013March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit, finale sessions, house, luke hess, steven tang, techno, xdbLeave a comment

Luke Hess shows his Detroit roots w/his dub tech pasted synths & flowing pads. Chicago mastermind Steven Tang puts it together w/ beautiful drum programming & freeform synths. XDB takes a turn to the deeper side of things w/bass line & prototype drums.

Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part III)

January 7, 2013February 17, 2025 hipodromealan hurst, asso, automatic tasty, axis records, baz reznik, bunker records, cititrax, claro intelecto, clone records, creme organization, cyril, d'marc cantu, dark entries records, degada saf, delano smith, delsin records, delta funktionen, dino sabatini, do it yourself fuck the rest records, downwards records, echospace, elitechnique, emotional response, fachwerk, frustrated funk, fxhe records, hard corps, hospital productions, indigo aera, innergaze, iron curtis, jacob korn, jahiliyya fields, jeff mills, karriem riggins, l.i.e.s., legowelt, linea aspera, lives of angels, louis haiman, luke hess, m>o>s recordings, makam, mantra, mike dehnert, minimal wave records, mirau musik, mote evolver, music man records, nick anthony simoncino, orgue electronique, oscar mulero, peoples potential unlimited, peter van hoesen, photodementia, private records, prologue, prplx, red cavity records, regis, robert hood, shifted, silent servant, soviet soviet, stones throw, stress, sushitech records, tanz ohne muzik, tempo, thug records, time to express, type, uncanny valley, vatican shadow, versalife, warm up recordings, wil-ru records2 Comments

Finally we are at the last part of the 2012 review. In the first part of our review, the preferences of our followers are shown, according to the number of click and stars. Top 3 albums of the years, top 3 EPs, compilations and mixes loved by our followers can be seen here.

In the second part, I presented some of my favorite events and performances from last year. For more details go here.

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Luke Hess – Waveforms Podcast Episode 17

December 4, 2012December 4, 2012 hipodromedeep techno, detroit techno, luke hess, podcast, waveforms podcastLeave a comment

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Luke Hess – Keep On [FXHE-LH1200]

September 11, 2012March 31, 2023 hipodromealbum, deep techno, detroit, fxhe records, luke hess, omar sLeave a comment

Sophomore album from Luke Hess on FXHE Records. The 12-track “Keep On” features guest spots from Detroit poet Papa Smurf and Hess’ brother Jeff, as well as mixing assistance from Omar-S.

VA – Belly Dancer [MT037]

June 6, 2012October 20, 2023 hipodromedj 3000, franki juncaj, gerald mitchell, kiko, luke hess, mark broom, motech, technoLeave a comment

DJ 3000 presents 10 Years of Motech (The Remixes) Part 2 EP ahead of the full length remix CD. Mark Broom adds a killer interpretation for an impressive opener. Next up is Kiko who doesn’t disappoint with his driving new rendition of DJ 3000s Defiant (MT-015), toughening up the original but still maintaining its funk-fuelled roots. The rest of the EP features a remix a track taken from Franki Juncas 2011 album Invisible Moods. Firstly, Ill Be Around gets the remix treatment from Detroits Luke Hess, delivers a moodier take on things, with deep pads and a grooving beat.

Arthur Oskan – Wants & Needs EP [BMG009]

November 30, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromearthur oskan, beretta grey, beretta music, deep techno, detroit techno, luke hess1 Comment

Convective Deep Techno currents from Arthur Oskan, backed with a Luke Hess remix. On the original ‘Wants & Needs’ Arthur seduces with melancholy, dark-eyed synth pads and a purring bassline, stealthily evolving into a real midnight groover. On the flip, Luke Hess reduces the elements to a shook-down Dub Tech-House roller with strong Detroit genes.

Luke Hess – Dubout #3 [LHFXHE003]

November 20, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit, dub techno, fxhe records, luke hess, omar s2 Comments

A strong and hypnotic release from Luke Hess on Omar-S’s FXHE label.

Luke Hess / Motorcitysoul – Community [FSDL001]

July 22, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromedeeplabs, detroit, finale sessions, luke hess, motorcitysoul, technoLeave a comment

Luke Hess and Motorcitysoul on the same EP different labels, featuring 4 deep house and techno cuts. This is part one to a series of releases Finale Sessions and DeepLabs have planned for the 2011 season.

VA – Echocord Jubilee Compilation [ECHOCORDCD10]

April 13, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromebrendon moeller, compilation, deadbeat, dub techno, echocord, luke hess, mikkel metal, onmutu mechanicksLeave a comment

After 49 vinyl releases and 9 cd albums in 9 years, Echocord announces their anniversary project, Echocordcd010 and the vinyl releases Echocord 50.1 + 50.2 + 50.3. Echocord celebrates this with 10 exclusive tracks by 10 of our finest artists over the last 9 years. Exclusive tracks by Fluxion, Quantec, Deadbeat, Onmutu Mechanicks, Brendon Moeller, Luke Hess, Resoe, Stephen Hitchell, Fenin and Mikkel Metal. All tracks are powerfull dubby tracks that will suit the dancefloor, but also perfect for the homelisteners.

Marko Fürstenberg & Luke Hess live @ Detroit meets Halle 21.01.2011

March 11, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit meets halle, dub techno, live act, luke hess, marko furstenbergLeave a comment

Luke Hess – Field Recording 020

January 18, 2011January 17, 2011 hipodromefield recording, luke hess, podcast, techno1 Comment

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VA – Finale 4 EP [FINALE004]

January 18, 2011March 31, 2023 hipodromefinale sessions, fred p, luke hess, techno, tom diciccoLeave a comment

Cover art - Various Artists: Finale 4 EP

It’s been a while since the previous ‘Finale Sessions’ 12″ but the follow-up is finally here featuring three killer tracks from Luke Hess, Fred P and Tom Dicicco. Three quality deep tracks from some of the hottest cats around!

Luke Hess feat. Omar S – Michigan Central Station EP [ECHOCORDCOLOUR012]

August 24, 2010October 20, 2023 hipodromedetroit, dub, echocord, echocord colour, luke hess, omar s, technoLeave a comment

Michigan Central Station built in 1913 for the Michigan Central Railroad, was Detroit, Michigan’s passenger rail depot from its opening in 1913 until the discontinuance of Amtrak service on January 6, 1988. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest rail station in the world. The building, located in the Corktown district of Detroit still stands today, though it remains unoccupied. Restoration projects and plans have gone as far as the negotiation process, but none have come to fruition. Spread throughout the city of Detroit and its surrounding metropolitan area, the decay of once magnificent buildings during the industrial revolution and automobile era now cast a shadow of despair on a once flourishing city. These monuments of achievement now lay barren and forsaken by city government. Infrastructural restoration and city development are fundamental elements in Detroit’s recovery, and the recovery of cities worldwide. It is time for revival in our cities, but first, in our souls. The Michigan Central Station EP is a platform for this change.

Havantepe – Caterpillar EP [PONG005]

May 5, 2010February 10, 2021 hipodromedeep techno, dub techno, havantepe, luke hess, pong musiqLeave a comment

Havantepe release a 12 with deep dubby techno sounds with layers of sounscapes, shuffling rhythms, warm chords & build-up tension that will work perfectly on late night club floors. Luke Hess debut in Pong musiq, “Caterpillar” Rmx further explores deep Detroit dance music through field recordings, live percussion sessions, analog experimentation, and dark melodies.

Luke Hess – Sound Mind EP [DL001]

April 1, 2010March 31, 2023 hipodromedeep techno, deeplabs, detroit, dub techno, luke hessLeave a comment

New record label out of Detroit managed by Luke Hess. Luke has decided to take his style of Deep Detroit Techno and root it firmly in the city that inspires his sound. DeepLabs is a label created for the deeper, soulful, and experimental side of electronic music, with a clear vision of the DJ and the dance-floor.