Terrence Dixon – Vertical Hold EP [30EXO006]

July 16, 2019April 5, 2022 hipodrome30d exoplanets, 30d records, detroit techno, minimal techno, terrence dixonLeave a comment

The prescient sound of an abstract never-coming future built from the everlasting commitment to the boundless experimentation. The prolific one-of-a-kind Terrence Dixon is back to 30D Records. “Vertical Hold EP”, holds on his unlimited creative scheme: on the basis of the Detroit sound, he transforms that legacy in a fully refurbished approach wherein the true creativity smashes any possible stereotype. Every track leads us to the unexpected. From the skillful Dixon’s mind, any sonic universe is possible. The straight low pad of “Due Process” flows on a kaleidoscopic background, energized by a danceable bass drum. Second cut, “Vertical Hold”, is a wicked amazing sequential madness from a dreamlike dance floor. “Transition Area” seeks and finds out the depth, a mental mantra to disappear in. The rhythmic and mechanical arpeggiator of “Total Vehicle” drive us to a dancing frenetic hypnosis. And, finally, “Assembly Building”, unfolds a fine-draw and imaginative minimalistic groove.

LSD live @ Movement Festival (Detroit) 25.05.2019

July 6, 2019July 5, 2019 hipodromedave sumner, live act, lsd, luke slater, minimal techno, movement festival, steve bicknell, technoLeave a comment

LSD – Second Process [LSD001]

July 6, 2019July 7, 2019 hipodromedave sumner, lsd, luke slater, minimal techno, steve bicknell, technoLeave a comment

LSD is the techno supergroup of Luke Slater, Steve Bicknell, David Sumner. They launch their new self-titled LSD imprint with a six track double pack of pure techno. Focusing on psychedelic aspects of techno while drawing on the unique rhythmic sensibilities of each of the three members, between them this group have all had a major impact on the global techno scene over the last two decades. Their new collaborative double pack carries on where the debut left off with six tracks of melodic and mind melting techno with surreal atmospheres and propulsive drum programming that takes you into the next dimension.

Agonis / Valentino Mora – SMKMCHN#02 [SMKMCHN#02]

June 21, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromeagonis, experimental, minimal techno, smoke machine, tribal, valentino moraLeave a comment

Smoke Machine returns with a new split EP featuring two artists from the Organik festival stable: Agonis and Valentino Mora. This will be Agonis’ second outing on the Taiwanese based label and a first for Valentino. Now 9 years in the running with a successful podcast and parties, this will be Smoke Machine’s second release on their newly established label with many more to come.

Crossing Avenue – Carmaleonte EP [SPAZIO018]

June 21, 2019January 23, 2020 hipodromecrossing avenue, drone, experimental, minimal techno, spazio disponibileLeave a comment

Experimental Italian techno duo Crossing Avenue return to Spazio Disponibile for their third EP on the label. Once again their four track effort explores new tempos, rhythms and moods in stylish fashion. The Carmaleonte EP counts four multi layered trips into mind melting half time jams that pairs rubbery, rolling drums with hypnotic lead synths. After the gurlgin deepness and sparsity of ‘Monoica’, ‘Carmaleonte’ is high pressure and unrelenting, ‘Santica’ got the razor sharp and unresolved rhythms where ‘Decimo Piano’ is a flurry of high speed drums and sci fi signifiers that plays out like an intergalactic space war. Techno never sounded as adventurous as this.

Retina.IT – Formant / Neural Map [NONPLUS049]

June 21, 2019February 7, 2020 hipodromedrone, experimental, lino monaco, minimal techno, nicola buono, nonplus records, retina.itLeave a comment

Retina.it debut on Nonplus Records, with five tracks of analogue driven Techno/Electronic music.

Jeff Mills – The Director’s Cut Chapter 3 [AX080DC]

June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal technoLeave a comment

Four track EP containing 2 remastered cuts and two unreleased tracks by Jeff Mills on his own Axis label. Note by Jeff Mills: ”Looking back in hindsight to the activity and accomplishments of Axis is with much pride – to witness the relationship between the music and listener evolving to this point. The Director’s Cut reissue project is about manicuring detail. It’s about a rare opportunity to enhance what we’ve done so that the relationship strengthens for the long term”

Moving Thoughts – Kwantum [KEY012]

June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, key vinyl, minimal techno, moving thoughtsLeave a comment

This EP represents in full effect the evolution of the solid duo from Utrecht. Four tracks where they show their roots and their influences, that definitely are techno. They don’t like to be too exposed; they like to share their concept through their music.

Tadeo – Old Tapes Give You Magic: Mixes [NON037]

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 hipodromeminimal techno, non series, tadeo, technoLeave a comment

Tadeo returns to Psyk´s Non Series with a minimalistic, hypnotic 4 tracker EP.

Mike Storm – Explores The Potential [SYMLTD005]

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 hipodromemike storm, minimal techno, symbolism ltd, techno, theory recordingsLeave a comment

Symbolism Ltd keeps up the pressure with another super limited 12inch, this time from Dutch producer Mike Storm. Four urgent, trippy dancefloor movers in typical Symbolism Ltd style make for an essential slice of four to the floor techno for those that know.

Artefakt – Monsoon [SEM107]

May 17, 2019May 19, 2019 hipodromealbum, artefakt, deep techno, minimal techno, nick lapien, robin koek, semantica records, technoLeave a comment

Artefakt returns to Semantica to present their second album entitled “Monsoon”. It would be fair to say that Artefakt have not succumbed to the pitfalls of “difficult second album syndrome”. In fact, “Monsoon” is arguably an even stronger and more entertaining set than their lauded 2017 debut on Delsin, “Kinship”. Its genius lies in the Dutch duo’s ability to craft atmospheric, dancefloor-ready techno cuts that prioritize mood and melody as much as bustling beats and rhythmic intensity. While their inherent grasp of atmosphere is best personified by the album’s opening and closing ambient cuts, it can also be heard in the broken techno hypnotism of “Inverted Forest”, the trance-influenced grooves and dreamy electronics of “Monsoon” and the yearning, early morning throb of “Vertigo”.

Tadeo – Zilog [SYMLTD004]

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 hipodromeminimal techno, symbolism ltd, tadeo, techno, theory recordingsLeave a comment

Symbolism Ltd returns with four tracks from Tadeo which aptly display the Spaniard’s ability to create perfect hypnotic grooves whether they’re simple, abrasive numbers or melodic, textured kickers. Zilog 89 is made up of the sort of cuts that stay in the box (and mind) for a good while.

Sleeparchive – Revised Recordings EP [TRESOR309]

April 27, 2019April 26, 2019 hipodromeminimal techno, roger semsroth, sleeparchive, techno, tresor recordsLeave a comment

With the ”Revised Recordings EP”, Sleeparchive continues to research and master the dense constructed rhythmic textures that have become his signature sound. The three titles are magistral demonstration of Roger Semsroth’s high-hand at designing such labyrinthine structures, ever so strongly rooted in an exalted past, yet always thrusting forward. Ongoing with his Sleep Cycle series, he includes six tightly locked grooves cut on the A-side, only available on vinyl format.

Orbe – Slapback Echo EP [ASR020]

April 24, 2019April 23, 2019 hipodromeanalog solutions records, detroit techno, fernando sanz, minimal techno, orbeLeave a comment

Orbe comes back on Analog Solutions with a bleepy and effective four tracks release.

Jeff Mills – The Director’s Cut Chapter 2 [AX079DC]

April 24, 2019April 23, 2019 hipodromeaxis records, detroit techno, jeff mills, minimal techno, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The second chapter from Axis Records’ The Director’s Cut re-issue project. Jeff Mills goes back into the Axis archive to release special unreleased versions as well as iconic tracks that made the label what it is today.

LSD live @ Dekmantel Festival 2018

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 hipodromedave sumner, dekmantel festival, live act, lsd, luke slater, minimal techno, steve bicknell, technoLeave a comment

VA – Visitations (Chapter 1) [EVENT0017]

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 hipodromeben sims, chronicle records, damon wild, minimal techno, steve bicknell, tadeoLeave a comment

We are not alone. Through the centuries we have created theories, heard stories, made films, and of course, music that is deeply inspired by the idea of the unknown, and the cosmos. We went far and deep into this cosmic void to gather 4 visionairs to help us present a new series on the label. “Visitations – Chapter 1”, touches down through sonic dimensions with Damon Wild, Ben Sims, Steve Bicknell and Tadeo. These artists are amongst the few key figures who established the foundations of Techno music and continue to do so decades later…. Their influences are also undeniable to the aesthetics and sound of “Chronicle” and so we are more then honored to present each one of them on our new series. Their contribution to this compilation is of extraordinary measure, connected both in vision and purpose they provide us with extraterrestrial sounds that challenges the listener both intellectually and emotionally with each track standing strongly on its own while functioning in a cohesive way bringing the vision of Chronicle Records into focus.

Robert Hood – Master Builder [TRESOR32]

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 hipodromedetroit techno, minimal techno, re-release, reissue, robert hood, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Twenty five years after its initial release, and accompanying the re-release of ‘Internal Empire’ Tresor Records is proud to present a new cut and pressing (180gm) of Robert Hood’s essential ‘Master Builder’. This work elevates its maker as master, and remain a cherished moment in the Tresor story, sharing an irrefutable singular magic, sounding as present and indispensable as when first created. To understand this work fully is to stand back and celebrate its impact.

Psyk – A Moment Before [TRESOR308]

March 30, 2019March 29, 2019 hipodromealbum, drone, manuel anós, minimal techno, psyk, techno, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Tresor Records celebrates the return of Spanish Manuel Anós aka Psyk on its catalogue, with his new album “A Moment Before”. This is Psyk’s first long player since his debut “Time Foundation”. The album is undoubtedly Psyk’s most advanced piece of work to date. It dialogs with practices in reduced forms of techno, as originated by artists like Robert Hood, through the recently re-released “Internal Empire” on Tresor.

Planetary Assault Systems – Straight Shooting [MOTE055]

March 4, 2019November 25, 2020 hipodromeluke slater, minimal techno, mote evolver, planetary assault systems, technoLeave a comment

UK techno mastermind Luke Slater resurfaces as Planetary Assault Systems on his label Mote-Evolver, with a crisp double-package of his signature deep-rolling, hypnotic big-room churners. As its name suggests, ‘Straight Shooting’ takes no byway to get its point across.