Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino feat. Robert Owens – This Thing EP [LAXCS1]

October 25, 2024October 24, 2024 hipodromechez damier, chicago house, deep house, lukas lyrestam, mr. fingers, nick anthony simoncino, robert owens, simoncino, skylax classic series, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Step into the realm of legends with the extraordinary “This Thing EP” by Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino featuring the iconic Robert Owens and remixes by legendary Mr. Fingers and Chez Damier. A convergence of past and future legends, this EP is a testament to the timeless magic of house music. Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino’s original creation, “This Thing,” featuring the soulful vocals of Robert Owens, sets the stage for a sonic journey. Mr Fingers and Chez Damier, two of the most revered names in the game, lend their remixing prowess to elevate “This Thing” to new heights. The result is an EP that captures the essence of both classic and contemporary sounds, a true testament to the enduring legacy of these musical giants.

Simoncino – Distant EP [LAXC13]

October 19, 2023October 18, 2023 hipodromeacid house, chicago house, house, mr. fingers, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, skylax recordsLeave a comment

The Italian producer Simoncino is back on Skylax Records. You already know his ability to create sounds that are deeply imbued with the Chicago sound, you sometimes might think you ‘re hearing some lost gems from the great Armando. In short, no need to add more, this item is essential for any normally constituted dj. The release comes with a remix featuring the great Larry Heard aka Mr Fingers.

VA – Obscure Underground Dreams Vol. VIII [HOTMIX]

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 hipodromeadrienne ferlita, arrogance, awesome, benetta & kevin, billie, carolyn harding, chicago house, compilation, condo, denise motto, farm boy, hotmix records, house, nick anthony simoncinoLeave a comment

Nick Anthony Simoncino’s HotMix Records presents Obscure Underground Dreams Vol. VIII, a collection of 14 obscure underground house gems.

Simoncino – The Warrior Dances Remixes II [LAX-SE6]

June 20, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromechicago house, deep house, gene hunt, merwyn, merwyn sanders, nick anthony simoncino, ron trent, simoncino, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Originally released early last decade, Simoncino’s four-part The Warrior Dance series boasted a mix of inspired original productions and superb remixes. This 12″ contains four of the best remixes, all of which first appeared between 2010 and 2012. Ron Trent’s EP-opening revision of ‘The Warrior Dance’ is little less than analogue deep house perfection – all sparse drum machine beats, bittersweet chords, sci-fi synth sounds and the producer’s usual emotive piano motifs – while Gene Hunt’s take on ‘Do It Again’ is hypnotic, bass-heavy and reminiscent of Larry Heard’s most bittersweet early works. Merwyn of Virgo Four drops two takes on ‘Mystery Girl’: a raw, analogue-rich deep house main mix, and a sparse, jacking and groove-based Dub.

Simoncino – The Warrior Dances Remixes (Chez Damier Remixes) [LAX-SE5]

June 9, 2023June 8, 2023 hipodromechez damier, deep house, house, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, skylax records, skylax records extra seriesLeave a comment

Second time around for Chez Damier’s superb remixes of Simoncino classic ‘Inga’s Creme’, which first surfaced way back in 2011 as part of The Warrior Dance Part 2 mini-album. On the A-side you’ll find Damier’s ‘Club Mix’ – a superb chunk of Prescription style peak-time deepness in which hazy, echoing synth sounds, ultra-deep pads and echoing spoken word snippets cluster around a locked-in, late-night groove. Side B opens with Damier’s ‘Morning After Mix Part 1’, an even deeper and more dubbed-out interpretation tailor-made for misty-eyed sunrise sessions. It’s followed by the ‘Morning After Mix Part 2’, a previously unreleased ambient house style interpretation built around gorgeous chords, bubbly melodies and slowly building percussion.

Simoncino – Cosmic Warrior Remixes [HM029]

May 23, 2023June 13, 2024 hipodromehotmix records, house, larry heard, nick anthony simoncino, ron trent, simoncinoLeave a comment

Given that Nick Anthony Simoncino’s take on house has always been nostalgic and retro-futurist in nature, frequently paying tribute to the ’80s and ’90s work of key American producers, it seems fitting that his latest 12″ boasts rubs of catalogue tracks from two deep house icons, Larry Heard and Ron Trent.

Simoncino – Resurrection Part 2 [LAX154]

November 16, 2022November 15, 2022 hipodromechicago house, detroit house, marcellus pittman, merwyn sanders, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, skylax records, virgo four merwynLeave a comment

Simoncino is back again on Skylax with the volume 2 of the Resurrection series. The made in Perugia prodigy delivers once again 3 titles paying homage to the sound of Chicago, the fabulous triplet lost tape 1, 2 & 3. On A1, the aptly named Lost tape 1 us leads into the meanders of the jungle house in direct tribute to the great marshall Jefferson all sprinkled with some ”detroit” sauce, this peaktime track will delight the most humid and demanding dancefloors. Lost tape 2 is more airy with these sparkling bells and its bass that lifts your guts, mental we tell you ! A bit as if paris gray was remixed in a hovering dub version. On lost tape 3, it is clearly the quintessence of the spirit of simoncino, his genius. This way of creating a universe that is both a tribute to the original chicago house and the italian dream house straight from the 90s. Completely trippy. And cherry on the cake on B2, we have a remix of the now classic ”on the dancefloor”, a title created in collaboration with Merwyn Sanders from Virgo Four (Chicago), from Detroit legend : Marcellus Pittmann ! 9 mn of pure madness. The Detroit – Chicago axis has never been so obvious. A must. Comes out on clear vinyl. Note that on the label’s bandcamp, with the purchase of the vinyl, you can get 1 exclusive bonus track (& what a track !) : Simoncino & Merwyn Sanders of Virgo Four ”On The Dance Floor” (Marcellus Pittman smooth remix).

Simoncino – Jungle Dream (Ron Trent Remixes) [HM028]

May 18, 2022September 12, 2023 hipodromedeep house, hotmix records, nick anthony simoncino, ron trent, simoncinoLeave a comment

The Chicago Master Ron Trent re-interpreted Nick Anthony Simoncinio’s ”Jungle Dreams”, formerly out on Mathematics in 2013.

Simoncino – Timezones [CR12-100]

July 15, 2019July 8, 2020 hipodromecreme eclipse, creme organization, house, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, technoLeave a comment

Chicago house and Detroit techno devotee Simoncino is a master of authentic analogue wizardry. The HotMix Records boss joins the dots between the past and the future with his deep and dreamlike tracks and put out an album on Creme Organization back in 2015, and has remained hugely prolific ever the years. Here he explores a full range of sounds, starting with the slow and mysterious deep house of Housetime, which has beautiful synth patterns unfolding throughout. Two mixes of It Up explore ambient with a pained vocal loop and rubbery bass, and a loose and cosmic dub house cut that Larry Heard would love. On the flip, the roomy Tribu has dreamy Italo bird calls and glistening synths paired with punchy rubber kicks that set your mind wandering and Una Notte Con Michelle is expansive deep house with drums that march, tinkling bells and a squelchy bassline that is perfect for the intimate back rooms. Digi bonus Timezones rounds things out with smoky and atmospheric deep house that is filled with deft little details that occupy your mind as much as your feet.

Simoncino – Perugia EP [LVNO16]

December 5, 2018November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, love notes records, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, technoLeave a comment

Over the course of their last two release, Love Notes has brought back the two artists that made their first release such an instant classic; first, Casey Tucker, and now; Simoncino, whose remix of Tucker’s Affirmative Action helped to launch Love Notes onto our collective radar. Simoncino herein does what he does oh-so-well, his unwavering nod (and maybe even slight obsession) to that which came before him permeating all three tracks here. Love Note impressively shows no signs of slowing down; three years after their inception, Nathaniel Jat’s imprint is closing in quickly on the 20 release milestone without even a momentary dip in quality.

Simoncino – Nemesis EP [UTTU83]

April 6, 2018April 17, 2018 hipodromedeep house, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, unknown to the unknownLeave a comment

Simoncino returns to UTTU with 4 synth led electronix cuts – super deep introspective techno & house.

Nick Anthony Simoncino – Mystic Adventures [VIBR012]

March 17, 2018December 12, 2018 hipodromechicago house, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, vibraphone recordsLeave a comment

Having previously appeared on Vibraphone with the Isole Del Tramonto 12″ back in 2016, Nick Anthony Simoncino returns to the perennial Italian deep house label with a full album, his fourth following previous turns on Thug, Mathematic and Creme Organization. As you would expect, Mystic Adventures is a masterclass of classic drum machines and synthesisers, loaded with the passion and mystery that Simoncino has always managed to imbue his music with. The highlights are too many to list – if you’re familiar with his other work, then Simoncino has everything you need on this LP. If you’re not already wise, these nine new tracks are a wonderful introduction.

Boo Williams / Simoncino – Split EP [CRS001]

February 24, 2018April 19, 2023 hipodromeboo williams, chicago house, chiwax, nick anthony simoncino, rawax, simoncinoLeave a comment

Chiwax & Rawax present the first ”Split EP”. For the Chiwax side it will be the Chicago Master Boo Williams and for the Rawax side it’s the amazing Simoncino.

Simoncino – Deep EP [RAWAX020]

July 11, 2016November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, nick anthony simoncino, rawax, simoncino, technoLeave a comment

Simoncino already released two great records on the Chiwax imprint as Ken Kojima. The ”Deep EP” is his first appearance on Rawax.

Nick Anthony Simoncino – Isole Del Tramonto EP [VIBR004]

June 14, 2016September 13, 2021 hipodromedeep house, house, nick anthony simoncino, vibraphone recordsLeave a comment

ANTHONY SIMONCINO, Nick - Isole Del Tramonto

Vibraphone Records is releasing a record by the Italian DJ/producer, Nick Anthony Simoncino. For the production of this record, Isole Del Tramonto (Sunset Islands) Simoncino uses a selection of strictly old school analog synthesizers, and drum machines, which takes you on a charming magical journey through the Mediterranean Sea with pulsating minimal deep bass lines, oneiric harmonic textures, exotic tom tom patterns, hypnotic sexy and catchy grove beats. Isole Del Tramonto is a record that connects and combines the essential elements and spirit of deep house music along with providing its visionary future…

Nick Anthony – Battle Of The Beats EP [RTG004]

January 26, 2016November 15, 2022 hipodromedeep house, nick anthony, nick anthony simoncino, rowtag records, simoncinoLeave a comment

Nick Anthony strikes again with his vintage sound, designed by a modern mind.

Simoncino – Dream States EP [SYNCRO025]

December 11, 2015November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, syncrophone recordings, technoLeave a comment

Another great release by the Analog Man, following up his album on Creme.

Simoncino – Amazon Atlantis [CRLP012]

September 29, 2015November 15, 2022 hipodromealbum, chicago house, creme organization, legowelt, nick anthony simoncino, simoncino, techno, vincent floydLeave a comment

Simoncino is back with another full length album, Amazon Atlantis, on Creme Organization. His vintage sound is one full of real emotion, and that is the case with this new full length. Simoncio turns on his machines and makes music every day, just for pleasure. Every so often he feels the time is right to release a new collection of material, and that time is now. There is no objective or particular message behind the album, it was simply conjured up using the Akai S 900 and the Emu Emax I drum machines as well as a Roland JX8P, a Korg PolySix a Ensoniq ESQ1 and a Yamaha DX7. Made at different times over an extended period of time in his home studio in Perugia, Italy, the album features two collaborations. The first is with Legowelt, “who besides being one of my favourite artists is a close friend” and the other is with Vincent Floyd, “a true legend whose records ‘Cruising and ‘I Dream You’ have left their mark on my life.”

Murphy Jax – Tempted [CHIWAX015]

March 23, 2015July 19, 2023 hipodromechicago house, chiwax, jori hulkkonen, mike anderson, murphy jax, nick anthony simoncino, rawaxLeave a comment

Murphy Jax returns with two new tracks… including hot remixes by Jori Hulkkonen & Simoncino. Vocals by Mike Anderson.

Simoncino – Dreams Of Konders [CR1277]

November 29, 2014November 15, 2022 hipodromechicago house, creme organization, nick anthony simoncino, simoncinoLeave a comment

Italian producer and classic Chicago house student Simoncino returns once more to Creme Organization for four tracks made using a wealth of Roland machines. Opener ‘Meggaton’ is a sombre, downbeat house affair with a doom laden one note bass sound that reverbs forever. The title track surely named in homage to legendary New York City producer Bobby Konders is a snaking, spiritual deep house jam shrouded in mystery and fuzzy textures that puts most ‘deep’ house to shame. On the flip, ‘Pyramids’ is a stuttering, staggering percussive house jam that builds pressure before relieving it with some seriously emotional synths, then ‘Space Is The Place’ wallows down low in a thick baseline, is paired with crisp and icy hi hats and exposes some nicely starry night skies up top.