The Ghostwriters – Objects In Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear [DE297]

October 9, 2024October 8, 2024 hipodromealbum, charles cohen, dark entries records, experimental, jeff cain, minimal synth, re-release, reissue, the ghostwritersLeave a comment

Dark Entries calls on Philadelphia experimental duo The Ghostwriters to resurrect their 1981 LP of minimalist mayhem, ‘Objects In Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear’. The late Buchla maestro Charles Cohen and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Cain joined up in 1971 to craft electroacoustic chaos as Anomali, later renaming themselves The Ghostwriters. Their collaborations with choreographers and visual media artists led to their singular style, straddling improvisation and composition, the oneiric and the immediate. 1981 saw the release of their debut album, ‘Objects In Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear’, a whirling, messy, telepathic slipstream cascading across an imaginary landscape. Recorded in Don Buchla’s childhood home, Objects offers 8 cuts of minimalist electronic bliss, equal parts icy and quirky, with standout cuts including the grooving havoc of “Fix it in the Mix” and the otherworldly hymn “Moon Chant.” Proceeds from the album will be donated to SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), a nonprofit that combats online child sex abuse and trafficking.

Jiraffe – Out’A The Box [STILLM043]

October 8, 2024October 7, 2024 hipodromeal smith, goldqwest records, house, jiraffe, re-release, reissue, richie weeks, still musicLeave a comment

Still Music Chicago presents the reissue of Jiraffe’s ”Out’A The Box,” a legendary dance record from New York City. Originally released in 1988 on Goldqwest Records, this track emerged from the collaboration between Richie Weeks and Al Smith. The track blended post-disco, dance, latin, and proto-house elements, achieving cult status among DJs worldwide.

Los Hermanos – On Another Level LP [LHLP-001]

September 30, 2024September 26, 2024 hipodromealbum, detroit, detroit techno, gerald mitchell, los hermanos, re-release, reissue, submergeLeave a comment

A true Detroit Techno masterpiece gets a well overdue re-master and re-press. Los Hermanos ‘On Another Level’, originally released on Submerge in 2005, is an unmissable collection of the most soulful spiritual techno ever made.Here with a new tracklisting including nthems like ‘Birth of 3000’, ‘Quetzal’ and ‘Resurrection’!

DJ Rush – Childs Play [CCE043]

September 27, 2024October 14, 2024 hipodromechicago, chicago house, chiwax, chiwax classic edition, dance mania, dj rush, rawax, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Classic DJ Rush in the rebound. Rawax annouce 3 releases by the Chicago Legend on Chiwax Classic Edition. The first one is the former Dance Mania bomb from 1991 called “Childs Play”.

Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media – Funky Stuff [HMJY211]

September 22, 2024September 20, 2024 hipodromecolumbia, funk, hiromasa suzuki, japan, jazz, jiro inagaki, re-release, reissue, soul mediaLeave a comment

2024 pressing of a Japanese Jazz-Funk classic. Little is documented about the creators of 1975’s ‘Funky Stuff’. Jiro Inagaki and his band’s legacy is almost entirely musical, devoid of the personal details that often accompany jazz musicians. To understand this album, it must be placed within its cultural context. Japan’s jazz scene, one of the largest per capita, has faced accusations of imitation and unoriginality. However, Inagaki’s work, particularly in the late ’60s and early ’70s fusion era, defies these stereotypes. Inagaki’s genre-blending began with 1970’s Head Rock, less experimental than Bitches Brew but equally dynamic. By 1975, Inagaki had embraced funk, culminating in Funky Stuff. The album, laden with rich bass-lines, wah-wah pedals, and layered percussion, opens with the danceable ‘Painted Paradise’. Pianist Hiromasa Suzuki, who wrote most tracks, shines, especially on the melancholic ‘Breeze’ and the bossa-nova ‘Gentle Wave’. Covers like Kool & The Gang’s ‘Funky Stuff’ and Wayne Henderson’s ‘Scratch’ are highlights. Funky Stuff joyously engages with funk’s rhythms, making it a delightful hidden gem.

Jiro Inagaki & His Friends – Funky Best [CNLP82]

September 22, 2024September 20, 2024 hipodromealbum, cinedelic records, disco, funk, hiromasa suzuki, japan, jazz, jiro inagaki, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Japan meets funky disco in an explosive fusion led by maestro Jiro Inagaki here on a classic album that gets a worthy reissue. In a particularly inspired year during which he also released Funky Stuff on Nippon Columbia, Inagaki masterfully reinterprets tracks by Quincy Jones, Commodores, Graham Central Station, B.T. Express, Kool and The Gang, Stevie Wonder, Sly and The Family Stone, Ohio Players, Ripple, and Billy Preston on this one. He does so in collaboration with Hiromasa Suzuki, a prominent name in Japanese jazz, and seasoned session musicians who add their own spice. Inagaki brings a fresh, danceable sound here with a broad mix of inspirations from jazz to city pop all shining through.

Ken Laszlo – Hey Hey Guy [MAXI1145-12]

September 15, 2024September 12, 2024 hipodromeflemming dalum, italo-disco, ken laszlo, re-release, reissue, store music, zyx musicLeave a comment

An Italo Disco rarity from 1984 now available again on a colored 12“ maxi single. Reissue of this italo disco classic from 1984. Comes with Flemming Dalum remixes.

Underground Resistance – The Final Frontier [UR-003MCM]

September 14, 2024September 12, 2024 hipodromedetroit, detroit techno, electro, final frontier, re-release, reissue, underground resistanceLeave a comment

Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. Essential 303 electro techno from Underground Resistance. Raw, intense and one of the outstanding and unique records in Techno history.

Suburban Knight – Listening Systems [DTR004.5]

September 14, 2024September 13, 2024 hipodromedetroit, detroit techno, detroit techno records, james pennington, re-release, reissue, suburban knightLeave a comment

James Pennington is a true Motor City original who will forever be etched into the legendary city’s musical history. Under his revered Suburban Knight alias he crafted the powerful single ‘Listening Systems’ in 2021, initially limited to a spotter-taunting 200 copies, but now repressed – and relax, record buyers everywhere. It’s a deep, warm, driving techno cut stripped back to the bare essentials with a smoky vocal whisper adding the intimacy to a kicking rhythm that is dubbed out and soft around the edges but not lacking in impact. Perfect music for mind, body and head that needs to be played nice and loud.

Abe Duque – What Happened? [SYNCRO50]

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 hipodromeabe duque, acid house, blake baxter, re-release, reissue, syncrophone recordingsLeave a comment

Syncrophone marks 20 years of Abe Duque’s ‘What Happened’ EP with a special anniversary re-release. This seminal collection, originally unleashed in the early 2000s, has since become a cornerstone in the Techno and House music realms, earning its status as a timeless classic. Abe Duque’s ‘What Happened’ EP captivated audiences with its distinctive blend of raw wnergy, hypnotic rhythms, and intricate melodies. Each track on this EP is a masterclass in Duque’s unique production style, showcasing his innovative approach to electronic music and solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the genre.

Severed Heads – Ear Bitten LP [DE-314]

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 hipodromealbum, dark entries records, experimental, industrial, noise, re-release, reissue, severed heads, tom ellardLeave a comment

Dark Entries picks up Severed Heads yet again for Ear Bitten, a double LP reissue of some of the band’s earliest material. As originary Aussie industrial legends – although founder Tom Ellard would balk at being branded as such – Severed Heads shaped the continental subcultural sound with their kitchen electronics, chaotic tape loops, and quietly infectious nursery-rhyme-esque melodies. In 1979 Ellard, Richard Fielding, and Andrew Wright abandoned the moniker Mr. and Mrs. No Smoking Sign and adopted the edgier name Severed Heads “to pretend to be an industrial band such as Surgical Penis Klinik & Throbbing Gristle.” Noise-rockers Rhythmx Chymx had placed an advertisement in a local shop looking for a band to share the costs of pressing an LP. The Heads set about recording a Dadaist racket on a pair of open reel dictaphones and a cassette deck using a TRS-80 computer, Kawai Synthesizer 100F and Korg Mini Pops drum machine. Ear Bitten was released in 1980; original copies now fetch obscene sums, in part due to most of Severed Heads’ copies perishing in a fire at Richard’s home. The band’s next endeavor was a cassette titled Side 2, a collection of free-form experiments fashioned as Ear Bitten’s second side. For this reissue, Dark Entries has collected both Ear Bitten and Side 2 on the first disc, presenting the album in its full form. Disc two includes the original first version of Ear Bitten, which was only unreleased because it was recorded in a format not suitable for pressing.

Reggie Dokes / Red D – RD² Volume [PSY043]

September 6, 2024September 5, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, psychostasia recordings, re-release, red d, reggie dokes, reissue, we play house recordingsLeave a comment

Over 20 years of friendship and Reggie Dokes and Red D are still at it. Their first joint E.P. was released on Red D’s We Play House Recordings label and kicked off the label’s much-lauded U.S. Series in 2019. Moving back across the pond we now find Reggie and Bart sharing a release on Reggie’s legendary Psychostasia imprint. On the A-side Reggie is bringing his trademark sound and taking it deeper than ever. Moody melancholy paired with solid beats and drums to take you into deep house heaven. On the flip Red D brings his Detroit inspiration into deep and swinging techno territory reminding us of Scan 7 and the likes with a vocal that gives a respectful nod to an Underground Resistance classic.

Model 500 – I See The Light / Pick Up The Flow [M021]

September 5, 2024August 18, 2025 hipodromedetroit, detroit techno, juan atkins, metroplex, model 500, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Another one of Model 500’s classics, carefully remastered and recut. Two masterpieces of true Detroit Techno History.

The Martian – Ghostdancer [RP-6MCM]

September 5, 2024December 23, 2024 hipodromedetroit techno, re-release, red planet, reissue, submerge, techno, the martian, underground resistance, will thomasLeave a comment

Those buried in the soil of the red planet dance forever in the afterlife. You can hear their rhythm in the dust storms at night. Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. A true Techno staple.

Aril Brikha – Winter EP [KOM151]

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 hipodromearil brikha, art of vengeance, detroit techno, kompakt, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Long awaited re-press of this Techno gem by Aril Brikha, originally released on Kompakt in 2007.

Mujahideen – Dead Language [CM-RE02 / NRR2]

August 31, 2024August 30, 2024 hipodromealbum, alon ovnat, confused machines, experimental, harel schreiber, heart & crossbone, industrial, mujahideen, nova romema, post punk, re-release, reissue, uri crystalLeave a comment

As the world got even worse in the past ten years, Mujahideen’s songs from 2014 about greed, vengeance, culture slaves and the human factor are more relevant than ever in 2024, as it seems that the world is trapped in a vicious circle, which summons new dawn of Fascism. Therefore, Dead Language still sounds like a prophecy of wrath accompanied by a shivering crossover of post punk, dub and industrial, inspired by bands like Suicide, P.I.L, The Fall, Mark Stewart & The Maffia, Section 25, Psychic TV, The Young Gods and The Chameleons, which offers a captivating but desperate introspection into the abyss of humankind.

Zenana – Witches [RHRSS37]

August 28, 2024September 18, 2024 hipodromebedmo disco, house, prm, re-release, reissue, rush hour, rush hour reissues series, synth pop, zenanaLeave a comment

Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother songwriting team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious, impeccably produced and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time. It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan.

Patrick Cowley – Kickin’ In [DE-273]

August 25, 2024August 22, 2024 hipodromedark entries records, disco, patrick cowley, paul parker, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Dark Entries again shines a spotlight on bathhouse disco don Patrick Cowley with a newly remastered release of Kickin’ In. Although Cowley tragically passed from AIDS-related illness in 1982, he left an extensive archive of unreleased tapes, many of which Dark Entries has had the honor of releasing. While working as a lighting technician at The City, SF’s disco cabaret, Cowley saw rising star Frank Loverde perform. Cowley asked Loverde to contribute vocals to some material in progress, and Frank, Linda Imperial, and Peggy Gibbons joined Cowley in the studio. The resulting songs included “Kickin’ In,” a 9-minute cybernetic disco stormer that taps into the essence of Cowley’s hi-NRG sound: equal parts spaced out and zoned in on the dancefloor. In May 1978 Cowley joined Loverde on stage at The City to perform “Kickin’ In” as they opened for disco diva Sylvester. “Kickin’ In” was initially released in 2015 via Honey Soundsystem who found the tapes in the basement of Megatone Records owner John Hedges. This newly remastered version was made possible due to the discovery of the original multi-track recordings of “Kickin’ In,” allowing for a fresh mixdown by Jim Hopkins as well as the creation of a new instrumental version. Also included are two impeccably sleazy Cowley jams recorded in 1980, “Thief of Love” and “Make It Come Loose.” Cowley narrates excerpts from his erotic journals on these raunchy slow-burners, capturing the vibe of SF’s leather bars and backrooms. “Thief of Love” features Cowley collaborator Paul Parker on background vocals.

Aquatronics – Sunset Streams EP [CLS001]

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 hipodromeaquatronics, citra lab sounds, datawave, electro, gaetan votion, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Aquatronics AKA Datawave, Is Gaétan Votion of Brussels. The “Sunset Streams” EP immediately became highly sought after and revered, after selling out 200 copies in just under 3 months in 2021, quickly making an imprint on the electro scene. 3 years later, 200 crystal clear records have re-incarnated for everyone who couldn’t get a copy the first time.

The Zombies – Zombi / In The Land Of The Zombi [BST-X102]

August 17, 2024August 14, 2024 hipodromebest record, disco, electro, federico ida, massimo berardi, massimo ida, re-release, reissue, salvatore ida, tank records, the zombiesLeave a comment

It’s difficult to ”label” the songs of this authoritative and necessary official reissue. ”Zombi” and ”In the Land of the Zombi” are two electro disco-funks from 1979, therefore from three years before was born the ”Italo-Disco” style, certainly more powerful, aggressive and more electronic than the ”Made in Italy” disco style of the 2nd half of the 70s. The creation of the original 7″ by Salvatore Ida, great musician and bandleader – to whom this excellent reissue is dedicated – was a sort of game for the authors of the two pieces: Federico Ida and Massimo Ida, were protagonists 4 years before of the Italian progressive rock scene with the sister Silvana Ida, Marcello Surace and Franco Vinci thanks to the immeasurable and acclaimed album ”Apoteosi”. So The Zombies were destined to pair with another easy ’79 joke by the Ida brothers: ”Let’s Go” and ”Mustang” by Sandwich. The two long versions of ”Zombi” and ”In the Land of the Zombi” were re-edited by Massimo Berardi, always diligent and active, as well as tidy and aware of where he was putting his hands, are fundamental in order to complete this 12″.