Patrizia Pellegrino – Musica Spaziale [MISSYOU026]

July 15, 2023July 13, 2023 hipodromeconstantino paolini, dj asshole, italo-disco, miss you, patrizia pellegrino, re-release, reissue, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

An Italian disco classic produced by one of Italy’s top disco pop entrepreneurs – Constantino Paolini – featuring the voice of Vesuvian actress and TV personality Patrizia Pellegrino. “Musica Spaziale” is a fast paced synthy disco number adorned with signorina Pellegrino’s silky smooth vocals, featuring lusty cosmic nuanced lyrics that arguably invite the listener to some form of astral bliss in the company of the blond starlet. A classic amongst collectors and specialists of the genre, made available to your record collections once again without having to sell any of your kidneys. In addition, also an extended edit, that patiently slows down the tempo but also extends this cosmic climax on the dancefloor in a manner respectful to the original masterpiece, allowing the dancers to savor every moment of this celestial voyage without all the rush of the 7″ version . Flip it and things get propelled in direction to some other acidic orbits with DJ Asshole’s tripped out downtempo 8′ intervention.

Mr. Master – A Dog in the Night [HM1002/R]

July 15, 2023July 13, 2023 hipodromedanilo braca, disco, house of music, italo-disco, mr master, re-release, reissue, stefano galante, stefano zitoLeave a comment

Groundbreaking release from the early 80’s produced with rather primitive synthesizers with as result “A Dog in the Night” a track with a thick sound, unusual for its time. Credited as “the sound of the future” in those days and sounding relevant today. The piece produced by Stefano Zito and arranged by Stefano Galante is after 40 years among the favorites of collectors and followers of Italo-Disco, being noted among the songs to be re-edited by Danilo Braca, the New York based Italian Dj known for his creativity.

Code Industry – Structure [DE303]

July 4, 2023July 3, 2023 hipodromeantler subway, code industry, dark entries records, ebm, new beat, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Seminal EBM-techno outfit Code Industry surfaces on Dark Entries with a reissue of their Structure EP. Detroit-based musicians Rob Myers, E.N. Sevy, Kyl Crys, and William Keith formed Code Industry in 1989 following their previous project, Code Assault. Among the few Black artists working in the idioms of EBM and industrial during their time, Code Industry tackle issues of racism, the media, and the hypocrisy of patriotism. The band’s frigid synths and menacingly whispered vocals display their affinity for European EBM acts like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb, but their adventurous production and high- tech grooves situate their work equally within the Detroit techno continuum. The Structure EP was originally released in 1991 via the legendary Antler-Subway label.

Autobot-1000 – 3 Dimensions Of Space LP [IH001]

June 29, 2023December 13, 2023 hipodromealbum, autobot-1000, detroit, douglas patterson, electro, hoodwink records, inherent futurism, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Inherent Futurism is a new label coming out of Copenhagen, Denmark and headed up by Morten Kamper, a staple in the Danish electronic music scene who’s been involved in it for more than 30 years and nowadays is running the 313vinyl_collective record store in the capital. Inherent Futurism will focus on a blend of unearthed old records and new material with no real boundaries, just a focus on quality electronic music in all forms with an inclination towards Techno and Electro. To inaugurate the label, Morten shines a light on an unsung gemstone from the Detroit Electro genre, Autobot-1000’s ‘3 Dimension Of Space’, The album comes on vinyl for the first time, the project was only out on CD and released in 2001 on Hoodwink Records from North Carolina, US.

Anti-Time – Dream Baby / Free Recipe [SMR016]

June 19, 2023June 15, 2023 hipodromeanti-time, gabi delgado, house, new beat, re-release, reissue, saba komossa, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

The original Berlin dance floor trouble makers from the early 90s, Saba Komossa and Gabi Delgado’s joint project Anti-Time was a powerful soundtrack to Berlin’s nightlife after the wall came down. Merging their naive curiosity with access to latest studio equipment guided by an unmatchable instinct for what works on a dancefloor, Gabi and Saba created a sound so classic and unmistakably their own that still today it refreshes the ears. For many an established masterpiece, for others a time capsule love message from over 3 decades ago, but for everyone it’s an essential piece of European club scene history. This album combines both of the known Anti-Time releases from 1990 and 1991 into one release.

Koto – Visitors [MAXI1100-12]

June 8, 2023June 7, 2023 hipodromeanfrando maiola, italo-disco, koto, re-release, reissue, stefano cundari, zyx musicLeave a comment

The track “Visitors” from 1985 is probably one of the best songs of the Italo Disco era and is now going to be released in a new guise on colored vinyl in a strictly limited edition. An absolute must-have for all die-hard fans of the Italo Disco and Spacesynth scene.

Monolake – Hongkong [FIELD35]

May 28, 2023May 26, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, ambient techno, chain reaction, field records, gerhard behles, monolake, re-release, reissue, robert henkeLeave a comment

Field Records presents the first complete vinyl edition of Monolake’s seminal excursion into experimental dub techno, Hongkong. Originally released on the now-classic Chain Reaction label in 1997, this collection of early singles by Robert Henke and Gerhard Behles has gone on to become a vital listening experience in its own right, a genre classic.

Move D – Solitaire [MULE285]

May 28, 2023May 26, 2023 hipodromealbum, ambient, david moufang, experimental, move d, mule musiq, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Mule Musiq dives into the archives of humanoid Ambient music history, bringing the vinyl premiere of a classic work by German DJ, producer, and musician David Moufang, globally known as Move D. Released in 1995 on Pete Namlook’s fabled Fax +49-69/450464 label, the album marks his only output as Solitaire, featuring heroic, supple ambient scenes, that some people call one of the best works by Move D.

Clio – Eyes [PLT799MIX]

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 hipodromeclio, italo-disco, maria chiara perugini, planet records, planet records classics, re-release, reissue, roberto ferranteLeave a comment

The decade of the 80s is revived through recordings like “Eyes” that allow you to travel through the music and trigger those old emotions of innocence, joy and adventure. “Eyes” by Clio contains all the emotions that a dance-pop song should contain plus the essential element of mystery, a kind of magic that takes place between the chorus and the bass line, a shot in the dark drizzly night of the Italo-Disco.

Neon – Skydiver [MGMS09]

May 12, 2023May 11, 2023 hipodromecelso valli, cinedelic records, disco, italo-disco, mondo groove, neon, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Reissue of the italo disco classic produced, composed and arranged by Celso Valli.

Andy Romano – Every Time Feel Allright [BLOW11]

May 5, 2023May 15, 2023 hipodromeandy romano, cold blow, cyberdance, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Cold Blow announce the 12-inch re-issue of Andy Romano’s sought-after Italo disco EP “Every Time Feel Allright”. The EP has been remastered by the legendary Ed DMX, with all-new artwork by Ed Cheverton. This was originally released by Cyberdance in 2010.

Nick Holder – Fruit Loops [FCE-07]

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 hipodromedefinitive recordings, disco, frl classic edition, frole records, house, nick holder, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

FRL Classic Edition is back in action with this gems of mid 90’s. Written and produced by Nick Holder on Definitive Recordings, here you can listen something unique that can smash every dancefloor.

LITIA-LOE – Life Love Dance [LER1032/MS09]

April 25, 2023April 24, 2023 hipodromealbum, chicago house, facade records, grant rogers, left ear records, leon williams, litia-loe, mixed signals, re-release, reissue, simeon rogersLeave a comment

Left Ear Records and Mixed Signals team up again to refresh LITIA=LOE’s mid-90s album “Life Love Dance”. On this timeless release, the group channel the golden age of Nu Groove, foundational Warp releases, and the Ibiza days of New Order, all rooted in a uniquely Chicago sound. Five years after their EBM-tinged cerebral house anthem “Each Dawn Every Dawn”, the Litia~Loe (Life In The Insane Asylum = Life On Earth) crew dropped a lush album of wider proportion — six songs that feel more mature, more confident. Yet, despite this cultivated style, they continue to maintain the distinctive jest of their first outing. Grant, Leon, and Simeon’s new approach was more exploratory, traversing adventurous channels of pop, wave, IDM, and house. Not only are the songs more varied, but the growth of the trio’s technical skills are apparent. These songs feel more considered, like they have been refined over time, given just the right amount of polish without losing the ecstatic rawness that gives them breath and bounce. Life Love Dance captures the sound of primetime Chicago melodic house music, but offers something more expansive. Uninhibited by the borders of genre, the trio took a more inclusive approach to their music, which catalyzed in a playful and peerless production style which makes their work stand out from the droves of generic dance records from that era.

ADN’ Ckrystall – Frankraut [MMS606]

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 hipodromeadn' ckrystall, album, krautrock, macadam mambo, minimal synth, re-release, reissue, synth waveLeave a comment

French electronic pionner, ADN’ Ckrystall, became a legend in the Minimal-Synth scene when his first album “Jazz’Mad” (from 1982) was rediscovered and re-edited via the two biggest labels in the genre : Minimal Wave (circa 2005) and Dark Entries (circa 2012). Following this new interest, a bunch of unreleased materials reappeared and went out mostly directly through Erick (ADN)’s control, under compilations, coffrets (V.O.D.) or albums that never had the chance to come out before… But one piece was still missing, the album just following “Jazz’Mad” called “Frankraut” and here comes the story… During the covid year of 2021, Erick finally found the tapes forgotten somewhere at his parents house since 1984. After relistening to it he decided to bring them back to life. “Frankraut” was a project born from the reflexion about the concept of marrying (and not the opposite) the romantico-poetico side : naive melodies flirting with research and experimentations in the electronic music “à la française” like illustration, “bilbliothèque sonore” (library) or music for film… and the cold, mechanic, motorik, hypnotic, psychedelic free explosive and creative side of the Krautrock.

Model 500 – Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) (Remastered Edition) [M002]

April 20, 2023May 9, 2023 hipodromedetroit, electro, juan atkins, metroplex, model 500, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Legendary and genre-defining Detroit label Metroplex Records is rereleasing a run of carefully selected releases from its classic-studded catalogue. The remastering and recut was done with uttermost care, using the newest mastering and audio-restoration technologies. These Techno and Electro benchmarks, taken from original sources, have never sounded better. This is the second release Model 500’s ,,Night Drive (Through Babylon)” (M002). Rediscover these futurist transmissions from techno’s ground zero and the absolute classic Detroit Techno EP’s that started the genre.
Watch this space for more.

Shifted Phases – The Cosmic Memoirs Of The Late Great Rupert J. Rosinthrope [TRESOR196LPX]

April 13, 2023April 12, 2023 hipodromealbum, detroit techno, drexciya, electro, james stinson, re-release, reissue, shifted phases, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Tresor Records reissue the sole output from Shifted Phases entitled “The Cosmic Memoirs Of The Late Great Rupert J. Rosinthrope”. Initially released in 2002, soon after James Stinson passed away, this LP plays a mysterious and compelling role in the Drexciya journey. While other records of Drexciya and related projects have received numerous reprints and editions, The Cosmic Memoirs… has remained out of print since its release. This rarity leaves it more open to interpretation with its place in the Drexciyan storm series, as it became increasingly hard to find and underexplored. This reissue does not merely close the loop on Tresor’s reissue series of the Drexciya catalogue but brings Shifted Phases to fresh ears more than other records.

Transparent Sound – Slang City [TRANS005]

April 10, 2023June 29, 2023 hipodromeelectro, martin brown, orson bramley, orson records, re-release, reissue, transparent soundLeave a comment

The UK Electro duo Transparent Sound reissue the infamous Slang City EP. Long before electro returned to prominence Transparent Sound were serving up world class must-check slabs of body-popping electronic brilliance.

Model 500 – No Ufo’s [M001]

April 10, 2023May 9, 2023 hipodromedetroit, electro, juan atkins, metroplex, model 500, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Legendary and genre-defining Detroit label Metroplex Records is rereleasing a run of carefully selected releases from its classic-studded catalogue. The remastering and recut was done with uttermost care, using the newest mastering and audio-restoration technologies. These Techno and Electro benchmarks, taken from original sources, have never sounded better. The first release is Model 500’s “No Ufo’s” (M001). Rediscover these futurist transmissions from techno’s ground zero and the absolute classic Detroit Techno EP’s that started the genre.

King Sporty / Fashion Funktion – Sun Country [ERC147]

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 hipodrome40 thieves, disco, electro, emotional rescue, emotional response recordings, fashion funktion, king sporty, konduko, noel williams, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Here comes Emotional Rescue and Konduko’s last in their series of Noel Williams/King Sporty reissues, this time looking at later electro productions and the hip-hop/boogie influenced ‘Sun Country’. Vocals and co-production come from Williams’ long-time partner Betty Wright and as well as a vocal and instrumental mix there’s a longform remix by Bay Area disco dub stalwarts, 40 Thieves.

Delkom – Futur Ultra [SMR013]

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 hipodromeacid house, compilation, delkom, delkom club control, gabi delgado, italo-disco, new beat, re-release, reissue, saba komossa, sound metaphors recordsLeave a comment

Delkom’s only known previously released album. Originally released in 1990 by the wonder duo consisting of Saba Komossa and Gabi Delgado. The album is released as a continuous mix with each track delineated on the grooves. Imagine Berlin in 1990, the wall is about to come down, no social media, no CDJs, new drugs are being standardized and this is the soundtrack to your night out in this debaucherous capital, exploding with energies that anthropology PhD students still haven’t been able to fully describe. The entire record sounds like a dub mix that almost wasn’t allowed to be released by the record label, unorthodox in its methods, too experimental for most studios yet highly effective on the best of dancefloors. Sexually charged lyrics, driving percussive rawness over heftily synthesized bass lines, all boxes are checked for total club mayhem. Pioneers in their own right, clearly marking their territory in Berlin dancefloor culture from its early post reunification days. Powerfully tasteful and unique sounds from a golden age.