Hardrock Striker – Supreme Striker I [WAR4]

May 20, 2015July 4, 2022 hipodromedisco, edits, hardrock striker, house, skylax records, warehouse classicsLeave a comment

The Skylax affiliated Warehouse Classics series has always taken an authentically old-fashioned approach to the humble re-edit, serving up chopped and looped versions inspired by the loose, drum-machine heavy reworks of original Chicago house masters such as Ron Hardy and Frankie Knuckles. This fourth volume, the first from label boss Hardrock Striker, continues in this vein. Amongst the four tracks you’ll find a slamming early house gem (the clean kick drums, metallic hits and chiming melodies of “Mano a Mano”), a brilliantly teasted and tweaked Ready for the World revision (“Shyla”, where the French producer builds the drums before dropping into the vocals), and what sounds like a Paul Weller/Jam/Style Council rework (the undulating Balearic funk of “Precious Thang”).

Andreas Gehm aka Elec Pt.1 – Voodoo Wolf [CCC514]

September 22, 2014July 4, 2022 hipodromeacid, andreas gehm, chicago house, cosmic club, elec pt.1, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Six nu-jack/acid trax by the Gehm. Voodoo Wolf features a sextet of stripped-back machine jams, which range from the spooky acid house of “Warming To The Galaxy” and ragging, Steve Poindexter-meets-Phuture wildness of “If I Was”, to the riotous, Dancemania-ish ghetto-house revelry of “Clap Your Hands” and the Larry Heard-ish melancholia of “77-88”.

Jason Grove – Skylax [LAX137]

June 4, 2014November 15, 2022 hipodromealbum, deep house, jason grove, skylax recordsLeave a comment

The producer that keeps diggers guessing is back on Skylax with a double pack of refined house grooves named in honour of the label that has borne his music thus far. Wherever and whenever this music appeared, there’s no arguing with the simple beauty of a cut like “John Blue” with its tripped out organ line and globulous pad, or “Rawkicks 2” in all its lounged-out grooving glory. There’s a lot of space allowed for soul samples and loose-fit beatdown drums, moving this release away from a strictly dancefloor release into a wider headspace. With his delicate touch and unfussy delivery, Jason Grove will undoubtedly be worming his way into even more heads thanks to this LP.

Sir Leon Greg – Warehouse Classics #3 [WAR003]

May 12, 2014July 4, 2022 hipodromedisco, edits, house, nigel rogers, perseus traxx, sir leon greg, skylax records, warehouse classicsLeave a comment

Sir Leon Greg (another incarnation of Perseus Traxx) jams out then reinforces some edits of forgotten classics with a raw & personal analogue treatment for a devastating full effect on the dance floor, that is a far cry from the proliferation of over-produced squeaky-clean software edits. These are basic, raw ideas thrown down quickly and capturing the energy on 1/4” tape.

Lady Blacktronika – It’s A Blacktronika World [LAX136]

May 7, 2014November 15, 2022 hipodromedeep house, lady blacktronika, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Excellent classic US deep house tracks that will create instant atmosphere. Lady Blacktronika has been serving some of the best deep house and slo-mo beatdown to come from the US since her Sound Black labels inception in 2010.

Innershades – Toxic Trax [SUIT005]

March 3, 2014July 19, 2019 hipodromechicago house, house, innershades, skylax records, stay underground it pays, thomas blanckaertLeave a comment

Innershades delivers 6 cuts that are divided in 2 parts: the Twilight side & the Ghetto side. Influenced by the Chicago godfathers and the Dance Mania style. First side, Twilight Side, contained “Dexter (’87 mix)”, “Lust” & “Work that” heavily influenced by the Chicago godfathers. 2nd side, Ghetto side, comes up with “Circuit”, “Walk the walk” & “Feel” heavily influenced by the dance mania style.

Kuba Soijka – Future Mind [SUIT004]

December 4, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, kuba sojka, skylax records, stay underground it paysLeave a comment

For this 4th release, we decided to bring you guys one of the best producer right now : Kuba Soijka. The analog man, his continued music production has focused on collaboration with the Chicago Mathematics Recordings label, which presents his more jazzy and soulful face, but not only through the ”Bright shadow of a star” EP, but from a bigger thanks to the album ”Mysterious Intrigue” released on 2×12. That release boldly displayed how Kuba can combine a bit of the artistic world in jazz and underground club sound of Detroit techno and Chicago house. This alone didn’t confirm the listeners of his music. It was also due to the fact that he presents a real and sincere vibe and is open to new and developing sounds World-Wide.

Carlos Nilmmns – B.l.u.e. [LAXC003]

November 27, 2013July 4, 2022 hipodromecarlos nilmmns, house, skylax recordsLeave a comment

For this new release serie, we decided to bring you guys a regular member of the crew & one fo the most talented producer : Carlos Nilmmns. Indeed, the man is back on Skylax. The Scottish producers skills again ranging from soundtrack to dirty machine funk. Songs such as “Brooklyn Walk” and “Moments Of Happiness” demonstrate time and time again why many critics are calling him the next Lalo Schifrin. “Raw Tape Cuts” and “I Thought I Had You” take things onto the dance floor. The listener is greeted by a healthy range of classic machine workouts and Nilmmns signature old school technique’s. “Gwen’s Song” captures moments of Paris and the good times. “Soul patrol” track contains elegant synth work and beautiful live keys which kind of reminds one of Drexciya or music from The other peoples place. “106” shows hardware programming at its finest with lush sounds creating warm fuzzy moments perfect for the warm weather.

Jason Grove – Late Night Connections #1 [LAXES001]

October 10, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromedeep house, jason grove, merwyn sanders, niko marks, skylax records, skylax records extra seriesLeave a comment

Skylax presents a new sublabel Skylax Records Extra Series #1. The first release presents the wonderful work from house maestro Jason Grove with some of the most timeless artists from both Chicago & Detroit, featuring vocals & productions of the great Merwyn Sanders (formerly known as Virgo 4) & legendary undeground resistance member Niki Marks.

Nick Beringer – Afterhour Cuts Vol.1 [LAX134]

September 18, 2013July 29, 2020 hipodromehouse, nick beringer, skylax recordsLeave a comment

With Afterhour Cuts Vol.1, Berlin based producer Nick Beringer returns to Skylax Records after his First Floor EP appeared on the sub-label Wax Classic back in 2012. He brings six great house tracks of varying degrees of deepness and as the name of the EP suggests, all are designed for the afterhours.

VA – A Fistful Of Wax 2 [AFX002]

May 10, 2013February 21, 2019 hipodromea fistful of wax, giovanni damico, house, jackmaster k, mike sharon, si'ke djs, skylax records, wax classicLeave a comment

A Fistful Of Wax is an extension for some very special projects of our beloved deep house Skylax Records sub – label Wax Classic. For this 2nd release, we give you the opportunity to grab 4 fantastic trax done by some of the best Deep House producers at the moment

Hardrock Striker – Skylax got the Bicep (UK’s House Revenge live mix).

April 17, 2013March 1, 2021 hipodromefeel my bicep, hardrock striker, house, podcast, skylax recordsLeave a comment

listen / download

Concept E25 – Garage Sessions #1 [WXC009]

April 17, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromeconcept e25, house, skylax records, wax classicLeave a comment

WAX Classics – a sub-label of the famous SKYLAX Records, presents their 9th release, featuring 4 house trax done by the french producers duo Concept e25. ‘Garage Sessions I’ continues their journey into the 90’s Underground House world, with 4 tracks featuring funky basslines, classic.

Fabio Monesi – Heatwave Vol. 1 [LAX133]

March 29, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromedeep house, fabio monesi, hissman, skylax recordsLeave a comment

Skylax Records brings for the 33rd release the Milanese house producer Fabio Monesi. Fabio opens the EP with “Duke mama”, a proper house anthem complete with a set of neat vocals, a shuffling workout of hi-hats, the inevitable snare and an old-school bass line which bounces from wall to wall. He closes the A side with “Millionhands” a similarly reflective house number for when things turn seriously deep Monesi’s rugged low end bumper.

Montel – Welcome To My House [WXC008]

February 19, 2013November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, montel, skylax records, wax classicLeave a comment

For our 8th release on the Wax Classic series, Skylax presents 4 fantastic trax done by one of th ebest deep house producer right now : Montel. Being an avid record collector and dance music enthusiast for nearly 20 years, Montel has slowly but surely cultivated his craft. Feeling all nostalgic after his 20 year love affair with House music, he felt it was time to find a creative outlet for his sounds. His only objective is to give back the good vibrations, making music for DJs and Dancers. Music for sweaty basements, house party’s and day time raves.

Perseus Traxx – Raw Cuts [SUIT003]

January 29, 2013January 14, 2020 hipodromechicago house, nigel rogers, perseus traxx, skylax records, stay underground it paysLeave a comment

Stay Underground, It Pays with the 3rd release from Perseus Traxx. The analog man is back with some killer tracks, deep & jacking chicago sounds with haunting pads, big basselines & some classic TR 707 – 909 drum machines. The title track ‘Hindsight’ is a raw bumpy cut with a sneaky bassline going all along with rolling claps & rims. Influenced by all the best 80’s trax records releases, it’s a late night masterpiece of minimalistic electronic sounds. The 4 other tracks ‘Late night calls’, ‘A slave to feelings’, ‘How the future lies’ & the crazy ‘wrangle’ are clearly working in the same movement.

Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part 1)

December 20, 2012February 24, 2023 hipodromeadi dumitra, amphia, clan destine records, cristi cons, dez andres, dj nature, drumma records, get slow, groove.de, intergalactic fm, intergalactic gary, jason grove, jerome derradji, l.i.e.s., little white earbuds, long island electrical systems, m1 sessions, marcman, mike huckaby, paranoid london, sit, skylax records, still music, the kvb, toby tobias, toygun, vlad caia2 Comments

After three fruitful years of existence and daily careful surveillance of the electronic music scene, I’ve decided, for the first time, to draw a line and make a review of the year that is just closing.

I will make the review in two parts, the first is dedicated to our followers and their choices from this years. So, I will make a list with the most successful post on my blog, the releases that gathered the most likes and clicks in 2012 for our visitors. The second part of the review, will include my own picks and I will present some of my favorite albums of different genders. Also I will make a review of the best parties and acts I’ve attended this year.

Continue reading “Hipodrome’s 2012 Review (Part 1)” →

Jason Grove – Beats & Pieces Vol. 1 [LAX132]

December 8, 2012November 15, 2022 hipodromehouse, jason grove, skylax recordsLeave a comment

For the 32nd release, Skylax brings back the fantastic Jason Grove with six brand new tracks.

Emotion II Emotion – EIIE I [WXC006]

December 8, 2012December 8, 2012 hipodromeavalon kalin, house, rafael fauria, skylax records, wax classicLeave a comment

Emotion II Emotion is Portland duo Avalon Kalin (Finesse) and Rafael Fauria (Miracles Club) that blend Garage & Deep House live with gritty samples, FM synthesis, analog hardware, swing and passion. Looking back to the golden age of House Music and pushing it forward as a live art form. Inspired by the best of the 90’s club sounds, they deliver here their first EP full of house killers.

Adryiano – Golden Daze [WXC007]

October 22, 2012November 15, 2022 hipodromeadryiano, house, skylax records, wax classicLeave a comment

The 7th release on Skylax Records’ sub label Wax Classics with 4 fantastic trax done by Adryiano. He’s a “music lover and vinyl enthusiast” from Cologne Germany rooted somewhere in between the 90s house sub-genres. Pretty much into vintage gear when it comes to productions using 90s hardware like the MPC 2000xl. This Ep is clearly made for the ‘new jerseyish’ deep house heads. Old scool vibe with some serious banging kicks and an incredible groove.