Jonas Kopp – Photon Belt LP [TRESOR293]

May 15, 2017March 17, 2026 hipodromealbum, jonas kopp, techno, tresor recordsLeave a comment

Jonas Kopp and Tresor have shared a bright and prosperous musical relationship for some years and now the Argentinian artist delivers a new full-length to the Berlin’s legendary. The “Photon Belt” is dedicated to a cosmic phenomenon our solar system experiences every 11,000 years. The photon belt is a band of intense light energy into which our star and its planets moves into for a duration of about 2,000 years. Expect a thoughtful and mature labor from Jonas Kopp’s mesmerizing 10-track journey, on which the Argentine’s contemporary methods in production meet traditional techno constituents. Throughout the album, different sidereal interludes arch over to his Telluric Lines side project, which he presented at the 2016 edition of the Berlin Atonal festival. Crucial titles such as “Galactic Core”, “Aile”, the eponymous “Photon Belt” and “5D World” are set to leave a large footprint in the continuous sequence of electronic music.

Johannes Volk – Designing Evolution [TOKEN073]

May 15, 2017December 13, 2023 hipodromedetroit techno, johannes volk, minimal techno, techno, tokenLeave a comment

From his very first release, Johannes Volk’s strict yet creative adherence to the Detroit tradition has garnered him a position among the greats. Renowned these days as a producer with a seemingly-unending ability to produce classic-leaning futuristic techno, Volk has built a serious discography over the past 11 years. For his first Token offering, Volk goes above and beyond with the 4-track EP Designing Evolution.

Woo York – Alien Worlds EP [DYSTOPIAN021]

May 15, 2017March 2, 2022 hipodromeandrew vanzhula, dennis andriyanov, dystopian music, techno, the advent, woo yorkLeave a comment

These 3 atmospheric tracks are circulating for a while trough the live set of woo york. With the best combination of epic soundscapes and melancholic melodies, it shows another wide range of dystopic music.

John Daly – March Session 3 [FE303]

May 15, 2017April 25, 2018 hipodromefeel music, john daly, technoLeave a comment

Straight up raw techno from the Feel Music boss. For fans of his 11 51 26 41 2 EP from 2015 on Running Back. 3 of 3.

Rhine – De Storm EP [DSRC9]

May 14, 2017January 25, 2018 hipodromedelsin records, rhine, technoLeave a comment

The ninth release on the DSR-C series comes from Rhine. A new name with his roots in atmospheric techno steps up for his first solo EP. ‘De Storm’ opens the account with a loose collage of textured drums and scuffed-up synths. It makes for a bubbly groove that journeys far off into the night while ‘De Bron’ is more rooted underground, with cavernous echo chambers run through by supple bass synths and icy hi hat trails. Spooky and haunting, its a track to send shivers down your spine. Last of all, ‘Het Meer’ is a watery affair, with aqueous drips and drops, radiant pads and then more tightly coiled drums brushing up against one another to make for something atmospheric but also nicely driven. All three tracks are characterised by a rather tender and reflective mood that makes them all the more unique.

Blue Hour – The Midnight Sun [BLUEHOUR009]

May 14, 2017July 17, 2023 hipodromeblue hour, blue hour music, luke standing, technoLeave a comment

Up front and emotive tribal grooves feature on the next Blue Hour 12” as well as two ambient leaning works – forming a well balanced and mature sounding EP that nods towards the more string led/pad driven sound found on earlier releases in the series.

VA – Time Marches On (Part 1) [LDR020]

May 13, 2017January 3, 2022 hipodrome214, conan, conan o'donnell, detroit, electro, john heckle, lunar disko records, techno, vc-118aLeave a comment

HECKLE, John/CONAN/214/VC 118A - Time Marches On Part 1

Time marches on with two Various Artist EPs to celebrate the 20th release on Lunar Disko Records. Eight tracks encompassing the modus operandi of the label since the beginnings… Part 1 features three Lunar Disko favourites in the form of John Heckle, 214, and VC-118A, alongside a label debut from upcoming Dublin producer Conan_ aka Conan O’ Donnell. Detroit influenced electro and techno on the A-side, while the B-side transports the listener into deeper electro soundscapes.

Hexagon – Counter Utopia [SHIP046]

May 13, 2017November 8, 2022 hipodromeboris bunnik, electro, hexagon, shipwrec records, technoLeave a comment

Boris Bunnik dons his Hexagon scuba gear before diving into electronic abstraction and aquatic electricity. Counter Utopia brings together three works of machine textures. “Cerebral Trauma” is submerged in a simmering liquor of smelted metal, molten melodies bubbling to the surface as ball bearings fizz and rattle. Industrial experimentation undercuts the entire EP. Soulful chords are stretched, contracted and contorted against the clean percussion lines of “Utopia.” Machines echo in the finale. Gears groan against a backdrop of soaring synths and pulsations in the depths of “Paranormal.”

/DL/MS/ – Rogue Intent [TRUST029]

May 13, 2017January 10, 2023 hipodrome/dl/ms/, dan lodig, dibek, electro, lok44, martin sovinz, techno, trustLeave a comment

Lok44 and Dibek are /DL/MS/, dropping a malicious four-tracker as their joint TRUST debut. The haze hangs heavy as /DL/MS/ leave straight techno by the wayside, drilling deep underground into unexplored acid break deposits. ‘Rogue Intent’ shakes tectonic plates, colliding grinding breaks with fierce analogue instrumentation, and the fumes oozing from their boreholes are likely to set your head spinning.

VA – Standing Before The Unknown [SYM020]

May 6, 2017September 13, 2023 hipodromeben sims, compilation, joton, mike gervais, mike storm, paul mac, rodion stankevich, techno, theory recordingsLeave a comment

Ben Sims’ Symbolism celebrates its 20th release with an 8 tracker featuring the first original Ben Sims material in the past few years. Launched in 1999, Symbolism was initially intended as side project of Sims’ Theory imprint but quickly developed in to a standout label itself with releases from Sims (as Aural Emote), Exos, Reeko and a split release with Function hitting home on the circuit. After a 9 year hiatus Symbolism was reactivated in in 2015 and has since dropped 12”s from the likes of Mike Gervais, D_Func, JC & Kastil and George Tounisidis, ‘Standing Before The Unknown’ is a heavy package from start to finish and takes in a number of tones while remaining firmly dancefloor focused. Paul Mac’s solo contribution ‘Off a Cliff’ kicks things off in typically pristine style while ‘Ishishish’, his collaboration with Sims, is a rougher, percussive affair that marks a fine return to the studio for Sims. Russia’s Rodion Stankevich makes two contrasting appearances; first with the abrassive ‘Umustgothruit’ and later with intricately layered and hypnotic ‘Any Questions Any Answers’. Joton also appears twice with his playfully tough ‘Fatum’ working nicely against the later night sonics of ‘Filia’. Minneapolis’ Mike Gervais returns to Symbolism with his most intense cut to date in ‘Crisis’ whilst Dutch producer Mike Storm debuts on the label with the strident ‘Confirmed Life’.

Surgeon – Convenience Trap [DTR012]

May 6, 2017September 21, 2018 hipodromeanthony child, dynamic tension, surgeon, technoLeave a comment

Surgeon has taken the techniques and inspiration from this live creative process and distilled them into these four tracks. ‘Convenience Trap’ follows on from the techniques learned in his ‘Bland Ambition’ release also on Dynamic Tension.

Opuswerk / Lee Holman – Split EP [AE303]

May 6, 2017July 19, 2023 hipodromeanother earth, lee holman, opuswerk, technoLeave a comment

The third release of the vinyl only label Another Earth is upon us and it’s all about techno. Esther Duijn combines 2 acts together in a Split EP series which compliment each others sound. For this release Esther selected two notorious European techno producers she adores, Opuswerk and Lee Holman. On the A side Opuswerk delivers 2 deep driving techno tracks. RF Thruster basically expands from beginning to end. This constant propulsion has a deep impact on any dance floor. He drew inspiration from Jeff Mills and Planetary Assault Systems for this particular track. EmDrive starts with an atmospheric intro and morphs into one epic build up that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. On the flip side Lee Holman bangs 2 deep and firm techno grooves like there is no tomorrow. While Adaptive Optics is rough on the edges it does pay attention to small details which make the track very dynamic. Absorption Lines puts the emphasis on a warmer atmosphere.

John Daly – March Session 2 [FE302]

May 5, 2017April 25, 2018 hipodromefeel music, john daly, technoLeave a comment

Straight up raw techno from the Feel Music boss. For fans of his 11 51 26 41 2 EP from 2015 on Running Back. 2 of 3.

Tape_Hiss – Cognitive Dissonance [LVNO010]

May 2, 2017May 22, 2018 hipodromealbum, house, love notes records, tape_hiss, technoLeave a comment

For a relatively new artist to release a double 12″ with zero filler on it is most impressive indeed, and that’s just what tape_hiss has done here on this, the 10th Love Note from Brooklyn. The first disc contains the EP’s deeper material, with tracks like Nasty Boy and Cognitive Dissonance getting filled to the brim with dark, foreboding basslines and anxious, dystopian melodies. Disc 2 finds tape_hiss flexing his muscles a bit more and going outside of what we’ve heard him do thus far; ie the rugged breakbeat funk of No Neck and Bad as Hell and the arpeggiated thunder and volatile percussion of Barely Trippin’.

Kovyazin D & Moralez – The Night Watch [EIDE002]

May 2, 2017February 1, 2022 hipodromealexandr moralez, brokntoys, dmitry kovyazin, eidetic, electro, house, kovyazin d, moralez, technoLeave a comment

KOVYAZIN D/MORALEZ - The Night Watch

Eidetic welcomes Kovyazin D & Moralez for the 2nd release of the series. Based in Moscow & Saint Petersburg; Dmitry Kovyazin & Alexandr Moralez between them have released on respected labels such M.O.S, Chiwax, New Flesh & International Deejay Gigolo. The Night Watch brings the two of them together for the first time for an intergalactic rollercoaster ride, swerving between jacking techno and starry eyed electro.

E. Myers – Prologue Mix (HNYPOT223)

May 1, 2017May 27, 2017 hipodromee. myers, honey soundsystem, house, podcast, technoLeave a comment

Klankman – World Of Phenomena EP [MORD039]

May 1, 2017February 5, 2026 hipodromeacid, industrial, klankman, maarten epskamp, mord records, technoLeave a comment

Pinball machine streets. Teen Age Future. Molotov Cocktails. Terminal electric voices. Unimaginable disaster.

Pyramid Club – Cycling Obsession [PRECEPT010]

May 1, 2017April 8, 2019 hipodromeacid, chris daresta, d.k.a. records, electro, matt weiner, pyramid club, techno, unknown precept recordsLeave a comment

Joining the Unknown Precept forces are C.G.I. Records’ label head Matthew Weiner teaming up with Christopher Daresta as Pyramid Club. Being known for their T.W.I.N.S. and Anticipation solo activities, Cyclic Obsession comes as the debut re-lease of the four-handed formation taking its name from the eponymous venue which helped define the counterculture and queer sound of lower Manhattan in the late 70’s. Recorded in their stronghold of Atlanta following a handful of tracks released via the jointly-operated D.K.A. Records, it shows the duo taking over primitive body music in its most physical and psychedelic dimension. Thick as a brick bass lines for the basement turmoil — reflecting the hazy vortex smoldering out of an ill-lighted nightclub. Think of spasmodic synth-driven tunes interspersed by convulsive vocals and throbbing snares, in which one could see the whites of the dancers’ eyes right before the lights turn back on.

M_Step – Cold Dust [TRUST028]

May 1, 2017October 24, 2024 hipodromeelectro, m_step, techno, trustLeave a comment

M_Step’s roots go back to the heyday of Vienna’s Cheap Records, and the echoes of that label’s seminal style can still be heard on his TRUST debut: Stone-cold electro funk meets the kind of low-slung basslines and laid-back jazz chords that the Viennese producer, DJ, and (double) bassist contributed to classic releases of 550 Rondy, Pulsinger & Tunakan, Sluts ‘n’ Strings & 909, and even Kruder & Dorfmeister remixing Madonna. Fourth release in the ‘Covert Systems’ series.

Neil Landstrumm – Roller Killer EP [GD023]

May 1, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromeacid, electro, giallo disco records, neil landstrumm, techno, ulrikeLeave a comment

And who exactly would we be to turn down the legend that is Neil Landstrumm? Expert craftsman delivers five relentless tracks of spooktacular wrongness. Acid casualty sex dungeon weapons, lunacy and blutmuzik for greasy nights inside long closed Italian nightclubs, where Dr Pretorius is the host and there is a kidnapped swamp monster melting in a corner. 100% Bangers all night long. It is our immense pleasure to welcome Neil into our deranged little world and let him tear us a new space hole.