Jeroen Search – Presentism EP [WU048]

March 18, 2017November 14, 2017 hipodromejeroen search, techno, warm up recordingsLeave a comment

Jeroen Search, delivered four cuts of sci-fi techno for Spanish label Warm-Up Recordings. Starting with the direct “Frontal Lobe”, which boasts alien pulses, crispy hi hats and rides, and white noise galore. “Presentism” takes us paradoxically to the future: its synth bleeps, 909 classic beats and a lot of delay make it the perfect mixing tool. “Time Loop” is a journey into robotic landscapes, with a high pitched sequence, the usual Roland drum artillery and the funkiness and rawness of the early Chicago days. Rounding off the release, “Inward Force” paces down the beat, adds dreamy frequencies, resonant bubbles and an enormous tom on a spacey and floaty vibe.

Kaelan – Inner Expanse [ETG020]

March 18, 2017December 13, 2017 hipodromeeartoground, kaelan, kessell, nico campanella, technoLeave a comment

London’s EarToGround reaches its sentinel twentieth release with more bespoke, forward thinking Techno and happily welcomes on board another Italian artist, Nico Campanella aka Kaelan. In addition, the release also includes dynamic remix work by Kessell.

Fred P – Instinctive Rhythms [SECRET022]

March 16, 2017May 14, 2019 hipodromefred p, fred peterkin, house, secretsundaze, technoLeave a comment

It would be fair to say that Black Jazz Consortium man Fred P is a reliable source of atmospheric, immaculately produced deep house and techno. We can’t think of a duff release to date. Certainly, this first 12″ for Secretsundaze is full of playable treats. Opener “6AM” uses tribal-influenced drum rhythms, mutilated vocal samples and moody electronics to create a dark and hypnotic early morning mood, while “Herb” is a perfect fusion of trippy broken house rhythms, hazy minor key refrains and weighty dub bass. Arguably best of all, though, is “Mile High”, a superbly emotional deep house epic full of crystalline chord progressions, sweeping synth-strings and immaculately programmed percussion. Killer deep techno tracks by the never disappointing Fred P.

Mikron – Foresight EP [ZONE028]

March 14, 2017October 17, 2022 hipodromeelectro, mikron, techno, the exaltics, zone recordsLeave a comment

The next release on Zone is from electro and techno duo Mikron with a great remix from The Exaltics. The brilliantly gurgling and steely ‘Ulterior’ kicks things off with sheet metal hits, slithering bass and buffed-up synth sounds that make you jerk your body. It’s direct stuff for the dancefloor, and so is ‘Vanguard’. Though less quick and in your face than the opening track, it still has the sort of crisp groove that has real impact. A distant cosmos of howling winds and thundering rumbles add weight to the whole thing and really finishes it in style. ‘Foresight’ is even more haunting and spooky. Chilly metal pads spiral in the background, lurching drums and hits bring the groove and the mood overall is truly unsettling. It’s devastating stuff that gets completed with Clone and Shipwrec artist The Exaltics’ take on Ulterior’. The German has fun layering in Drexcyia style, ripped-up synths and crisp hits. It’s macho and post apocalyptic and is as inviting as it is austere.

Peter Van Hoesen @ Concrete (Paris) 08.10.2016

March 11, 2017March 8, 2017 hipodromeconcrete, minimal techno, peter van hoesen, techno, time to expressLeave a comment

Planetary Assault Systems – The Light Years Reworks [MOTELP003]

March 11, 2017June 8, 2023 hipodromealbum, compilation, function, kamikaze space programme, lucy, luke slater, marcel fengler, mote evolver, octave one, planetary assault systems, psyk, slam, steve bicknell, technoLeave a comment

Having already unleashed a considerable amount of collaborative magic with the ”Planetary Funk: 22 Light Years” series of remix EPs, Luke Slater has now upped the ante with six full sides’ worth of material,all of them injecting the spirit of classic P.A.S. into new sonic organisms. Behind the controls: Marcel Fengler, Function, Psyk,Octave One, Kamikaze Space Programme, Lucy, Slam and Steve Bicknell.

Aiken – Inertia [EVENT015]

March 11, 2017April 11, 2019 hipodromeaiken, chronicle records, minimal techno, technoLeave a comment

Aiken’s much anticipated return to Chronicle. The Spanish artist has been spending years honing his craft, focusing on sharp, distinct sounds that create a pure sense of kinetic energy. The title track of the EP bolsters a erce disarray of carefully (de)constructed atonal synthwork and a rhythm section that is set to detonate. It is then followed by “Axial”, a track that stays as true to modular miscalculations as it does to stripped down techno, combining both in a subliminal cessation of sanity. However Aiken isn’t done there. He continues with “Magnetism”, which throws a brick in the glass of conventionality with its earth-shaking layers of textured momentum. Phased pads then wash over “Soul Drama”, bringing the entire experience to an emotionally laced denouement.

Phara – Paramount One [STHLMLTD041]

March 8, 2017February 8, 2018 hipodromedetroit techno, phara, stockholm ltd, technoLeave a comment

Fledgling Belgian artist Phara returns to Stockholm LTD wit a four track EP “Paramount One”. Smooth rolling and powerful Detroit inspired techno tracks by Phara.

Conforce – Hypothetical Future Point [TRSD004]

March 8, 2017November 8, 2022 hipodromeboris bunnik, conforce, detroit techno, techno, transcendent recordsLeave a comment

Dutch artist Conforce is back on his own Transcendent imprint with some filmic and atmospheric tripping techno action. Hypothetical Future Point sends you further into the more ominous and industrial spaces of his alias. Spiritual techno with with a wink to the past. Boris crafts music with attention to detail and blends influences from his Silent Harbour and Hexagon monikers that seems inevitable.

Fiedel – Substance B [OTON102]

March 8, 2017December 12, 2025 hipodromefiedel, ostgut ton, technoLeave a comment

The old hand of Berlin’s Techno scene’s production style breathes the spirit from the early days of Techno music: blending genres and techniques, not focussing on a narrow musical narrative, combining Techno, Acid, Electro, Jungle, Boogie, Dub music and Broken Beats.

Space Dimension Controller – Feel My Bicep #71

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 hipodromeelectro, feel my bicep, house, jack hamill, podcast, space dimension controller, technoLeave a comment

“Recorded the mix pretty much in one evening at my studio! Mix between vinyl and Ableton. Wanted to do something natural and with an acidic pulse so it took me a while to go back through my records. Really difficult to remember all these tracks so it took a while.”

D’Marc Cantu – Hypnopompic [ENDILL010]

March 6, 2017April 18, 2018 hipodromed'marc cantu, electro, endless illusion, jakbeat, technoLeave a comment

As the world collapses, dragging its unwilling inhabitants into insanity, a few things, fortunately, remain true. The man who’s contributed to the development of the JAK sound on behalf of the Nation community from Lake Michigan to the Dutch west coast, where he became well known for several EPs released on Creme Organization Records, is back. After two full-length albums, dozens of EPs and action in the 2AM/FM project, D’Marc Cantu has gained well-earned respect as an underground artist. We are very pleased to bring this little return to the JAK beat style.

Tracey – Skyfall [VD027]

March 6, 2017June 18, 2024 hipodromedeniro, house, rush hour, techno, tom ruijg, tracey, voyage directLeave a comment

Amongst those on the Amsterdam club scene, Tom Ruijg is highly regarded as a DJ and producer. “Skyfall” is his first 12” for Voyage Direct, following a fine contribution to the First Mission compilation back in 2015. More pertinently, the EP marks the first time he’s used the Tracey moniker for a release. Perfect balance between head-in-the-clouds melodiousness – delivered via cascading, new age influenced synthesiser motifs, starry electronics and crystalline lead lines – and serious dancefloor grunt.

Mick Wills – Endless Illusion Podcast #19

March 3, 2017March 15, 2017 hipodromeendless illusion, mick wills, minimal synth, podcast, suicide circus, technoLeave a comment

Recorded live @ Suicide Circus (Berlin) 06.01.2017

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VA – Nightfall & Other Stories [RS025]

March 3, 2017September 12, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, reggie dokes, release sustain, simoncino, techno, vakula, vincent floydLeave a comment

London/Lisbon label Release/Sustain start the year as they mean to go on. Presenting a 4 track various artists 12” titled “Nightfall & Other Stories”. Opening proceedings on A1 is Vakula, a regular at the Release/Sustain ‘Conclave’ parties and part of the RS family. His offering, “809”, is a percussive drum tool trip of a track, with sporadic raw percussion shooting shining across a positively minimalist backing. For A2, we see Italian stalwart of underground dance music Simoncino. Obscure sample work, and a repeating line ‘I can use a friend’, twist and turn over rugged, thumping, functional drums and bass. Furthering the quality of this standout 12” is Chicago house music pioneer Vincent Floyd. Rich in melody and familiar classic house sounds, Reggie’s soft jacking house sound bring a silky smooth, North American touch to a previously rugged, European 12 slab of wax.

John Heckle – Aggro EP [CHIWAX025]

March 3, 2017April 19, 2023 hipodromeacid house, chiwax, john heckle, rawax, technoLeave a comment

DJ/Producer from Merseyside UK, John Heckle has produced records for Mathematics Recordings, Tabernacle Records, Crème Organization, Lunar Disko and more. His releases include two full length studio albums, The Second Son and Desolate Figures (as well as The Last Magic Maker mini-album), plus multiple singles, remixes and EPs. Now he makes his debut on Chiwax with some more machine jacking house tracks.

Villa Åbo – Duophonic Mind EP [MOW002]

March 3, 2017July 9, 2024 hipodromedaniel wendler, estrato aurora, jan svensson, memories on wax, techno, villa aboLeave a comment

The second Memories On Wax release comes from Jan Svenson AKA VILLA ÅBO, one of the members of Frak, and the man behind Börft records and other projects such as Zwarre. Duophonic Mind is a 4 track release with 3 slow and heavy analog techno and a powerful remix by the emerging talent, Estrato Aurora.

Alessandro Adriani – BIS Radio Show #874

March 2, 2017March 1, 2017 hipodromealessandro adriani, beats in space, electro, mannequin records, minimal synth, podcast, technoLeave a comment

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VA – Internal Affairs: The Remixes [777-10]

February 28, 2017July 12, 2022 hipodrome777 recordings, brighton, glyn, house, leaves, orson wells, pablo mateo, roger 23, technoLeave a comment

Ron Wilson’s 777 serves up more raw and rusty house jams on a new various artists sampler entitled Internal Affairs: this is serious! On the A side is newcomer Brighton with “Tesla” (Leaves Remix), while Frankfurt’s Orson Wells gives us “Ratio” where Saarbruckens finest: Roger 23 gets on the remix and delivers a lush deep acid rendition this side of Tin Man. On the flip, Leaves returns with the impressive “Third Floor” getting an awesome remix by Pablo Mateo; working those drum computers to impressive effect as always. Finally, Orson Wells stays on too; working the nightshift on his remix for Glyn’s “Kevin Lomax” and giving it a lo-fi, neon lit makeover that will appeal to retroverts dancing well into the morning at Robert Johnson next Sunday morning.

Dona – The V.G.P. Sessions [CR1293]

February 28, 2017February 19, 2025 hipodromecreme organization, dj plant texture, dona, electro, house, technoLeave a comment

After an EP on Creme Organization off-shoot Jericho One as DJ Plant Texture, Dona Basile now assumes his Dona alias for a new EP on the main label. Entitled The V.G.P Sessions, it features four new cuts from the Italian. Up first is a live cut version of ‘Energia’, a bristling electro track with globular bass and coarse hits. Turbulent but full of synth based serenity, it is a fine start. ‘Cigarettes’ is rugged and broken, with glossy IDM synths and corrugated drums all loosely arranged into something prickly and unsettling. ‘The Deads At Twelve’ then gets even more fucked up, with rusty synths and blown out drums making for a dystopian house groove that will likely soundtrack the apocalypse. Last but not least, ‘Nr. 13’ mixes up Detroit synths, wild acid, heavenly chords and chopped up, buried deep vocal samples into something that will fire every synapse in your body. This is outlier stuff from Dona that sounds like little else.