Dust – Agony Planet [2MR010]

February 1, 2016April 20, 2021 hipodrome2mr, album, dust, electro, greem jellyfish, industrial, john barclay, michael sherburn, technoLeave a comment

Fantasy Techno collective DUST – a trio comprised of audio engineer Michael Sherburn, DIY nightlife entrepreneur John Barclay and multi-disciplinary artist Greem Jellyfish – will release their nightmarish, alien horror narrative debut full length, Agony Planet, on Mike Simonetti’s new 2MR imprint. Immersed in Brooklyn’s DIY rave community, all three mem- bers held roles in the genesis of notable extinct venues 285 Kent and Trip House, and now Bossa Nova Civic Club. In 2012 Sherburn and Barclay joined forces to found DUST and were joined shortly thereafter by Jellyfish; the following year they released their first 12′, ‘Onset of Decimation,’ on Man- nequin. Between 2013 and 2015, they released several more 12’s, two on Mannequin, as well as one for Sci-Fi & Fantasy and one for 2MR. Over these years, with Sherburn at the helm, the framework and themes for Agony Planet began to be conceptualized. Twelve tracks, spanning in genre from digital hardcore, dun- geon techno, and celestial ambience, are all held together by a theme of extravagant extraterrestrial warfare. Club-savvy techno engineering accompanied by frontwoman Greem Jellyfish’s bizarre monologues and warped screams beckon listeners on a journey through the occult mysticism of the nightmarish and torturous deep ocean of an alien hell. Agony Planet is an unrelenting and bold debut from a trio not afraid to explore the dark caverns of the underground.

Gesetz Der Oktaven – Semen Contra EP [3EEP201510]

February 1, 2016March 17, 2022 hipodromegesetz der oktaven, hanno leichtmann, techno, third earLeave a comment

“It’s very direct, danceable club music, anchored stylistically between Electro, Techno and Industrial/NewWave, strongly influenced by ’80s acts Liaisons Dangereuses, CH BB, sporadically, DAF and the Consumed /Concept period of Richie Hawtin.” is how Hanno Leichtmann describes his new project Gesetz Der Oktaven. “The name ‘Gesetz Der Oktaven’ was chosen because I wanted something very German sounding, as we say ‘sperrig’, something technical, scientific. All the track titles are very old skool or obsolete studio/audio terms. “I wanted a completely new set-up, so I got a large Soundtracs desk from the 80s with 16 channels and, crucially 6 Aux Sends for effects.” He continues, “The large number of aux sends was essential for the project. I used a drum machine, a MiniMoog sequenced by a TB 303, a vintage Drum Synth and six 6 effect combinations for the delay / reverb tracks. All very old-skool and in real time with no plugins. It took months of trial and error but the result is a very beautiful high-quality vintage studio sound.”

Heartplay – 002 [HP002]

February 1, 2016September 20, 2017 hipodromeheartplay, house, noise, technoLeave a comment

Energetic and raw lo-fi organ electronics. A simple and mean builder, then revealing the beauty of a beast. Harsh kicks and high notes on a crisp distortion flatline – all performed and recorded straight to cassette tape in on take.

VA – Various III [030LP004]

January 26, 2016April 4, 2023 hipodrome030303 records, acid, allert, bodem, compilation, echo 106, forma, global goon, guavid, house, jax dax, marco bernardi, rolando simmons, romans, techno, th'idiotLeave a comment

The 030303 crew come with a brand new various artist package in a beautifully designed sleeve to celebrate their 10th anniversary. While not all featured artist are new to 030303, the label mainly sticks to what it does best: digging up exciting new names from the raving underground. The smooth electronic tracks on the comp hold the middle ground between acid, IDM, braindance, early 1990s 808 State-esque UK acid house and Detroit techno. Among the highlights are Echo 106’s eerie after hour acid jam ‘Phosphor’, ‘Damp Patch’ by Marco Bernardi which reminds us of classic Surgeon-style UK techno, Forma’s ‘Sailor” (reminiscent of Charanjit Singh’s ‘Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat’). Look no further if a versatile, subtle and beautiful acid compilation is what you’re after.

Keita Sano – 気持ち [TCISM002]

January 26, 2016October 6, 2023 hipodromehouse, keita sano, techno, turbocapitalismLeave a comment

Keita Sano with four machine driven workouts for Turbocapitalism.

A1 Old System 4:19

A2 The Inspiration 5:26

B1 I’ve Got Dreams 4:49

B2 We The People 5:59

RA.504 Gunnar Haslam

January 25, 2016July 9, 2016 hipodromegunnar haslam, house, interview, podcast, resident advisor, technoLeave a comment

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HBNG – Lace Up EP [TANSPLAN009]

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 hipodromehbng, henrik bergqvist, noah gibson, tanstaafl planets, tanstaafl records, technoLeave a comment

Killer ep by these Stockholm audio warriors who smash out their 3rd release on the heavy hitting Tanstaafl. Raw analogue beats for sweating basements around the world.

Blue Hour – Miramar [BLUEHOUR006]

January 25, 2016July 17, 2023 hipodromeblue hour, blue hour music, luke standing, technoLeave a comment

Swirling synths cloud thundering drums on the A side whilst the title track flirts with classic Millsian techno and fast paced hypnotic energy.

Sev Dah – Proletarijat 001 [PROLETARIJAT001]

January 25, 2016March 10, 2022 hipodromeacid, magnus kalemsson, proletarijat, sev dah, technoLeave a comment

First release on Proletarijatlabel comes from Swede Sev Dah aka Magnus Kalemsson.

Ian Martin – Seer [PZ1016]

January 24, 2016October 19, 2017 hipodromeambient, bunker records, drone, ian martin, panzerkreuz records, technoLeave a comment

Rotterdam’s Ian Martin has brought his own brand of dark ambient and unsettling electronics to a stellar clutch of labels. Of these, it is the Bunker/Panzerkreuz crew that Martin has become most readily associated with, perhaps due to the fact label and artist reside in the Netherlands. Wright Seer finds Martin back on Panzerkreuz for his first release of 2016 and features five more untitled tracks of subtle drone-electro hybrids that sound all the more mind-bending with each successive listen.

Alienata @ Boiler Room (Berlin) 25.11.2015

January 22, 2016January 21, 2016 hipodromeacid, alienata, boiler room tv, electro, house, technoLeave a comment

The Exaltics – The Girl & The Chameleon [SHIPLP004]

January 22, 2016October 17, 2022 hipodromeacid, album, electro, robert witschakowski, shipwrec records, techno, the exalticsLeave a comment

“The Girl and the Chameleon” will probably fall under the genre tags of acid, electro and techno but it is so much more. Robert Witschkowski has been responsible for exemplary electronics throughout his career and this latest is undeniably some of his best. The album sees The Exaltics don a dust mask. Warehouse parties, strobe lights and fog machines and the 90s underground acid scene are definite influences. But there’s more. Across thirteen tracks and two slabs of wax the Jena artist takes you on a journey into his world. Gnarled and clinical grooves, caustic 303 encounters, depraved dancefloor destroyers and soothing machine music. A sonic trek through tough and taut textures with touches of tenderness. An album that shows a depth of ability, an enviable talent and a knowledge of how to break floorboards.

Robert & Michael – Fottute003 [FTT003]

January 22, 2016March 12, 2024 hipodromefottute registrazioni, francesco schito, house, marcello napoletano, robert crash, technoLeave a comment

New project by Marcello Napoletano and Robert Crash on their own Fottute Registrazioni label. 150 copies only!

Mono Junk – State of Funk EP [RAT007]

January 22, 2016October 31, 2017 hipodromeelectro, kimmo rapatti, mono junk, rat life records, synth wave, techno, uncanny valleyLeave a comment

Mono Junk delivers four pieces of pure Finnish melancholia for Rat Life’s 7th release. This guy is a true European techno originator and like no one he reflects the darkness of the long, cold and lonely winters of suomi in his music. While listening to these tracks you will find yourself wondering: are these voices coming from the speakers or are you listening to your own morbid thoughts? Perfect soundtrack for your winter depression. Can’t understand what you say!

Trenton Chase – Digital Tsunami 092

January 19, 2016January 18, 2016 hipodromeacid, digital tsunami, house, industrial, podcast, techno, trenton chaseLeave a comment

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Raw M.T. – Richard’s Revenge [LT018]

January 19, 2016December 25, 2017 hipodromeacid, house, lobster theremin, raw m.t., raw music theory, technoLeave a comment

Raw M.T. on Lobster Theremin label with three thundering granite slabs of techno and house. The spirit of US house genres raises it’s head once again, fuelled by a raw, scorched-earth production aesthetic coming from the deepest lair of the Italian producer.

Cardopusher – Unsatisfied Customer Jams [SRTX011]

January 19, 2016February 1, 2023 hipodromeacid, cardopusher, super rhythm trax, technoLeave a comment

CARDOPUSHER - Unsatisfied Customer Jams

Cardopusher appears as if by magic on Super Rhythm Trax to drop four Acid bangers. There are no frills or pretensions here, just jugular acid trax that don’t mess around. Straight up, solid and perfect for dark strobe lit basements this EP channels the rawness with aplomb.

VA – Acid Planet EP [PRRUK103]

January 19, 2016March 12, 2026 hipodromeacid, alderaan, planet rhythm records, steve parker, techno, twr72, yan cookLeave a comment

Another solid VA on the Planet Rhythm imprint. Usual suspect ‘Yan Cook’ opens up with the sturdy techno-cut ”Canyon”. Steve Parker delivers some hypnotic acid business. Boys of the moment TWR72 come up with an intrusive bit of strongarm Techno. Alderaan closes down this EP with his arp anthem Xem.

Abstract Division – Contemporary Spaces [DREF028]

January 18, 2016October 22, 2021 hipodromeabstract division, album, dave miller, dynamic reflection, minimal techno, paul boex, technoLeave a comment

ABSTRACT DIVISION - Contemporary Spaces

Reflection is beginning 2016 with the long awaited return of Abstract Division to their native imprint, by the release of their first ever double EP: Contemporary Spaces. Not set out to be an album, but certainly being more than just an EP, Contemporary Spaces explores the current state of techno, providing the listener with wayward and timeless pieces drawing their inspiration from the broad spectrum of electronic music. Yet, while each individual track stands in its own place and time within this spectrum, the EP as a whole compliments the diversity of past, present and future influences and styles. Contemporary Spaces is one of their most extensive and widely aimed projects to date and solely consists of original material.

Echologist – Dead Men Tell No Tales [LNTHN003]

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 hipodromeantonio ruscito, brendon moeller, deepbass, echologist, lanthan.audio, technoLeave a comment

The third release from Lanthan Audio. The title track and “Dusted” are two original tracks of deep techno from Echologist, aka Brendon Moeller. Remixes of the title track also come from Deepbass and Antonio Ruscito.