Delta Funktionen – Wasteland – Chapter I: Goodbye, Galaxy! [RAM-X-03]

April 24, 2015November 9, 2023 hipodromeacid, delta funktionen, electro, niels luinenburg, radio matrix, technoLeave a comment

Somewhere deep in the Andromeda Galaxy lies the mysterious planet Wasteland. Little is known. Though, rumor says it inhabits lifeforms from all over the Laniakea supercluster. These lifeforms have only one thing in common: on their home planet they are part of the Mutant Society. Does Wasteland exist? And what are these lifeforms doing there? Are they desperately looking for the Lifewater Oasis? Which dangers are they opposed to? What is the Korath System? As an exclusive product for members of the Mutant Society on Earth, Radio Matrix recorded the auditory data from its latest visitor, Delta Funktionen. Spread over 4 EP’s, it tells the intense story of his journey towards Wasteland. This is the first chapter: Goodbye, Galaxy!

Cliff Lothar – Soul Plonk EP [OMD003]

April 23, 2015July 11, 2022 hipodromecliff lothar, house, omnidisc records, technoLeave a comment

Fine modern electronic dance music by Cliff Lothar who is on duty for the third release on Omnidisc.

VA – Four Shades [NLRN003]

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 hipodromecaseer, house, jkamata, kasper marott, misi, techno, unlearnLeave a comment

The label Unlearn is now back with a various artists EP with four tracks by Kasper Marott, JKamata, Caseer and Misi.

Mobach – XieniX Vol. 1 [NSYDE012]

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 hipodromemobach, nsyde music, technoLeave a comment

nsyde is starting a new series of releases, and Volume 1 comes from close label artist and friend Mobach. Entitled XieniX (which is a phonetical Dutch spelling for “I can’t see anything”) the series is named after an influential 90s club in the city of Gouda that made a lasting impact on the young Mobach.

Paul du Lac – Creme Podcast #27

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 hipodromecreme organization, house, paul du lac, podcast, technoLeave a comment

Kryptic Universe – shtum 007 [SHTUM007]

April 21, 2015July 20, 2015 hipodromekryptic universe, lockertmatik, shtum records, technoLeave a comment

Kryptic Universe is back on track with his second EP for Shtum. And it’s a return in full glory with Kryptic Universe doing his Future Jazz thing like nobody else can do. Just listen to the seemingly never stopping “Skala”, which is building and building into twirling Techno madness. Then we have “Drifter’s Garden”, a pretty dark affair with fizzing synth effects getting out of control. “Bodies They Came Out Of” is no less gloomy and hits hard with an attitude that reminds of those glorious days when Techno was played in rough basements and ravers couldn’t see each other through the smoke. Finally, “Alphazerfall” in the Lockertmatik Remix shows off his funky side.

Ø [Phase] – Tunnel Vision / Internal Conflict [TOKEN052]

April 21, 2015December 13, 2023 hipodromeashley burchett, Ø phase, techno, tokenLeave a comment

The 52nd release on Token Records is a steely and mechanical two tracker from Ø [Phase]. ‘Tunnel Vision/Internal Conflict’ 12” captures perfectly the grainy, oddball approach which has garnered Burchett’s productions so much attention in recent years. This is techno for the small hours – frantically paced, disorientating and charged with adrenaline.

SP-X – Moving Through Mirrors 1-3 [T2XS201]

April 21, 2015July 24, 2019 hipodromesp-x, techno, time to expressLeave a comment

Big release again on Peter Van Hoesen’s Time To Express label. A set of 3 releases by SP-X. The Moving Through Mirrors series showcases lean, contemporary techno. Part 1 kicks off with E.T.A. and Return To Function, both prime examples of the stripped-down sweatbox grooves SP-X excels at. For adult dancefloors only.

Mick Wills @ Astron Bar (Athens) 28.02.2015 – Digital Tsunami 070

April 20, 2015October 7, 2016 hipodromeastron bar, digital tsunami, mick wills, minimal synth, phormix, podcast, technoLeave a comment

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Entro Senestre – Surface [DKMNTL025]

April 20, 2015February 7, 2018 hipodromedekmantel records, electro, entro senestre, jon beall, technoLeave a comment

Connecticut’s Jon Beall, recording as Entro Senestre, makes his debut for Dekmantel. Beall has taken his signature vintage flavors of techno and electro and pushed them into news spheres of the frightening, combining chalky, continuous drum tracks with an ear for emotionally challenging melodies. Championing timeless electro-techno that breathes real soul, this four tracker does Senestre proud and alters a dynamic EP that is ear-piercing and contemplative, nifty and evocative.

I-F / Jungian Archetype – Test Pilot Volume 1 [V012/2A]

April 20, 2015October 19, 2017 hipodromeelectro, i-f, interr-ference, jungian archetype, re-release, techno, viewlexxLeave a comment

Remastered re-release of this Interr-Ference classic from 1996.

L Neils – Beta EP [EVR017]

April 16, 2015December 18, 2018 hipodromeechovolt records, house, l neils, technoLeave a comment

First release of the year on Echovolt’s regular catalog comes by the somewhat mysterious ex Ireland and now Australia based artist L Neils, with four stripped down and uncompromising cuts forming a worthy sophomore release.

Austerity – The Return Of The Ottoman Empire [AUSTERITY005]

April 15, 2015April 15, 2015 hipodromeausterity, house, techno, unknown artistLeave a comment

”The austerity policies imposed by the governments of Northern Europe countries has impoverished the Mediterannean lands. The failure of Bruxelles’ bureaucracy has smoothed the way for th return of the Ottoman empire. Austerity is a collective of protesting producers coming from the periphery of the European Union. Their tough-sounding music is a reaction to the unfair decison of the Troika; their message of peace is conveyed through hardware hard-core house music. ”

DJ Spider – Upon The Gates Of The Great Depth [PBR041LP]

April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 hipodromealbum, dj spider, house, plan b recordings, technoLeave a comment

Menacing beats by DJ Spider are presented here in a double vinyl package. There is plenty of material here for dance floor damage as well as mental. Plan B Recordings is on top of its game with it’s 41st release and with many more to come.

VA – Bokhari Presents EP [BK012]

April 14, 2015January 8, 2018 hipodromebokhari records, creta kano, house, joe europe, kirill tipo, technoLeave a comment

Another Various Artists special from the mighty Bokhari camp. Two fresh tracks from the Lord Lucan-esque disappearing Russian, Kirill Tipo. Creta Kano on the flip gives us a slice of electro that sounds like it could have been made in 1988, with a bassline that’ll be in your head for days. Joe Europe returns with another slice of deepness for those who like some musical content in their house.

VA – The First True Language Of The Universe Volume 2 [MATH079]

April 14, 2015November 2, 2022 hipodromeandreas gehm, deviere, house, john heckle, mathematics recordings, ra thout, techno, the brigante's orchestraLeave a comment

Mathematics Recordings presents the second retrospective volume of their releases. Tracks by Andreas Gehm, Deviere, Ra Thout & The Brigante’s Orchestra and John Heckle.

Legowelt – Tondalayo [RVRT005]

April 13, 2015November 13, 2017 hipodromedanny wolfers, house, legowelt, riverette, technoLeave a comment

Legowelt returns to Riverette one year later after ‘Blue Tears’.

DJ Stingray – Cognition [LP007]

April 10, 2015November 16, 2018 hipodromedetroit, dj stingray, electro, kon001, lower parts, sherard ingram, stingray313, technoLeave a comment

Next up on Greek label Lower Parts is a fierce EP from the one and only DJ Stingray. The word cognition comes from the Latin verb cognosco (con ‘with’ and gnōscō ‘know’) (itself a cognate of the Greek verb γι(γ)νώσκω gi(g)nόsko, meaning ‘I know, perceive’ (noun: γνώσις gnόsis ‘knowledge’)) meaning ‘to conceptualize’ or ‘to recognize.

Stojche – Square Chapter EP [DMK002]

April 10, 2015May 12, 2023 hipodromedmk, electro, stojche, technoLeave a comment

London’s DMK label provides a follow up to it’s debut release from Kuba Sojka with another strong release from Stojche who delivers another quality EP of underground house/techno tracks on the Square Chapter EP.

Slugbug – Russian Torrent Versions 17 [CCCP017]

April 10, 2015July 6, 2023 hipodromecccp, electro, l.i.e.s., nicolas ballesteros, russian torrent versions, slugbug, technoLeave a comment

Slugbug offers up a four track ep for the Russian Torrent label. While the title track is a massive electro cut sure to scorch floors. The three remaining cuts explore more tense and moody territories that explore more industrial and downtrodden house vibes that wouldn’t be out of place at Medusa’s back in the day.