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.

VA – The Dying Lights [LXRC023]

April 9, 2015December 13, 2023 hipodromeacid, cco, daniele cosmo, drvg cvltvre, echo 106, house, juanpablo, luciano lamanna, lux rec, sneaker, techno, villa aboLeave a comment

Lux Rec enters its fifth year of existence. A time of adventures in electronic sounds, exploring the margins and the darkest corners. To celebrate all victories and failures Cosmo & Faber compiled this release, the number 23, collecting material from old acquaintances and musicians that are new to the label. The Dying Lights is a collection of tracks that reflects the path Lux Rec followed these past years, acid, low-fi, analog rudimental techno, melodies of pain and sorrow. Six tracks on two vinyls, from light to dark, to accompany you, soothe and haunt you, to the only known end. Tracks tracks by Villa Abo, CCO, Juanpablo & Sneaker, Drvg Cvltvre, Echo 106 and Luciano Lamanna & Daniele Cosmo.

Marco Bernardi – Laffer Ep Part 2 [BAR002.2]

April 9, 2015December 6, 2023 hipodromebarba records, burek, electro, house, marco bernardi, technoLeave a comment

Part 2 of the Laffer EP Marco Bernardi on Barba is going head down, straight ahead and striving for energy. Attack of the Dessert Stormers is an overload of dark electro power, six minutes of squirming bassline-driven movement with surges of intensity from analogue bleeps and subtle drum pattern shifts. There’s no let up on the flip side where Two Sliders brings equal force but in a more techno style. Right from the start you’ll be grabbed by the bassline, but this one rewards extended listening as the track develops progressively with new melodies and metallic touches taking you deeper and deeper. There’s a moment of sweetness to end our journey with “There’s always tomorrow”, a chiming melodic ramble through tinfoil meadows that will fit beautifully into a warmup set.

Syncom Data – Warehousing [SD036]

April 9, 2015May 10, 2023 hipodromeelectro, sd records, syncom data, syncom data records, technoLeave a comment

Syncom Data’s powerful return with the hard jacking Warehousing EP, all drenched in that typical raw Syncom Data techno sewer sound with lots of emphasis on bass. Titletrack Warehousing is a constantly forward thrusting jacktechno track that builds to a warm string climax. A great combination of melancholy introvert feels and deep bounding bass. In Stowage Syncom Data take on a beatless electronic flight into distorted vinyl and synth territory. The whole b-side is for Ekstasis, a 13,5 minutes relentless acidsynth techno bomb for destroying some dancefloors. This live recorded track constantly evolves and builds and builds and builds.

VA – The First True Language Volume 1 [MATH078]

April 8, 2015February 3, 2022 hipodromebon voyage, compilation, echo 106, house, ifm, joe drive, john heckle, kuba sojka, marcello napoletano, mathematics recordings, takeshi kouzuki, technoLeave a comment

VARIOUS - The First True Language Volume 1

Mathematics Recordings presents a two volumes retrospective of their releases. On this first volume we find tracks by IFM, Echo 106, Bon Voyage, Kuba Sojka, Joe Drive, Takeshi Kouzuki, John Heckle and Marcello Napoletano.

Legowelt – Anaconda Flow [TCLR010]

April 8, 2015November 9, 2023 hipodromedanny wolfers, house, legowelt, ninja tune, technicolour, technoLeave a comment

Danny Wolfers aka Legowelt has spanned everything from frosty techno, sprawling boogie and melodic acid house to chugging electro without sacrificing bonafide quality or pandering to the fad du jour. In his newest effort, a debut EP for Fotomachine’s Technicolour imprint entitled Anaconda Flow, listeners are treated to that dynamism in its very finest form. Uplifting, dreamy synth sequences are incorporated alongside his instantly recognizable gritty floor-fillers for a four-piece package that will both delight the home listener and devastate the dance. His long-demonstrated devotion to hardware is utilized here to extraordinary effect: blips bubble to a murky surface, twinkles cascade from above and a kick drum pulses straight through everything it touches—all in all a darkly immersive little jewel.