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Hot Elephant Italy
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HEM 2404
14 Jun 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Jun 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
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HEM 2403
22 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
22 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: "Kind of... Robotnick" the third installment in the Simple Music series, presents a diverse collection of tracks that sees the Italian legend provide both instrumental and vocal numbers. With tracks like "Lipstick" exploring the complexities of personal image and "What You Think of Me" delving into the insecurities of modern life, the lyrical narratives add depth and relatability to the album's themes. "Kiss Me Love Goodbye" offers a poignant reflection on the banality of contemporary romance, juxtaposed with a woman's refusal to succumb to trite expressions of affection. Meanwhile, dance-floor oriented instrumentals like "Moving Light" and "Frenzy Games" infuse energy and rhythm, showcasing Robotnick's adeptness at crafting infectious beats.
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HEM 2402
01 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
01 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Downtempo
Review: Hot Elephant's output normally runs heavily to Italo/electronic disco, but coming from cosmic originator Alexander Robotnick you'd expect a certain eclecticism - as evidenced by this six-tracker from Indian duo Hybrid Protokol, who describe their music as "progressive electronica blended with breaks, acid and techno". The 'Samsara' EP finds them in downtempo territory, but don't expect fluffy, blissed-out Balearica: 'Experimental explorations' would perhaps be a better description, with cuts ranging from the near-ambience of the title track to the fractured beatscape of 'Dhariyan', via subsonic excursion 'Ameyaa' and the dystopian soundtrack vibes of 'Arohan'. A red-eyed, post-club gem that's well worth investigating.
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HEM 2401
19 Jan 24
Balearic/Downtempo
19 Jan 24
Balearic/Downtempo
Review: With a career that dates back to the early 80s, Alexander Robotnick isn't so much a master of synth-heavy electronic disco as one of the inventors of the style. As such, expectations for his latest long-playing opus will be high, but suffice to say this is a set that will delight his many fans and possibly earn him some more. It's equally true to say that there are no real surprises or curveballs on offer - from dreamy opener 'And Here It Comes Again' to the Gallic-inspired retro futurism of 'Le Carillon' via aptly-named synth workout 'Intergalactic Travel', the cosmic 'Arpico' and the bassy throb of 'The World Is Dark', this is Robotnick doing what he does best. But if it ain't broke, etc...
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HEM 2301
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Legend Alexander Robotnick is back serving up the latest release on his very own Hot Elephant label titled Simple Music. The concept fits any style of club music, born from a need to combine traditional music elements such as chords and melodies to create variations and keep the listener interested. Robotnick kicks off the LP with the typically wacky Italo style of "Babel" featuring vocoder which is a constant throughout, there's also the experimental synthpop of "Underpass", club oriented material like the soulful techno epic "I Want To Know" and ending with the tunnelling and psychedelic title track.
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HEM 2203
02 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
02 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
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HEM 2202
04 Feb 22
Minimal/Tech House
04 Feb 22
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 2201
28 Jan 22
Electro House
28 Jan 22
Electro House
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HEM 2109
10 Dec 21
Minimal/Tech House
10 Dec 21
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 2107
12 Nov 21
Techno
12 Nov 21
Techno
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HEM 2101
16 Apr 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Apr 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: We'd like to think that Alexander Robotnik's latest release was inspired by the four seasons of the year, rather than the name of the pizza that adorns its cover artwork. Opener "Springtime" certainly sounds like the perfect accompaniment to a breezy, chilly and crisp morning walk in April, with the veteran Italian producer wrapping gorgeous electronics and synthesizer melodies around a chunky electronic house groove. Unsurprisingly, "Summer" is warmer and more psychedelic but no less picturesque in its' genuine peak-time charms, while "Fall" is a bass-heavy jaunt through starburst synths, loose-limbed machine drums and gentle acid lines. As for "Winter", it's as pure and glistening as a Swiss Mountain retreat at sunrise.
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HEM 1905
30 Sep 19
Deep House
30 Sep 19
Deep House
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HEM 1804
05 Nov 18
Deep House
05 Nov 18
Deep House
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HEM 1803
25 Jun 18
Deep House
25 Jun 18
Deep House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Disco
Review: According to Alexander Robotnick's label Hot Elephants, India continues to be overwhelmingly young, with nearly half of its population below the age of 20. By the end of this decade, the average age in India will be 29 and set to become the world's youngest country. This is 'indicative of a widespread vitality in Indian culture across all art fields': music in particular. A large young population also means the entertainment industry is booming and dance music plays a major role in it. Indian TechXpress is a sample from the future of electronic dance music. You won't find much 'Indian sound' in it , as traditionally defined, but included on the compilation are: rising German expat Pawas Gupta (with Unnayanaa) on the soulful and melodic techno of "P-2", ToneFabrik with the euphoric classic prog house sounds of "Solar Fields" and Diatonik with the very Innervisions/Afterlife sounding dancefloor drama of "Morphosis".
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HEM 1802
22 Jan 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
22 Jan 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Juno Recommends Disco
Review: Tulioxi is back with his first 2017 release on Alexander Robotnick's Hot Elephant. Mattia Tuliozi has already had two previous releases for the imprint and this new effort showcases the artist's development. Made with a large selection of electronic instruments; from Roland Grooveboxes to old samplers, modular synthesis and electronic drum shaping - the tracks emanate hot and fresh vibes. The dark and grinding arpeggio of "Apollo 409" sits somewhere between Italo disco and EBM: it's a brooding yet infectious affair. It gets a properly cosmic rendition up next by fellow Italian nu-disco legend from Venice: Bottin. Second original offering "Animal Funk" is a more traditional disco affair with progressive rock tendencies. It too gets remixed by boss man Robotnick, whose rendition gets well funky and more upbeat with added dancefloor dynamics.
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HEM 1702
05 Oct 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Oct 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
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HEM 1703
15 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
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HEM 0117
17 Apr 17
Funky/Club House
17 Apr 17
Funky/Club House
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HEM 1606
24 Oct 16
Deep House
24 Oct 16
Deep House
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HEM 1605
25 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
25 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 1604
04 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
04 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 1603
20 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
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HEM 1602
07 Mar 16
Minimal/Tech House
07 Mar 16
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 1601
08 Feb 16
Minimal/Tech House
08 Feb 16
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Richard Rossa
Review: Italian prankster Bottin teaming up with Alexander Robotnick? You better believe it and what a killer combo. Getting straight down to business on "Parade" which pairs the musical sensibilities of both just splendidly on this superb retro house jam. Lauer: look out! Second track "Robottin" gets even more brazen with its throwback obsession exploring some of the cheesiest yet loveable analogue synth presets in one big fabulous medley.
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HEM 1514
25 Jan 16
Minimal/Tech House
25 Jan 16
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 1513
28 Dec 15
Funky/Club House
28 Dec 15
Funky/Club House
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HEM 1512
14 Dec 15
Techno
14 Dec 15
Techno
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HEM 1511
11 May 15
Techno
11 May 15
Techno
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HEM 1403
10 Dec 14
Techno
10 Dec 14
Techno
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HEM 0325
02 Sep 13
Minimal/Tech House
02 Sep 13
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 0324
06 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
06 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
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HEM 0323
28 Mar 13
Minimal/Tech House
28 Mar 13
Minimal/Tech House
Review: A somewhat experimental smorgasbord of genres and influences on this solid debut from Tulioxi. House-meets-disco with an element of tech and more than a slight nod back to the 80's, coming from both the synth and effects as well as the vocals on the title track. 'Wrong Reference' is a cool hybrid or modern and retro and has an all round cooler feel to it. With 'In 1996 I Was Like This' he gets all acid induced with a psy flex, while completing the package is an instant crowd pleaser with his cover of 'White Wedding'. A bit of everything here, with some proper outside-the-box thinking, which will add an interesting twist to any set.
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HEM 0322
04 Feb 13
Progressive House
04 Feb 13
Progressive House
Played by: Fab Mayday
Review: Veteran Italian electronic producer Robotnick has been making weird and wonderful sounds for the best part of three whole decades. With many guises and across countless releases he has ventured into all aspects of electronica and of course amassed an unimaginable array of influences along the way. His Archives series has been running for some time, and to critical acclaim. Showcasing his experimental flair. For this Collection he has put together a massive 31 full length tracks for you to get your teeth into, and twist your mind around.
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HEM 0320
12 Nov 12
Progressive House
12 Nov 12
Progressive House
