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Illum Sphere
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Review: By now, it's perfectly normal to think of Illum Sphere as an OG; the artist has been involved in the modern 'bass' scene since the inception of the term 'post-dubstep' into our minds and, over the years, he's come up with nothing but quality tuneage for all sorts of club DJs. That, of course, has been the beauty of contemporary dubstep since day 1. This time he's only around for a cameo, because his recent Glass LP on Ninja Tune has received the proper remix treatment from a squad of unexpected remixers and auteurs. Horror-show techno specialist Beau Wanzer gives "Fuel The Fire" his trademark treatment - this time an eerie techno wormhole fit for nightmares - and Machine Woman follows up with an equally sinister, mid-tempo techno experiment. Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being drops his usual cocktail of distortion and funk on us, in his remix of "Red Glass", whereas Govsborg's version of "The Journey" lingers to an outsider framework, and Fotomachine's take on "Wounded" offers some old-school Detroit business that recalls the likes of Ron Hardy's edits of Leron Carson's bangers. BIG.
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ZENDNLS451- 2
28 Jul 17
Experimental/Electronic
28 Jul 17
Experimental/Electronic
Review: For his second full length on Ninja Tune entitled Glass, Illum Sphere aka Ryan Hunn follows 2014's Ghosts of Then and Now LP, but sonically moves further in the direction hinted by his Spectre Vex and Second Sight 12's. According to Ninja Tune, Hunn is quoted as saying 'I wanted to make an album very different to the first one with a different palette, pace and energy." The album sees a noticeable change of direction from previous releases. Starting out with the sombre ambient experience "The Journey", there's the '80s style mood lighting of "Oracle" (reminiscent of Jan Hammer), the dusty downbeat EBM of "River" is most indicative of Hunn's recent change of direction as is lead single "Thousand Yard Stare" which sees him throw down some brooding and emotive electro variation.
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ZENDNL 237
04 Nov 16
Techno
04 Nov 16
Techno
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ZENDNL 237H
28 Oct 16
Deep House
28 Oct 16
Deep House
Review: It's certainly no bold statement to come out and say that Illum Sphere is easily one of the hottest properties in UK dance music. Real name Ryan Hunn, the multi-talented producer has appeared on all the big 'uns; from Monkeytown to Tectonic and even 3024, he's always been firmly on point delivering the goods on a consistent basis. This is his return to London's Ninja Tune, and it's through both "Second Sight" and "Ritual" that we see the man moving onto something newer, less formulaic, and highly resonant with the wide-eyed and diverse expectations of any bass produce in this day and age. This come highly recommended and it's pick of the week from us!
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ZENDNLS 427
19 Feb 16
Experimental/Electronic
19 Feb 16
Experimental/Electronic
Review: The latest release from Illum Sphere on Ninja Tune comes bolstered with so many remixes they actually come in before the original material on the tracklisting. Legowelt leads the charge with a superlative version of "Embryonic" heavy on bleeps and keyboard choir tones, before Lone delivers a sugar-sweet drum & bass interpretation. "Spectre Vex" meanwhile finds Illum Sphere exploring fulsome synth tones with a coldwave leaning, which leads neatly into the JTC and Charles Manier versions of "The Road" with their varied 80s stylings. Let's not overlook the charms of the Zed Bias version of "Sleeprunner" not to mention the other original material on the EP. It's a veritable feast of electronic ideas for those with eclectic palates.
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ZENDNL 203M
05 May 14
Bass
05 May 14
Bass
Review: It's been five years since Manchester's Ryan Hunn made his debut under the now familiar Illum Sphere alias. This debut album for scene titans Ninja Tune has been a long time coming. So, is it any good? First and foremost, it's a lot smoother and melodic than his wonkier early work. While there are off-kilter rhythms paired with futuristic electronics (see "It'll Be Over Soon" and string-laden "Ghosts of Then & Now"), these moments largely play second fiddle to woozy, James Blake-ish soundscapes and tactile downtempo moments. It's a curious move, perhaps, but one that suits the album format. Certainly, when he really nails it - such as the distinctly Balearic "One Letter From Death" - it's nothing less than sublime.
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ZENDNL 203
10 Feb 14
Bass
10 Feb 14
Bass
Review: With his sizable history on labels like Fat City and Tectonic, Illum Sphere makes the leap to Ninja Tune with this esoteric concoction of slow house thud and starry-eyed melodics. "Sleeprunner" features all of the producer's strongest characteristics, from warm and immersive basslines to emotive strings, but all realised through a decidedly unconventional framework befitting of the reputation he has made for himself. Zed Bias meanwhile creates an equally housey version of the track that lays on some rigid claps, cheeky sub bass and fluttering arpeggios in a distinctly summery style. Clearly feeling doubly inspired from his first go at the track, Illum Sphere comes back around for a "re-run" of "Sleeprunner" that turns the track into a slow-release techno peppered with undulating acid lines and rugged drums.
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ZENDNLS 381
09 Dec 13
Experimental/Electronic
09 Dec 13
Experimental/Electronic
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YTDS 083
03 Sep 12
Bass
03 Sep 12
Bass
Review: Attempting a summary of sorts for Illum Sphere's career to date, Fat City have drafted in this raft of remixers to reinterpret the maverick producers output thus far. Kidkanevil turns "Agent White" into a half-step bleepathon which erupts into jungle without so much as a warning. Dabrye brings some crisp, linear funk to "An Old Escape", with a chunky bass line to die for. "Chasing The Midnight Moth" becomes a silken blur of UK Funky-meets-G Funk in Ikonika's hands, while Om Unit creates an atmospheric dread with his version of "Never Lie Twice". Scumbag rounds things off with an organic yet shattered take on "One For Dimlite".
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FC 108
21 May 12
Bass
21 May 12
Bass
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3024 008
10 May 10
Hip Hop/R&B
10 May 10
Hip Hop/R&B
