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HLFC 001
28 Apr 22
Experimental/Electronic
28 Apr 22
Experimental/Electronic
Played by: Chris Massey, JimmyTheTwin, Valique, Casio Social Club, Sleazy McQueen, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Dr Packer, Juno Recommends Funky House, Tonbe, Weedyman, HWah, MR ABSOLUTT, DJ P-SOL, Ziggy Phunk, BRENDON P, 80's Child, South Beach Recycling, Wonkar, Somerville & Wilson, The Silver Rider (Whiskey Disco), Buggin' Out
Review: Here's a devilishly simple but nevertheless inspired idea from Yam Who's ISM label: a 21st-centrury update of Imagination's legendary 1983 remix album Night Dubbing. While this version is nowhere near as dub-influenced as the original (which, after all, contained contributions from Larry Levan), it does contain some rather sublime new interpretations of Imagination's greatest hits. Highlights include an epic version of "Just An Illusion" from John Morales, an anthem-like version of "Flashback" from Kon, a deliciously atmospheric reinterpretation of "Music & Lights" from Sleazy McQueen and a typically deep, warm and synth-heavy re-shape of "Burning Up" from Soul Clap. Best of all, though, is J Kriv's nu jack swing-influenced remix of "Body Talk", which simply oozes the authentic feel of late '80s electro.
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ISM040X
27 Oct 14
Funky/Club House
27 Oct 14
Funky/Club House
Review: ISM has high hopes for this debut EP from male model-turned-DJ Leebo Freeman. It's not hard to see why. The Salford-based producer's trademark sound sits somewhere between cloudy and dreamy, with chugging, chunky grooves and looped up disco and boogie samples mixed with heady chords and warming, sun-kissed melodies. It's a blend that regularly produces playable material, from the hazy, slo-mo bump of "Sunset 'N' Swang" and instrumental Balearic pop of "Midnight Cap", to the deliciously bright and immersive "Cocktail Haze", and cut-up disco fluidity of "Hot Ways". His debut album, due soon on On The Fruit Records, should be worth checking.
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ISM 048X
20 Oct 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Oct 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: B-Jam, Dave Lee ZR, Dicky Trisco, Tronik Youth, Keep Schtum, Sleazy McQueen, YAM WHO?, Superbreak, SW, Maurice Aymard, Al Kent, Moonoton, Benny Badge, Peza, Dynamicron (Los Grandes/Our Nights), Lovewithme, Reed & Radley, Thomass Jackson - August Chart
Review: ISM Records' two Futurism EPs have proved so popular that label boss Yam Who has decided to use them as the inspiration for an expansive compilation of previously unreleased gems. Unlike the label's other popular strand, Midnight Riot, there's always been a bit more of an open-minded, eclectic feel about the Futurism releases. This is no different. Whilst rooted in nu-disco and deep house, Futurism: Shades of Space also touches on 21st century jazz-funk (Manmademusic), bongo-laden spiritual house (Nu Ak's "Fly Away"), fluid garage (Nega Tiv's excellent "Liquid Call"), woozy Balearica (Ben La Desh and Plan DAqua), block party boogie (Questlife feat Wildstyle, Freekwency) and nu-jazz (Hamish Balfour). More importantly, the quality threshold remains high throughout.
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ISM 026X
25 Mar 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
25 Mar 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: 4T4, Guy Williams/D.R.W (Dan Williams), Slow It Down, YAM WHO?, Kid Who, Juno Recommends Disco, Al Kent, Bryan Gerrard, Martin Brodin, Sean Innit, Guess Disco, Psychemagik
Review: For disco heads, this Odyssey remix set should be an exciting prospect. Admittedly, the tracks being remixed are their 2011 re-recordings (originally seen on last summer's Legacy album) rather than the 70s and 80s originals, but don't let that put you off - especially as some of the reworks are superb. There's plenty of delightfully floor-friendly fodder on show, from Ray Mang's guitar-flecked re-invention of "Use It Up & Wear It Out" and Flash Atkins' Shaft-goes-dub-disco take on "Don't Tell Me Tell Her" to the everything-but-the-kitchen sink antics of Faze Action and DJD. While not every mix hits the spot, there's more than enough to warrant further investigation.
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ISM 019X
12 Dec 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
12 Dec 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Here, original 1970s jazz-funk/disco-soul combo Odyssey have been tempted out of retirement to re-record some of their best-known hits and fan favourites in the company of London producer Yam Who. They're lucky in some regards that they're in the company of a talented and sympathetic producer, because in the wrong hands "Legacy" could have been a dog's dinner. As it is, it works brilliantly, with now familiar favourites like "Use It Up & Wear It Out" and "Inside Out" given tasteful but distinctly different updates that should appeal to die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
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ISMCD 004X
20 Jun 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Jun 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Ennio Styles, Dave Allison (Editorial), JUSTIN WINKS (CASIO SOCIAL CLUB), Lucci Capri (Messalina), Sleazy Beats Recordings, Sccucci Manucci, Mixmaster Morris
Review: Ron Basejam is the alter ego of keyboardist James Baron of Crazy P and Secret Stealth fame. Here he drops his superb full album for Yam Who's ISM label. Fans of Ron include the likes of Gilles Peterson (who put the charismatic ''Into My Life'' on the recent Brownswood Bubblers 5 compilation), DJ Harvey, Dam Funk, The Revenge and Greg Wilson, and it's easy to see why. The album trips through musical genres effortlessly taking elements of the past and fusing them with modern day production techniques. Ron's influences are all represented here, with touches of deep house, disco and melancholic dreamscapes set against jazzual synth funk-fired treatments and vocal sample snippet production. Definitely one to check.
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ISMCD 001
26 Apr 10
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Apr 10
Disco/Nu-Disco
