Secousses Sismic

The first time I heard Fat Phase's "It's Magic" remixed by Kiko, I froze. My whole body totally rigid, mouth open, I can't remember if I drooled but I must have. Having one of the best build-up ever heard by man, the remix had all it took to become a classic : staccato hi-hats, echoing drums, an incredible bassline and some memorable italo samples posing as vocals, whereas the original song had none. I bought the 12" straight away, and played it in my living room while impatiently awaiting to hear it in a club. That has happened a few times since then. The label behind this fine achievement is called Sismic.

You've heard the hits but they're discreet; they launched "Brick" by Eighty5 as their 8th release, the second one was Fat Phase's "It's Magic" (later released on the UK's Misdemeanour with a Lottie + Serge Santiago remix) and it had a killer b-side : "Mateo". They have released an amazing Scisor Sisters bootleg (It Can't Come Quickly Enough) and Fat Phase's "Don't be Shy". Recently, artists such as Da Fresh, Moonbootica and Ernest St-Laurent have signed remixes for their tracks.



Among their roaster of artists if French Toucher Patrick Alavi, and Crosstown Rebels chap David K. Together, they push for a very 80's synth sound with a modern edge and production. It's as if Patrick Cowley was let lose in Get Physical Music's studios...



Based in Paris, France, the label is the brainchild of Fat Phase's Olivier Huguenard, who launched it in May 2002, along with the hot season, like a breath of fresh air. He has succeeded, to this day, to bring nice sounding releases and artists on a regular basis, on vinyl only, and will soon launch his 17th twelve inch.

And this release will kick ass : Zygomatik's "I Love my Atari" 12" will feature a remix by Oliver Koletzki. For those who have heard what a track can become after he re-assembles it, you know you can set your expectations kinda high.

Go check out Sismic Music now, or else...