8 Tracks: Of ‘British Mom’s & Canadian Dads’ With Unterman

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Often it is the organic nature of an imprint which helps determine its aesthetic and due course – in the case of Unterman, the Israel based label has evolved under the guidance of history and longstanding practise. Originating as a podcast series and based in Tel Aviv the label was founded by Josef Lamion and art director Sara Lamion – it draws upon inspiration from a sensitively told family story about the Laimon brother and sister’s ancestors: Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman, former Chief Rabbi of Israel and his son, Mordechai Unterman, Rabbi of London’s Marble Arch Synagogue.

As such there is a focus on religious fundamentalism, style, design, ethics, art and culture. No stone left unturned.

We invited the label boss to guide us through eight tracks.

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Jack In The Box

“Jack in the box are one of my favorite acts from tel-aviv. They use the Hebrew language in a completely different way than others. This song is definitely worth your while.”

Jack In The Box

“Jack in the box are one of my favorite acts from tel-aviv. They use the Hebrew language in a completely different way than others. This song is definitely worth your while.”
Frank Zappa - Dinah-Moe Humm

“Frank zappa had massive impact on my childhood as my mother used to play and dance to Dinah-me humm while singing:
Got a spot that gets me hot, ow!
An’ you ain’t been to it
(No no no no!)”
John Cooper Clarke - Chickentown

“John is one of my favorite poets. I discovered him as the opening act of joy division.
He’s a hilarious and brilliant punk poet.”
Supertramp - Live To Love You

“The only Hippie music I ever connected to (I think).”
Pillowtalk - Slim's Night Out

“Discovered this song only lately. Magic.”
Left - Waiting On The Sun Official Video

“Tel-Aviv’s best rock duo: Left.”
Four Tet - As Serious As Your Life

“Possibly the first track I connected to.
Never left four-tet since.”
Leon Thomas - Song For My Father (Official Audio)

“This is a song my father introduced me to.
I love this song and I love my dad.”