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Review: Kellini may not be Norway's most famous exponent of nu-disco, but his track record is undeniably impressive. Further proof arrives via "Same Same But Different", a decidedly glassy-eyed and Balearic three-tracker made in cahoots with newcomer Lazy Kay. Throughout, it's the yawning, sun-baked warmth of his synth-pop influenced chord progressions and the glistening brightness of the guitar flourishes that catches the ear. Title track and opener "Same Same But Different" sets the tone via bubbly mid-tempo beats and heaps of summery colour, while "Outchill" is the audio equivalent of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket to gaze at an autumnal Adriatic sunset. If you require a little more energy, head for the woozy synth solos, jaunty grooves and restless cowbells of closing cut "Got To".
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ISM 105X
07 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
07 Feb 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: ISM's latest modern boogie masterclass comes courtesy of Tiger Cloth, a debutant quartet comprising Filippo Perbellini, Lydia Lyon, Enrico Scatto & Riccardo Salin. In its' original form (track three), "Talk To You" at this a slow but sparkling '80s soul style number rich in Chic style guitars, colourful synthesizers, Seinfeld theme tune bass and sweet soul vocals. The most club-ready remix comes from Glitterbox regulars Qwestlife, who cannily re-imagine the cut as a rolling chunk of deep house/dancefloor boogie fusion. To complete the package, Springbokz man Stephane Deschezeauxhis weighs in with a sparse '80s soul rework that wisely emphasizes the lead vocal, bassline and mazy synth solos.
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ISM 0104
12 Jul 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
12 Jul 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Review: ISM's tenth anniversary celebrations tend towards the epic, with the Yam Who-helmed label serving up a series of bulging retrospective compilations stacked to the rafters with imprint highlights, dancefloor hits and overlooked gems. This second selection boasts 24 more tried-and-tested ISM classics, from the rubbery disco-funk bounce of Birdee's "Chemistry" and the synth-laden electrofunk revivalism of Qwestlife's D-Train style revision of "Streetlife" by Natasha Watts, to the spiraling Balearic disco throb of Pete Herbert's killer remix of Gemini Brothers' "Jeckermich" and the piano-powered nu-disco-soul of Rocco Raimundo's "Higher Lovin", featuring the smooth vocals of Stee Downes. Other highlights include the boogie-soul revivalism of Sweetooth's "Make Believe" and the hypnotic deep house/electrofunk fusion that is Mark E's fine revision of Heion's "Follow Me".
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ISM 103X
24 May 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 May 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Miami resident UnoMas has been pottering around the margins of house and nu-disco for some time, without really breaking through. This expansive EP/mini-album for Yam Who's ISM imprint could change all that. There's much to enjoy throughout the six original tracks, from the slo-mo Balearic electronics of "Reprise", and loose, sun-kissed boogie-house slickness of Andre Esput hook-up "Beat Goes On", to the Latin-tinged, sample-heavy disco-house bounce of closer "Love Forever". UnoMas also enlists the help of Esput on a tasty house cover of Midnight Express classic "Danger Zone", while Bass Fly & Laurent L combine to deliver a tasty, slap-bass heavy remix of "Beat Goes On".
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ISM 071X
06 May 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
06 May 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Review: Yam Who is a man who is on a mission to uncover the coolest cult re-edit guys around and make sure the public hear them. This is usually through his own ISM imprint and it's also usually via the medium of the EP. Here, though he's gone all out to present this huge compilation album, bursting with party goodness, and boasting 24 tracks. Highlights include the '80s Child's rework of power-snare soul anthem "Let Me Be The One", the neon glow of arpeggiated synth boogie gem "Jeckermich" and Ron Basejam's deep and sensuous take on the sultry electro-soul of "Changes".
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ISM 054X
30 Mar 15
Funky/Club House
30 Mar 15
Funky/Club House
Played by: YAM WHO?
Review: For their latest release, Yam Who's ISM label has turned to Stockholm's Rang Tang crew. Jonathan Ryno is the man at the controls, though he's assisted by a variety of extended Rang Tang family members, including singers Vanilla Stillefors and Gustav Nystrom, and pianist Maija. The resultant tracks blend elements of sunny deep house and hazy nu-disco with jazz and soul influences. Lead cut "Dreamer" - available in swinging original and chunkier Rang Tang Remix form - is probably the pick, though the low-slung, hip-hop soul jam "Cha-Em's Teapot" (complete with excellent jazz breaks) and loose house cut "Stay" run it close.
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ISM 051X
09 Feb 15
Deep House
09 Feb 15
Deep House
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
Played by: YAM WHO?
Review: Perspective is a fascinating thing. Being positioned on the other side of the world can make the strangest things seem glamorous. Aussie producer Benny Badge (Freekwency) clearly finds the sound of Walford's E20 nightclub circa 1983 the most amazing thing ever, and frankly, who can blame him? Essex soul boy grooves dripping in glistening white-socks-synths and dry ice beats are the order of the day with highlights including the sleazy grind of "Friend Or Freek", the suggestively-titled "Midnight Rise" and the simply sublime "Just For Two". Dope.
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ISM 038X
14 Apr 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Apr 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: ROTCIV, YAM WHO?, Andrew Clarke, Romanto (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Patrick alavi, Saison, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Deep House, Husky, JKriv (Razor-N-Tape), Marbeya Sound, Marvin Zeyss, Deadly Sins
Review: After releasing his debut full-length on Bear Funk earlier this year, Croatian synth-disco specialist Ilija Rudman returns to ISM with two of his most interesting productions to date. "Crazy With You" - available in original, dub and lively Yam Who remix flavours - is arguably Rudman's most polished production yet, coming on like classic NYC boogie stripped back to its bare bones (think slap bass, Fairlight stabs, cowbells and a great vocal). "Let This Dream Be Real" continues on the same path, this time pushing a mid-80s soul vibe. It's similarly well produced and comes backed with a delicious nu-disco meets vaguely Balearic deep house remix from Disco Dirtbox.
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ISM 016X
26 Jul 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Jul 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: What was perhaps most thrilling about the early work of Off Key Hat pairing Leon Mayes and Darren Morris was its strange, oddball nature. Since leaving the now defunct Dissident imprint a few years back, they've progressively moved further towards a brand of oddball synth-pop that references Italo, electrofunk and acid just as much as early 80s new wave and alternative pop. Dangerous Machine, their debut album, completes that journey. With regular vocalist Michelle Manetti in fine voice, it features 10 powerful, leftfield synth-pop moments that veer from the wobbly and wonky ("Night Of The Off Key Hat") and sweet and funky ("Super Sound Single", "Emergency Calling") to the downright dirty (the Goldfrapp-ish "Lairy Lil' Junkie").
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ISMCD 003
09 May 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 May 11
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Revenge, RedSoul, Faze Action, Mike O'Mara, ASHLEY BEEDLE, Juno Recommends Disco, Chamboche, Sleazy Beats Recordings, LA ROYALE
Review: Following Ron Basejam's excellent Deep & Meaningless album comes this extra special remix package, crammed full of goodies from some of the most respected names in disco. As the production brains behind Crazy P, Jim Baron has crafted some sublime midtempo disco boogie beats in his day, and his new Ron Basejam project has been just as rewarding. For this set of mixes, ISM label boss Yam Who teams up with Ashley Beedle to smooth out "For The People, By The People" into a spacey slow-grooving jam, with drums that bring the old-school boogie flavour right up to date.
The Revenge gets the chance to string out the sublime and languid "No Jose" over nine epic minutes, building on a bedrock of shakers and the faintest taste of bass to give a masterclass in minimal arrangements. Crazy P's own Chris Todd takes on "Spirit" and makes the popping bassline (similar to Harvey Mason's "Groovin' You") the focus of the track - working perfectly with the laidback and sultry vocals. His Dubbed Out mix takes the track even deeper, adding superb congas and arranging the track to give it a strong and driving momentum. Killer Whale's Italo mix of "Is The Word" rounds things up perfectly - yet again another perfect midtempo beat with some crackling sine-synths that sparkle over the top. A great companion release to an already much-loved album, the remixes really do justice to the material.
The Revenge gets the chance to string out the sublime and languid "No Jose" over nine epic minutes, building on a bedrock of shakers and the faintest taste of bass to give a masterclass in minimal arrangements. Crazy P's own Chris Todd takes on "Spirit" and makes the popping bassline (similar to Harvey Mason's "Groovin' You") the focus of the track - working perfectly with the laidback and sultry vocals. His Dubbed Out mix takes the track even deeper, adding superb congas and arranging the track to give it a strong and driving momentum. Killer Whale's Italo mix of "Is The Word" rounds things up perfectly - yet again another perfect midtempo beat with some crackling sine-synths that sparkle over the top. A great companion release to an already much-loved album, the remixes really do justice to the material.
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ISM 004XJ
10 May 10
Disco/Nu-Disco
10 May 10
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
