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ISM 108
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Mar 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Merging master in the art of anthemic new disco is producer YellowLight! Bringing two remixers of his trance, UK dance pop and synthy stringed style to ISM in "Be Lonely", it sets up a deep and rhythmic vibe for Yam Who? to deliver a slo-mo disco remake that doubles down on its beats! Something more progressive, new wave and gothic with touches of Italo inspires Noviomagum's version that all stems from a single that dips into a pool of freeform fusion.
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ISM 107X
01 Jan 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
01 Jan 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Juno Recommends Disco
Review: Janet Jackson provides some vocal inspiration here, as Anthony O'Brien, a member of Cork-based multimedia collective Generic People, lifts a few lines from 'Go Deep' for his latest solo outing. 'Up All Night' itself is supplied in three rubs: the Start Of Night version is a lightweight nu-disco chugger, Jason Busteed's remix is druggier and electro-tinged, while the space-y, weirded-out End Of Night Version is one for 5am floors. Elsewhere, 'Getting' recalls northern European synth-pop of the early 80s while 'Love Is Coming' is a psychedelic raga/dirge. An EP that will suit those who prize experimentation and innovation over instant dancefloor appeal.
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ISM 106X
04 Sep 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
04 Sep 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
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
Various
Review: Notching up a decade in the business is big news for any label, so congratulations must go to Yam Who's ISM label. He's decided to mark the imprint's first decade in some style via a series of compilations that highlight some of the killer nu-disco, boogie, disco, house and Balearic jams nestling in ISM's bulging back catalogue. Highlights are plentiful throughout, from the Imagination-inspired electrofunk flex of Ron Basejam's killer rework of Alena's "Changes" and the synth-heavy rush of Balearic disco maestro Pete Herbert's revision of M Roberto & Nikolay Denev's "Be Yourself", to the breezy, soul-fired dancefloor warmth of Jonathan Ryno's "Don't Know Love" and Mark E's terrifically loved-up deep house tweak of Robot 84's "Lookin' For Love".
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ISM 102X
03 May 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
03 May 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Better known as Qwestlife, Monsieur Cedric Benoit and Madame Audrey Benoit return to ISM with a cheery new EP inspired by Latin disco and house. In its original form, "Santo Domingo" is a bumpin' chunk of chant-along Latin house rich in cute musical touches (think headline-grabbing piano riffs, undulating disco bass and sunny guitar flourishes), Spanish vocals and chunky beats. Label boss Yam Who does a great job re-imagining the track as a beefed up slab of piano-heavy Latin house/Latin disco fusion, while bonus cut "You Gotta Love Me (featuring Do)" is a bouncy nu-disco treat full of rubbery boogie bass, sparkling synths and impassioned vocal snippets.
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ISM 0101X
29 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
29 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Javi Frias, Flash Atkins, Juno Recommends Disco, Rayko, Ilya Santana, Limpodisco, LEGO EDIT, 80's Child, Stephen Richards (DiscoDaze)
Review: Since making his debut at the dawn of the decade, Marcello De Angelis has delivered a string of fine EPs rich in colourful nu-disco, revivalist boogie and house-powered disco workouts. We always thought that he would be capable of making a cracking album, so it's heartening to see that his full-length debut, "Then Came The Sun", has proved us right. Vibrant and colourful throughout with plenty of authentic-sounding late '70s and early '80s production, the album's 11 tracks attractively sashay between sun-kissed Balearic disco, revivalist boogie business, slick '80s soul, deep house influenced breeziness and sumptuous dub disco. Highlights include - but are no way limited to - the bass-heavy bounce of "Love", the freestyle-goes-disco-house bump of "Chemistry", the D-Train style flex of "Tonite" and the peak-time fuzz of "Dinamo".
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ISM 100X
08 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
08 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Take one part phat, squelchy synth-funk ? la Zapp or Cameo, blend with one-part Balearic nu-disco and what you end up will probably sound not dissimilar to this four-tracker from German producer Oliver Staecker, whose work has previously graced labels including SP Recordings, DC10 Records and Bosphorus Underground. 'Mirage 87' features a looping "the perfect man" female vocal and comes in more laidback Original or struttier Limpodisco Remix passes, while 'Heatwave 86' has a boogie-ish feel in its Original form before Limpodisco injects a little Euro flava. But it's those sleazy, liquid-y basslines that are the real stars of the show throughout.
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ISMX 099
11 Jan 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
11 Jan 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: High-camp punk-funk/disco-not-disco thrills here from Pantalon, supplied in your choice of three mixes. 'In The Nick Of Time' features a main sung/spoken vocal and a second that consists of a man's voice ominously intoning the title: it's likely to prove something of a 'love it or hate it' affair, but we're firmly in the former camp! Birdee's mix foregrounds the ESG-like bassline and features stabs redolent of the classic 'Weekend', the more synth-tastic Future Mix has almost a Belgian New Beat feel and Hober Mallow takes us into more stripped-back, dubbed-out territory, with much Levan-esque echo in evidence.
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ISM 098X
30 Nov 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Nov 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?
Review: Marten Roberto and Nikolay Danev are old studio buddies. The duo has previously delivered sprightly, electrofunk-influenced EPs for both Mr Moon and ISM. Here they return to the latter label for the first time in 18 months with "Be Yourself", a deliciously delay-laden mid-tempo fusion of druggy, Italo-disco style arpeggio bass, Fat Freddy's Drop horns, half-spoken/half-sung vocals and intoxicating, outer-space electronics. The fine original version comes accompanied with a more peak-time friendly revision from veteran producer Pete Herbert, who successfully ups the tempo and reaches for the analogue bass in a bid to get limbs flailing. Bonus cut "I Can't Believe", meanwhile, is a fine fusion of drowsy Balearic soul, woozy deep house nous and druggy Italo-disco chug.
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ISM 097X
19 Oct 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Oct 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Last year, Sweetooth sorts Paul Whitey and Sarah Lazenby pitched up on ISM with "Disco Fantasy", a glorious disco-boogie workout that lit up many nu-disco dancefloors. 14 months on they return to the label, this time in cahoots with Masterworks Music, Midnight Riot and Thunder Jam regular Kellini. In its original form, "Music In U" is a breezy chunk of sun-kissed disco revivalism, with Lazenby providing a strong, sing-along vocal over a fantastic backing track rich in warm bass, colourful synthesizer lines and densely layered percussion hits. Jarle B provides the first revision, pitching down the tempo and opting for a Balearic nu-disco vibe, before the Crystal Touch Remix brilliantly re-casts the track as a synth-heavy chunk of 1980s NYC freestyle/electrofunk fusion.
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ISM 096
05 Oct 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Oct 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
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ISM 095
07 Sep 18
Funky/Club House
07 Sep 18
Funky/Club House
Danny Kane feat Jacqui George
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: Danny Kane is becoming a true master when it comes to producing the funkier side of club house, and this new joint on ISM is just in time for the mid-summer thrills, making for the perfect EP to smash out at the beach parties. "Go" is a fun, playful slice of nu-disco complete with magical strings, a heavy bass tone, and that early 80s funk sound that is made to get people moving. "Do It Right" is nothing but a sweet-ass boogie ride with a sweltering elector bass to get it truly pumping; the Yam Who? remix takes that one step further, adding more guts and panache to an already killer bassline!
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ISM 094X
20 Jul 18
Funky/Club House
20 Jul 18
Funky/Club House
Don Dayglow feat Greg Blackman
Review: Dubai-based Don Dayglow delivers his first EP for ISM, with regular Mr Bird and DJ Vadim collaborator Greg Blackman providing the soulful vocal polish. There's a pleasingly breezy feel to the U.A.E-based Bristolian's original version, which wraps Blackman's fine vocal in glistening, freestyle-esque synth lines and squeezable boogie bottom-end. It could well be the producer's strongest offering to date. Remix-wise, Aussie adventurer Inkswel provides the standout rub, giving "Out of Love" a looser, MPC-driven feel while emphasizing the track's inherent soulfulness, while Andy Buchanan re-casts it as a sparkling slab of nu-disco with killer synthesizer riffs.
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ISM 092X
13 Apr 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
13 Apr 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: ISM regular Birdee flies home to roost with two more charmed groove strutters. "Don't Give Up Your Love" flares with a filtered synth chug and dizzying cosmic shrouds around the vocal while "Do Your Thing" reduces the tempo but raises the euphoria with a surging vocal that scorches the moment with feels and wraps you up in a heavenly frequency drama. Precision-paced yet unabashed, Birdee's take on disco is an absolute dreamboat. Bon voyage.
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ISM 091X
30 Mar 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Mar 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?
Review: Rotterdam's Beau Zwart burst onto the scene in 2017 with an impressive debut on Midnight Riot. He now appears for the closely affiliated ISM Records run by Yam Who? and you can bet there's yet another serving of absolutely fine nu-disco and funky house shenanigans. From the sexy boogie down deepness of "Shadows In My Mind" featuring some strong vocals, the dusty and soulful late-night mood lighting of "Talk To Me" (original mix) or the neon-lit groove of "Perfect Observation" - young Zwart ticks all the right boxes yet again. Rest assured that there is indeed a rockin' remix by label head honchos Yam Who? in the form of "Undated Love".
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ISM 089
09 Feb 18
Funky/Club House
09 Feb 18
Funky/Club House
Review: We've yet to hear a single featuring honey-voiced boogie singer Andre Espeut that doesn't cut the mustard. Predictably, this hook-up between the producer/vocalist and Slync (AKA British studio sort Ian Stanford) is rather fine. In its' original form, "Do It" is a fine chunk of slick, 21st century boogie-soul featuring some rather fine P-funk flourishes. The latter influence is pushed to the fore on Ziggy Phunk's two fantastic reworks (the vocal-sporting "Remix" and instrumental "Dub"), both of which offer a near perfect fusion of synth-laden '80s electrofunk and rolling, peak-time house. The other remix comes from ISM chief Yam Who, whose version sits somewhere between string-laden soulful house and revivalist electrofunk.
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ISM 090
15 Dec 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Dec 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, BRENDON P, 80's Child, That Needs an Edit/Pete Le Freq, Chuggin Edits
Review: Birdee: aka the Los Angeles dwelling Italian Marcello De Angelis is back, with some killer boogie-house disco flavours on a new ISM Records EP. "Meant To Be" is a funky and feel good deep disco joint, featuring vocal dynamite Alena Herel. Then there is Yam Who? dropping the remix business and in the process inject the track with some added dancefloor dynamics: for later in the night when any serious DJ needs to turn the heat up a notch or two.
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ISM 088X
13 Oct 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
13 Oct 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Vocalist Natasha Watts is signed to Yam Who?'s ISM label and released the first instalment of Downtown Diva back in 2012. Now she revisits the series, turning an uber slick cover of 70s classic Streetlife. It appears as three main mixes, the first by Questlife, is a punchy Imagination-style retro electrofunk version. Next, label bosses Yam Who? tackle it, turning in both a dreamy but more straightforward remix and an authentic Miami freestyle version of Touch Me All Night Long too. Lastly Manchester's go-to disco guy Chris Massey turns in a sultry, nocturnal funk workout, called "Lost Disco Dub".
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ISM 087X
25 Aug 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
25 Aug 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?, Don Dayglow, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Funky House, Paul Withey // Sweetooth, Andy Buchan, Chuggin Edits
Review: Producer Paul Withey and regular muse Sarah Lazenby pitch up on ISM with their highest profile release to date. Disco Fantasy is little less than a sparkling, thrill-a-minute showcase for their unique brand of boogie-influenced disco hedonism. There are three original tracks to enjoy: the Sure Thing-goes-P-Funk warmth of "Disco Fantasy", a cheery electrofunk-goes-'80s soul sing-along entitled "Make Believe" and the slick and groovy boogie soulfulness of "Lose Control". While all three standalone as dancefloor-friendly workouts, the accompanying remixes from Yam Who and Don Dayglow are arguably even stronger. The latter's swirling nu-disco-soul revision of "Lose Control" is warm and loved-up, while the former steals the show with a rework of "Make Believe" that turns it into an breezy, boogie-soul anthem.
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ISM 086X
04 Aug 17
Funky/Club House
04 Aug 17
Funky/Club House
Review: It was all the way back in 2011 when New York disco outfit Odyssey were resurrected to re-record their infamous The Journey, a piece of music which has a lifeline longer than most of you readers, and one that will probably stretch out to infinity. As they do, the ISM imprint has now decided to revive the damn thing again with a pack of worthy remixes to celebrate its 40th anniversary! Jay Sutherland's revision of "Native New Yorker" takes all the original disco charm of the tune and represents it with a heftier groove for contemporary dance floor thrills, whereas legend Al Kent shapes "Inside Out" into a mighty fine, sexified disco-soul nugget that's bound to destroy any respectable club apart. There's the original mix, featuring Romina Johnson on the vocals, of course, and a tasty instrumental.
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ISM 085X
30 Jun 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Jun 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, Alan Dixon, JAMES ROD, Chuggin Edits, SITUATION, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: 'Big' Daddy Kane is veteran of the Midnight Riot label and Timmy Vegas is from the soulful house scene (Z Records etc). Together the disco fever is scorching hot. Throwing vocals powerhouse Jacqui George into the mix and the results are off the hook. "Feeling Me" is an infectious homage to the American soul and funk world of the early 80s, totally classy. Yam Who? also appears, remixing the track into the 21st century by adding some tougher house undercarriage to the chassis. Alan Dixon stretches the tune to over seven minutes, concentrating on the top line melodies and a rolling bassline.
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ISM 08X
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Buzz Compass, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, J&M BROTHERS, D-Funk, Alan Dixon, Tomasz Guiddo, 80's Child, That Needs an Edit/Pete Le Freq, Chuggin Edits, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S
Review: British producer Birdee has been quietly doing his thing since the turn of the decade, delivering a string of underground nu-disco hits on a variety of labels. Here he returns to ISM three months after his last outing (the fine Love EP), this time with a trio of ear-pleasing Balearic boogie productions. Vocalist Chloe Amber guest stars on title track "Give Into Love", a sumptuous, sun-kissed fusion of lilting deep house dreaminess, sparkling '80s soul sounds and hazy disco warmth. With its jammed-out analogue synth riffs, fizzing electronics and elastic bass guitar parts, "Tonite" is an essential instrumental workout, while "Dinamo" alternates between sumptuous melodiousness and stripped-back, bass-driven disco-funk heaviness.
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ISM 083X
14 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
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ISM 082X
31 Mar 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
31 Mar 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Producers Marten Roberto and Nikolay Danev made their collaborative debut last summer, delivering a fine chunk of R&B and electrofunk-influenced house via the Mr Moon label. Here they join forces once more, this time on Yam Who's ISM imprint. Title track "Alive" is a more intoxicating, early morning concoction that their previous effort, with dubbed-out horn lines, wild Hammond organs and a wearily soulful vocal riding a heavy dub disco groove. It's really rather good, and comes accompanied by a cowbell-heavy, piano-sporting peak-time rework by the previously mentioned Yam Who. As if that's not enough to get the juices flowing, they've also included the swirling, stab-heavy, soul-flecked deep house bounce of "Everybody Loves Disco".
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ISM 081X
17 Mar 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Mar 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: For a short while back in the late 80s there was luxurious crossover of house, soul and hip-hop. These Soul II Soul/Cold Cut & Lisa Stansfield-style vibes were explored more recently with Jessie Ware and Julio Bashmore but here on the Sign EP Kane & Gleeson really go for it. "Control" and "Sign" both feature the style's deep, rolling bass, fuzzy synths, gentle piano and soulful vocals. Elsewhere "Life" is a bit housier with late 80s Ibiza vibes thrown into the mix (think French Kiss/Sueno Latino) and the title track is given a disco makeover by none other than YamWho?
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ISM 080X
03 Feb 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
03 Feb 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Covering a Prince-produced electrofunk classic is fraught with danger, but happily UnoMas has managed to pull it off with "Nasty Girl". His original mix of the Vanity6 cover re-casts it as a cheery, 4/4 nu-disco roller full of sparkling synths, tactile house rhythms and breezy vocals. Impressively he repeats the trick with a fine, Ourra-remixed cover of Midnight Express classic "Danger Zone", which is laden with wiggly synth lines, sparkling slap bass, and the super-smooth vocals of Andre Esput. Elsewhere, check out the piano-laden nu-disco bounce of "Hott 4 U (feat. Pirate Stereo)", and the unabashed, party-starting cheeriness of "Get It Girl", which boasts some very familiar samples.
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ISM 077XX
09 Dec 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 Dec 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Sven & Ourra feat Alena
Review: Given the respected track records of boogie revivalists Sven Atherton and Ourra (AKA producer Simon Tappenden), you'd expect this collaborative single to be rather good. Happily, it is. "Play It Tight" features the alluring vocals of Alena, and is as authentic a chunk of sparkling, synth-heavy boogie as you'll find. The duo's bubbly, sun-kissed original is accompanied by two fine reworks. First, Moscow resident Phil Gerus turns it into a throbbing fusion of Tiger & Woods style loop-house and hard-edged electrofunk, before label boss Yam Who effortlessly joins the dots between sumptuous soulful house, and tasty disco-boogie (think Chic style guitars, sweeping strings, and rich chord progressions).
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ISM 077X
18 Nov 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
18 Nov 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: In the past Romanian producer Heion (aka Razvan Ghenciu) has dabbled in both disco and house. Here though, he returns from a bit of a break with a new EP, In The Moment, which also introduces a jazzier tone to his sound. The title track kicks things off with laid-back Mediterranean moods - gentle percussion, warm synth washes and jazzy keys tinkling away. Elsewhere "Hot To Trot" ups the tempo and adds shimmering arpeggios into the mix, "Embrace It" meanwhile embraces the live and loose funk bass and finally The Model reworks Hot To Trot into deep trance-tech.
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ISM 076X
19 Aug 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Aug 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: YAM WHO?, JC - Here And Now Recordings, Juno Recommends Funky House, B.G. Baarregaard, 80's Child, SITUATION
Review: De Fantastiske To are Ravi and Marius from Oslo, Norway who make feel good deep house vibes for fans of Arto Mwambe or Kollektiv Turmstrasse - like on the dreamy and melodic groove of "God Fallelse". The track gets a couple of kick ass remixes, such as by the likes of Yam Who? whose nu-disco odyssey ticks all the right boxes. But they save the best for last on the emotive high tech soul of "Ut Av Det BlA" which is the perfect accompaniment for a midnight drive down a Detroit freeway.
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ISM 075X
22 Jul 16
Funky/Club House
22 Jul 16
Funky/Club House
Review: Saucy Lady is a Japanese-born, Boston-dwelling artist on a one-woman mission to return to the outre disco diva chic of yore. Word of her larger-than-life persona has spread to the UK, where a close collaboration with Yam Who? has resulted in this joy of a retro disco single. The latter's mix blends four to the floor beats, Chic-style guitar, electro boogie bass and a sumptuous synthy atmosphere. Elsewhere E-Live adds a smooth 80s soul twist, Ourra opts for a dubbed out bass heavy vibe and Yuki takes us to Funky Town in the EPs sexiest mix. Hot stuff!
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ISM 72X
27 May 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
27 May 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Yam Who?, London's resident nu-disco heroes, are taking a step with the duo's Ism label looking to the far east and a whole new sound for their latest signing. This new addition to their roster being Jsquared aka the Tokyo-based artist John Enston and singer Honami 'Amy' Furuhara. "Dangerlove" is a smoothly produced slice classy...Europop in which Enston and Amy gently duet over a tropical beat that even touches on sunkissed RnB vibes. Remixes include the Autocycle version, which starts with a killer guitar riff and builds into dreamy arpeggiated disco and Yam Who?s own's piano house rework. Cool.
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ISM 073X
27 May 16
Funky/Club House
27 May 16
Funky/Club House
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
Played by: Valique, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Funky House, Richard Rossa, Alan Dixon, BRENDON P, 80's Child, JAMES ROD, SITUATION, Charlie brown superstar
Review: Yam Who? And his ISM imprint: accept no substitute. For smooth as silk disco beats these guys are like a one stop shop. This time it's over to Verona duo JazzyFunk. "Don't You Worry Bout A Thing" has that classic Arthur Russell Loose Joints/Dinosaur L kind of disco vibes and we've digging it! "I Want You" is a driving deep house jam with tight elements and that saxophone solo is a nice touch. It gets a great couple of remixes too by Horsemeat Disco's Severino and then Australia's Inkswel; his in particular really stands out, giving the track a deep boogie makeover.
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ISM 070X
26 Feb 16
Funky/Club House
26 Feb 16
Funky/Club House
Review: The Cotswolds might not be the first place people think of when discussing summery disco, but sometimes surprises are more fun. Hometown groovers Situation have been steadily earning a solid reputation for slick nu-disco jams. "Hurricane" is their latest missive, a sparse clavinet-driven groove with the dreamy vocals of Lauren Rimmell floating on top. There are lots of great mixes too including the skippy house vibes of the NY Club mix and Yam Who?'s super smooth rework of TWI.
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ISM 068X
15 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: East London vocalist Alena gets the remix treatment on Yam Who?'s ISM by a serious who's who of the current musical landscape and there's so much to choose from! Crazy P's James Baron aka Ron Basejam gets stuck in a couple of times, giving his nu-disco midas touch to "Changes" and "Learn To Get By". Label boss himself Yam Who? is in fine form, giving a sweet boogie injection to "Use To Hold Me" and a deep nu-disco flavour to the afore mentioned "Changes" featuring a cheeky sample of Pepe Braddock's "Deep Burnt. Elsewhere Aussie disco hero Inkswel gives "Use To Hold Me" another killer re-rub which gets a deep and dirty funk makeover and Planet Jumper delve into a cosmic disco vibe on their retro flavoured take of "Hard Times".
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ISM 067X
04 Dec 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
04 Dec 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: About three years ago, Australian disco wizard Rocco Raimundo had an unstoppable run of top-notch re-edits until that is, he stopped. He's been relatively quiet since then, but now he's back with a bang on ISM. "Higher Love" in its original form, is pristine, funked-up soul-pop. Remix-wise Earl Grey delivers an enthralling FM synth-washed dream-mix, Yam Who? turns in a housed-up grinder and Tunnel Signs & Chux deliver a toughened up moodier version.
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ISM066X
30 Oct 15
Funky/Club House
30 Oct 15
Funky/Club House
Various
Review: London disco house imprint ISN presents us with a compilation showcasing recent graduates of their Class of '16. All the usual suspects are here; and they all pass, with honours! Hosting the ceremony is none other than Yam? Who, compiling the release tremendously with some surefire dancefloor fodder to make it one year to remember, and boy do they ever! There's the sweet boogie down vibes of The Hinge Project's "Brand New Day" and Freekwency's "Something Else On Your Mind" right through to the Italo favoured vibe of Ichisan's "Bela Libujanja" and not to mention sweet nu disco ditties by Joey Dice ("Puzzling Me") and Richard Seaborne ("U Said U Loved Me") showcasing the labels various moods and grooves in impressive fashion.
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ISM 065
09 Oct 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 Oct 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: East London based singer Alena gets the remix treatment and in stylish fashion. Her track "Hard Times" gets done over twice. Firstly the "Autocycle Remix" is all hands in the air with big piano rolls for the peak time dance floor to compliment her gorgeous vocals. The Ourra remix of "Don't You Know" is a proper nu-disco rendition just like the following "Yam Who? Original Mix" the real highlights here. They're reminiscent of the sounds on Futureboogie and Freerange et al. Not a bad thing at all! The Leebo Freeman remix of "Use 2 Hold Me" being more reminiscent of Tuff City Kids with its chunky rolling arpeggio and generally analogue soul vibes. Now that's a compliment!
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ISM 064X
18 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
18 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Ourra, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Superbreak, Kiu D, Juno Recommends Disco, Ash Reynolds, Kraak & Smaak DJs, Sunner Soul, 80's Child, Olivier (La Freund Recordings), Igor Ci
Review: Yam Who's ISM imprint has been in fine form of late, delivering excellent EPs from Alena, Bubblegum, The Drive and Ilija Rudman. Here that run continues, as the veteran producer unleashes an impressive debut album from I Gemin, AKA newcomer Mike Popov. There's much to admire from the off, with "Can't Nobody" offering a deliciously loose and jazzy fusion of pulsating garage bass, two-step influenced beats, lilting deep house chords and evocative vocal samples. Elsewhere, he delivers some Floating Points-esque deep house lusciousness (the superb, boogie-influenced "Private Life") and - best of all - a carnival-friendly chunk of woozy, horn-laden, 21st century dancefloor soul ("Next 2 Me"). Yam Who and Leebo Freeman deliver killer remixes, with the latter's dub-flecked deep house take on "Next 2 Me" standing out.
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ISM 063X
04 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
04 Sep 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: ISM boss Yam Who has high hopes for Bubblegum, a previously unheard "red hot disco" outfit based at Fossil Studios in Hackney. There's certainly plenty of promise on this debut single, with both original tracks hitting the proverbial sweet spot. "Hold On" is a synth-laden mid-tempo delight, with hazy vocals and a lolloping, head-nodding groove. The looser, more up-tempo "On & On" is, if anything, even better, with punchy horns and clipped guitar riffs adding additional energy to the classic disco groove. Label boss Yam Who's remix of the latter - built around his own rubbery synths and a toughened-up groove - is also superb.
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ISM 062X
28 Aug 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Aug 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
