In a world where dance music constantly evolves, few labels balance innovation with groove like ISMOS. At its helm, Ish—known as RN ISMO—has crafted a label that thrives “outside your comfort zone but firmly inside your groove.” For Ish, ISMOS is a platform where artists are encouraged to take risks, pushing Minimal Tech into new territory while respecting the essential dancefloor energy.
“We believe there’s a natural connection between hearing a track live and discovering it online, or vice versa,” Ish explains. “Remix culture is alive because people share, remix, and bootleg, keeping the scene vibrant and growing.” This philosophy drives ISMOS’s fresh embrace of free downloads and transformative remixes as a vital part of the music experience.
Rooted deeply in Detroit’s electronic music heritage, ISMOS champions a sound Ish calls “Detroit Minimal Tech”—a fusion of the city’s gritty mechanical pulse with hypnotic, modern minimalism. To bring this vision to life, ISMOS is relaunching its edits series, ISMOSED, inviting producers to reimagine tracks with bold creativity and submit demos via TrackStack.
Leading this new chapter is Invite Only’s remix of Blackchild’s “Head on My Shoulder,” featuring Walter Ricci. Released today as a free download on SoundCloud, the remix strips the original’s warm melody into a raw, relentless, and techno-driven groove.
“Invite Only completely flips the vibe of the original, making it more driven and focused,” Ish says. “It captures the Detroit minimal sound we’ve been cultivating perfectly.”
By offering remixes like this one for free, ISMOS strengthens its bond with fans and DJs alike. “We want people to play, share, and spread this sound,” Ish adds. “It’s our way of nurturing a remix culture based on transformation and community—not just commercial cycles.”
Looking ahead, Ish invites bold producers to push limits while staying true to the groove that moves people. “If you have a bold idea, send it to us. We want those who want to do something different.”
Today’s release is more than a remix. It’s a statement—a celebration of Detroit’s underground pulse and the vibrant remix culture that keeps dance music evolving.
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Release Info:
Blackchild feat. Walter Ricci — Head on My Shoulder (Invite Only Remix)
Released July 25