Ism (band)

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ism[1]is a New York City based alternative rock band, formed in 2003, by front man Andre Mistier. ism, which is written with all lowercase letters, released their first album Monkey Underneath, in 2006. Recorded in New York, Monkey Underneath was produced by Mike Rogers, whose previous credits include Sinéad O'Connor, Chubby Checker and Deee-Lite.

ism was signed to STM Recordsin 2004, at which time they began composing tracks including the hit single Breathe. Breathe, the album's first single, was released in November 2005 and was a hit at college radio, becoming the #3 Top Add on the College Music Journal (CMJ) Radio 200 chart.[2]. The song was also the #1 Most Added on NMW's Top 40 Main Chart, where it ultimately hit #5, and was played on nationally on alternative and active rock radio formats. Monkey Underneath was also a #3 Top Add on CMJ's Most Added Chart, debuted at #102 and rose to # 31 on CMJ's Radio 200 Chart[3].

ism is composed of three primary band members: Andre Mistier (vocals, guitar), Gerard Toriello, (lead guitar) and Leigh Battle (bass guitar).

ism recorded their second album (Urgency), produced by Joe Blaney, whose credits include The Clash and The Ramones]. The album was mixed by Mark Needham, whose credits include The Killers Hot Fuss album. Urgency is scheduled to be released in August 2008 by STM Records, distributed through BDG/Red Distribution.

ism holds the United States trademark for the name ism as a musical band and recordings.

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  1. ^ All Music Guide Online Publication [1]
  2. ^ Purevolume.com Website http://www.purevolume.com/ismnyc>
  3. ^ Purevolume.com Website http://www.purevolume.com/ismnyc>

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Ism was formed in Bayside Queens, New York City in the early 80s by lead man Jism along with manager/producer Bob Sallese. After a few initial changes in the line-up, the band became established as Jism, lead singer & keyboards, Mark Reres, guitars, Steve Scianablo, bass and Larry Ray, drums...all from Queens, NYC.

The punk group broke into commercial airplay in 1982 with "John Hinckley Jr. (What Has Jodie Done to You?)" which was originally released by Sallese & Jism on The Big Apple: Rotten to the Core compilation on S.I.N. Records.

Their success was followed up with their punk rendition of the Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You" single backed with "A7" (a tribute to the notorious after hours punk club in NYC where Jism & Sallese hung out) on S.I.N. Records in 1983. The single became the #6 single on CMJ's New Music composite. Their A Diet For The Worms LP, also released in 1983, shot to #65 on Progressive Radio's Top 100 Charts. Both recordings were released on the S.I.N. Records label. Other recordings followed over the years and on various record labels.

An unauthorized album, I Think I Love You: The Hits That Missed, 1982-1989 was released in 1990.

In 1996, Ism together with Tiny Tim recorded a never officially released punk music video of Tiptoe Through the Tulips. [2]

[edit] Discography

  • Attack/Queen J.A.P. 7" single (1980, S.I.N. Records)
  • The Big Apple Rotten To The Core (1982, S.I.N. Records)
  • I Think I Love You/A7 7" single (1983, S.I.N. Records)
  • A Diet For The Worms LP (1983, S.I.N. Records)
  • I Think I Love You The Hits That Missed 1982-1989 (1990)
  • Journey Down Your Drain CD (1996, No Label Recordings)

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