YAMA Music reaches milestone tenth release

YAMA Music reaches a milestone with tenth release ‘This Must Be The Way’ featuring remixes from Varhat and Audio Werner

YAMA Music celebrates a landmark moment with the tenth release on its self-titled imprint, arriving as a strictly vinyl-only EP titled This Must Be The Way. The release reflects the journey of the Essex-based label since its beginnings in 2018 and reinforces the stripped-back house aesthetic that has defined its catalogue.

Founded with a clear commitment to detail, patience and a deep respect for vinyl culture, YAMA Music has gradually built a reputation within the global minimal scene. Rather than chasing trends or quick output, the label has focused on cultivating a distinct sound rooted in subtle textures, hypnotic grooves and carefully considered production. That ethos continues here with a release that feels both like a milestone and a natural continuation of the label’s evolving identity.

This Must Be The Way unfolds across four tracks, balancing atmospheric depth with late-night functionality. The title track opens the EP with murky basslines, tactile percussion and slowly shifting synth layers that highlight the restrained yet immersive approach associated with YAMA’s productions. On the flip side, Final Days leans further into the label’s hypnotic minimal aesthetic, pairing understated rhythms with brooding, evolving sound design.

Two remixes from respected figures within the minimal community expand the EP’s palette. Yoyaku founder and long-time supporter Varhat delivers a deep, meditative interpretation of the title track, pushing the groove into a more hypnotic direction. Meanwhile, Perlon and Cabinet affiliate Audio Werner reshapes Final Days with his unmistakable touch, introducing rolling rhythms and subtle rhythmic shifts that transform the original into a fluid late-night tool.

The collaboration feels particularly meaningful for the label. Both artists represent pillars of the contemporary minimal landscape, and their involvement reflects the growing recognition YAMA Music has gained within the scene. For the imprint, the release marks a full-circle moment: bringing together influences, supporters and peers who share a similar appreciation for understated yet forward-thinking club music.

True to the label’s philosophy, the EP arrives exclusively on vinyl. For YAMA Music, the format remains central to how the music is experienced: tangible, deliberate and built to last. Each release forms part of a wider catalogue that values cohesion and longevity over rapid output, allowing every record to develop its own presence within the underground.

With its tenth release, YAMA Music continues to reinforce its place within the modern minimal landscape — a label defined not by noise or excess, but by patience, detail and a quiet confidence in its sound.

Listen to our premiere of 'This Must Be The Way' below. Buy/listen to the release here

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Tracklist
A1. This Must Be The Way
A2. This Must Be The Way (Varhat Remix)
B1. Final Days
B2. Final Days (Audio Werner Remix)

Release: 26 March 2026
Label: YAMA Music
Catalogue: YAMU010