On 18 March 2015, Ishmael was a guest on Moxie. Ishmael has been played over 10 times on NTS, first on 22 October 2014. Ishmael's music has been featured on 16 episodes.

Ishmael refers to at least four different artists:

1) Ian Smale is a UK based children's worship leader and song writer who uses the name Ishmael. He has also used "Rev Counter and the Speedoze" and a couple of others.

2) Ishmael is a doom/sludge metal outfit from Plymouth, UK, formed in May 2009.

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3) Ishmael is a four-piece band from New York, USA, featuring Jordan Lewis on guitar and vocals, Nick Otte on bass and lead vocals, Aaron Silberstein on percussion and Andy Werle on guitar. The band can be followed from their official site.

4) Ishmael is a South London based producer of alternative techno and electronica.