News — 2018

2018 will be remembered for many reasons, and not all with great fondness, but certainly, it wasn’t a year that disappointed musically. Electronic and alternative music continued to flourish in both timeless and fresh directions, and Phantasy were more than pleased to contribute. From the return of label founder Erol Alkan, contributing his first single in nearly five years, to the long-awaited sophomore LP from Daniel Avery, 'Song For Alpha', the unexpected and incredible solo debut from Factory Floor’s Gabe Gurnsey with 'PHYSICAL' and a stream of new releases and remixed editions from many of our core continuum of artists...

Gabe Gurnsey's debut album 'PHYSICAL' was released in August this year, a 21st Century take on muscular electro, Balearic synth pop, EBM, proto-Hacienda militant funk, early Chicago house and minimal, Neptunes-referencing beats, away from the sounds of Factory Floor. BBC Radio 6 Music: #6 of 6 Music Recommends Albums of the Year 2018 Filter Mexico: The Best 20 Videos of 2018Loud & Quiet: #8 of Best 40 Albums of 2018 Rough Trade: #33 of Top 100 Albums of the Year 2018 Super Friends: #4 of Albums of 2018

Daniel Avery's hotly anticipated sophomore album Song For Alpha, released in April this year, has been cropping up across many Album of the Year 2018 lists. AllMusic: Favourite Electronic Albums of 2018 AV Club: The Best Electronic Albums of 2018#17 of The 20 Best Albums of 2019   DIY: Staff Favourite Albums of the Year DJ Mag: #15 of Albums of the Year KCRW: DJs Picks – #1 in Mario Cotto, #7 in Marion Hodges Loud & Quiet: #33 of 40 Best Albums of the Year Piccadilly Records: #53 in Albums of the Year Popmatters: #24 of 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2018...