News — Joshua James

Joshua James is still pumping through quarantine. With his weekly 'Pleasurehood' residency at XOYO on hold, Joshua continues his Rinse FM residency each and every Monday morning, delving into the past and present of unapologetic party music from the world of house, disco, techno and italo. Listen back to his archive shows above. While Joshua is in the studio preparing more bombs for the future, you can still pick up any of his trilogy of releases so far for Phantasy in our store. 'Coarse' has become a huge favourite of Sven Vath, and features a classic acid remix by Justin Cudmore....

Joshua James continues a run of infectious singles on Phantasy with a brooding, dreamlike turn into the night on ‘Marlene’, accompanied by two contrasting remixes from Swiss master, Deetron.Download or buy the 12" hereBeginning with the timeless texture of joyous, eighties NYC house, ‘Marlene’ soon introduces an inquisitive vocal sample, as an elegant conversation explores love and tolerance. Nonetheless, leaving little time for chin stroking, the track instead cautiously circles the pleasure at the epicentre of the dance floor, venturing into more introspective, late-night territory, culminating in an unexpected and cathartic release of psychedelic electro. Reflecting the energy and imagination...

Ahead of the release, Torture The Artist premiere the mighty Deetron Remix of Joshua James ‘Marlene’. Listen now above and read their review here Download or buy the 12" vinyl here

Freshen up your device with our brand new Terr, Ghost Culture and Joshua James screen savers, available to download for free from the Phantasy webstore alongside existing ones of Erol Alkan, Daniel Avery and Beyond The Wizards Sleeve artwork. Download them here