News — Reworks

Having already forged a scene-shifting career as a DJ, producer, remixer and collaborator, it was only in 2013 that Erol Alkan released a debut EP, 'Illumination' on the label. Its shimmering opener was 'A Hold On Love', the soaring, glossy chords that have remained a staple in Alkan's DJ sets in the decade since.Upon its tenth anniversary, Erol Alkan presents two subtle but hugely effective reworks that transport one of the London producer's most enduring tracks onto contrasting dance floors. Out now digitally. Stream here.The two tracks will be pressed onto extremely limited edition vinyl with hand screen printed sleeves,...

In 2017, John Thorp interviewed Erol Alkan on the subject of his 'Reworks Volume 1' collection. Originally available as an inlay exclusive to the vinyl boxset, the interview is featured here as part of Phantasy 100, ahead of our upcoming 100th single. The 'Reworks Volume 1' boxset is currently back in stock here featuring a career-spanning collection of Alkan's reworks, including tracks from Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Justice, Hot Chip, Conan Mockasin and many more.Hello Erol. First of all, the dry business of semantics. What does the term ‘rework’ mean in comparison to the more commonly used ‘remix’?That’s a good question! I...

We are pleased to launch a brand-new website and resource, in which listeners can delve deeper into the stories behind 'Reworks Volume 1', a collection of Erol Alkan's most beloved remixes. From the technical approach of each remix to his relationships with many of the artists featured, Alkan personally narrates each track in the style of a podcast, reflecting on their production, histories and intricacies. "Throughout the 14 or so years I've been remixing other artists music, one thing has remained constant: There is never one single approach that works better than another. The creative process can be a complete mystery, but...

Daft Punk 'The Brainwasher' (Erol Alkan's Horrorhouse Dub) taken from his 'Reworks Volume 1' compilation, a track long been out of print and highly sought after on vinyl. "I reworked Daft Punk's 'Brainwasher' back in January 2006, I didn't receive the parts as Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Man were away from the studio at the time, it was made using the master track which I chopped up in the sampler, and then built the rest of the track around it. It was heavily influenced by hearing records by Meat Beat Manifesto, Renegade Soundwave, Eon and 'The Exorcist' by The Scientist on pirate radio...