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i-D Feature: Erol Alkan on 'Reworks Volume 1'

Erol Alkan chatted with i-D ahead of the release of his brand new 'Reworks Volume 1' compilation about the art of the remix and flashing back 10 years to the legacy of the legendary TRASH club. "I suppose I always felt remixing and reworking other people's music to be a very creative thing. Early on, I tried to reproduce records just using their original elements, as if I was producing the band the first time around or making the kind of extended 12-inch version -- which I used to really, really love growing up. I'd buy the 12-inch pop hits, like You Spin...

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Beyond The Wizards Sleeve Shortlisted For UKMVA

Beyond The Wizard Sleeve 'Black Crow', directed by Romano Pizzichini, has been shortlisted for 'Best Alternative Video - Newcomer' at the UKMVA's. Watch the video above and see the shortlist HERE 'Black Crow' was taken from their critically acclaimed debut 'The Soft Bounce', out now on 12" vinyl, CD and a limited edition mirrored-gatefold sleeve HERE

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Under The Radar Mag: Ride on 'Weather Diaries'

RIDE discuss their recent album 'Weather Diaries', produced by our very own Erol Alkan, with Under The Radar magazine, looking back through the career of the band and how the new album came about. "The group gives a lot of credit to producer Erol Alkan for his direction on Weather Diaries. Coming from a dance background as a well regarded DJ and label owner, but also known for his production skills for the likes of Late of the Pier and Mystery Jets, Alkan's different perspective is exactly what Ride needed." You can read the article in full HERE.

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Phantasy Announces Erol Alkan 'Reworks Volume 1'

Phantasy are proud to announce the release of Reworks Volume 1, a comprehensive collection of remixes from prodigious DJ and producer Erol Alkan, due for release on the 3 November, 2017 on double CD and vinyl, remastered and available as a five-piece collector's box, including a number of tracks which have long been out of print and highly sought after on vinyl. Reworks Volume 1 is a musical overview of what makes Erol Alkan one of his generation's most iconic remixers. Framing a corner of his career in perspective – a success in taking on any source material and melding it into something of his own. Alkan’s philosophy towards...

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