Listen: Erol Alkan 'Archway 1990-1991' Mix
"Originally recorded for the #LoveRecordStores campaign to help independent record stores, on Saturday 20th June, a day long online event to celebrate independent record stores. This 1 hour vinyl only mix is made up of the records I bought during 1990 to 1991 - my first exposure to the culture of record shops - recorded in a single take using only two Technics record decks and a mixer. Featuring music from some of the independent labels which helped shape my taste and influence my own label, Phantasy, such as Warp, Shut Up And Dance, Outer Rhythm, Play It Again Sam,...
Love Record Stores: Phantasy 'Record Man' T-Shirt
To celebrate Love Record Stores day, we've donated a brand new Phantasy ‘Record Man’ t-shirt. Available exclusively on their web store now for 5 days only (until Thursday 25th June). All proceeds go to the Music Venue Trust's #saveourvenues campaign.
Buy it here
As part of their incredible programme to celebrate and support record stores & music venues, tune in to catch a set from Daniel Avery at 10PM BST tonight (Saturday 20th June) and Erol Alkan at midnight BST, as part of their 24 hour online party.
View the full programme and watch here
Phantasy 100: PH01 – PH10
PH01 Erol Alkan: "'Engine' was released on the 14th November 2007. At that point in time, it was the only piece of music we had for Phantasy. We had no idea what to follow it up with, or when, but we knew we wanted to be a label which supported new artists, a stepping stone towards them securing a record deal with a larger label. I had already started working with Late Of The Pier (LA Priest aka Sam Dust's main band) who had just signed to Parlophone, so LA Priest seemed to inhabit the space of a side project...
Introducing Phantasy 100
Phantasy is approaching it's 100th single release. Initially founded in 2007, what began as a springboard for new artists has grown into something far more expansive. With so much to share on the near horizon, we're taking this opportunity to revisit each single release so far, counting forwards from our debut. Each day we'll be delving into our archives of over 400 tracks, sharing artist insights whilst exploring our unique psychedelic sensibility. Make sure you're following Phantasy on Instagram to take a trip back with us, as well as into the future... Follow us on Instagram here Listen and follow...
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