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A Message from Erol Alkan

Hey, I wanted to take a moment to put down a few thoughts. The current pandemic has rapidly made us all change our daily habits and routines. Some of us are on lockdown at home, some are still forced to work, perhaps not through choice, and it feels like we are being put under stress in so many different forms. It is unprecedented and incredibly saddening that so many basic, everyday tasks are loaded with an emotional weight which I personally could never have imagined. So I suppose in the grand scheme of things, there is not much a Dj...

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Out Now: Joshua James 'Marlene'

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...

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Torture The Artist Premiere: Joshua James - Marlene (Deetron Remix)

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

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Watch: Daniel Avery & Alessandro Cortini 'Enter Exit'

Daniel Avery and Nine Inch Nails synth artist Alessandro Cortini share a second taste of their forthcoming debut full-length collaboration 'Illusion of Time' in the form of the gloriously immersive ‘Enter Exit’. The track sees the pair build warm, layered synths to an exquisite crescendo – stream it, watch the video above and pre-order the album here. The latter is set for release on March 27th via Phantasy worldwide and Phantasy/Mute in the United States and Canada. ‘Enter Exit’ follows the release of title track ‘Illusion of Time’ and its accompanying video, directed by Sam Davis and Tom Andrew.

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