Erol Alkan has lived many different guises so far; DJ, remixer, label found… Read Full Bio ↴Erol Alkan has lived many different guises so far; DJ, remixer, label founder, club promoter, radio host, and each with great success. Keen to keep moving forwards, what, one might wonder, allows Alkan to remain such a vital figure in contemporary music, both in the DJ booth, in the studio and beyond?
“I am not afraid of change,” Alkan considers. “I have faith that if I’m playing great records that people will connect to them, and I try to stay true to that.” Playing records comes easy to Erol, having spent the past two decades at it wherever possible, from a beginning sneaking out of his bedroom to fend off brutish American rock purists while spinning British indie records in small West End nightclubs, to his current club sets that explore the bleeding edge of underground, off-kilter house, techno and disco, albeit to a somewhat more enthusiastic audience.
Although his fundamental understanding of alternative and pop music has earned him acclaim as one of the world’s foremost remixers, nudging the likes of Tame Impala, Connan Mockasin and Metronomy further onto the dancefloor in recent years, it was only in late 2013 that Alkan finally released his own EP, Illumination. Although ‘Bang’ and ‘Check Out Your Mind’ delivered in Erol’s inimitable jackin’ and acidic styles respectively, it was the opener ‘A Hold On Love’ that captured the attention of the scene at large; A shimmering, melancholy anthem, accompanied by a reflective short film from Daniel Bereton, it unexpectedly hit the top of Juno’s ‘Deep House’ charts, reflecting Alkan’s ever-expanding musical palette. Further solo material is currently being trialled and tested for release sometime in 2015.
Meanwhile, through his label Phantasy, Alkan’s singular creative vision has gradually borne the most satisfying fruit in the music of others. Beginning as little more than a singles club for friends in 2007, it has since released music from the likes of Daniel Avery, Connan Mockasin, Ghost Culture, Babe Terror and Tom Rowlands of the Chemical Brothers, as well as Erol himself. Thinking outside of the perspective of a label head, Phantasy, entrenched in Alkan’s home city of London, is seen as a collaborative community effort by it’s founder.
“I like the feedback of people on the label. I don’t want to place myself at the top of the tree, because that’s not why I did it,” he is keen to explain. “I don’t look down on that, or see anything negative about it, but I didn’t set up the label for my career. I want everything on there to be on an equal plateau. I feel far more comfortable that way. To me, the aspect of community is far stronger than to simply be the one in the centre of the group photograph.”
As well as lending a helping hand across various releases on Phantasy, Alkan recently co-produced and mixed Ghost Culture’s self-titled LP, working with James Greenwood to establish Ghost Culture’s detailed, melodic sound that’s rooted in both pop and techno. A process not dissimilar to Alkan’s experimental assistance in bringing Daniel Avery’s universally acclaimed LP, ‘Drone Logic’ to life.
With Avery, Alkan has found a unique sparring partner when it comes to DJing, with the pair playing several incredibly well received back-to-back sets at festivals throughout the last twelve months, including Field Day, Parklife and I Love Techno. Exploring psychedelic and cutting edge techno and house in spaces not always suited to such subtlety, they also helped introduce Alkan to a fresh audience courtesy of his former protege, ensuring Erol keeps a whole new generation of kids dancing. Notable solo sets during 2014 include Glasgow's Sub Club, London's Fabric and a transcendent morning in control of Berlin’s Panorama Bar, which Alkan describes as “just a perfect place to play music.”
Despite his ongoing quest to keep things fresh, when the occasion arises, Alkan is happy to give his audience what they want, even if that’s not necessarily what they always expect. Among the ongoing development of Phantasy, the long awaited solo productions and a tireless DJing schedule, 2014 also saw the re-emergence of his much loved ‘Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve’ alias. A decade long collaboration with Richard Norris, BTWS applies a psychedelic tinge and more often than not, an understated groove to an impressive list of alternative artists, such as Interpol, Tracey Thorn, and Midlake, as well a wildly progressive remix of Daniel Avery’s own ‘New Energy’.
Most impressively, Alkan and Norris also found a rapid ten days in which to re-animate Temples’ debut album, ‘Sun Structures' in it’s entirety. Suitably entitled ‘Sun Restructured’, it confidently takes the indie rock psychedelia of the original in vibrant new directions, while retaining the celebrated and quintessentially English style of the original recordings. The Guardian hailed it their album of the week, comparing it favourably to the much feted likes of Primal Scream’s classic, ‘Screamadelica’.
For all of his love of collaboration and nurturing new talent, Alkan is still more than at home alone behind the decks in a club near you, professing to be as excited about DJing as ever before. Despite playing in the club for over a decade, it was only this year that saw the release of his ‘Fabriclive 77’ mix, designed specifically for the London club’s cavernous main room, and featuring doses of Phantasy (including new Alkan track 'Sub Conscious', made especially for the mix) among music from compatriot labels such as LIES, Running Back and Optimo Trax. Critically acclaimed, it was hailed by The Ransom Note for its effortless combination of both “the peak time, and the cerebral.”
But after decades in clubs and in the studio, its on the radio where Alkan has found his most recent home, as a regular among the rotating cast of 6Mix residents on BBC Radio 6Music, besides the legendary likes of Andrew Weatherall, Jamie XX and Derrick May. Having begun his wireless career at the station in 2008, he now spends a quarterly Friday night exploring the new, often out-there records he makes it his mission to uncover, be it from friends, record shops or the promos he’s happy to work through. Each 6Mix accounts for a broad span of music, both for and beyond the dark, sweaty dance floors he still adores.
“Having the 6 Music show is great, because I can present music that I might not play out”, Alkan acknowledges. “But what happens in clubs, that’s where you can create real magic, especially when it comes to bringing people together. I find that to be the greatest thing about it as such, and view myself more as a vehicle for the music.”
Before long, it will be a decade since Erol Alkan shuttered his still dearly missed weekly London club night, Trash, at the peak of it’s popularity. But with it’s communal spirit still living on and evolving through Phantasy, and with a production and DJ schedule that’s as busy as ever, what’s the next objective for a man so determined simply to follow the instincts that have served him so well.
“I want to make great records, or be part of great records”, explains Alkan succinctly. “I cannot play music I do not believe in, and I don’t want to be someone I’m not.”
John Thorp
“I am not afraid of change,” Alkan considers. “I have faith that if I’m playing great records that people will connect to them, and I try to stay true to that.” Playing records comes easy to Erol, having spent the past two decades at it wherever possible, from a beginning sneaking out of his bedroom to fend off brutish American rock purists while spinning British indie records in small West End nightclubs, to his current club sets that explore the bleeding edge of underground, off-kilter house, techno and disco, albeit to a somewhat more enthusiastic audience.
Although his fundamental understanding of alternative and pop music has earned him acclaim as one of the world’s foremost remixers, nudging the likes of Tame Impala, Connan Mockasin and Metronomy further onto the dancefloor in recent years, it was only in late 2013 that Alkan finally released his own EP, Illumination. Although ‘Bang’ and ‘Check Out Your Mind’ delivered in Erol’s inimitable jackin’ and acidic styles respectively, it was the opener ‘A Hold On Love’ that captured the attention of the scene at large; A shimmering, melancholy anthem, accompanied by a reflective short film from Daniel Bereton, it unexpectedly hit the top of Juno’s ‘Deep House’ charts, reflecting Alkan’s ever-expanding musical palette. Further solo material is currently being trialled and tested for release sometime in 2015.
Meanwhile, through his label Phantasy, Alkan’s singular creative vision has gradually borne the most satisfying fruit in the music of others. Beginning as little more than a singles club for friends in 2007, it has since released music from the likes of Daniel Avery, Connan Mockasin, Ghost Culture, Babe Terror and Tom Rowlands of the Chemical Brothers, as well as Erol himself. Thinking outside of the perspective of a label head, Phantasy, entrenched in Alkan’s home city of London, is seen as a collaborative community effort by it’s founder.
“I like the feedback of people on the label. I don’t want to place myself at the top of the tree, because that’s not why I did it,” he is keen to explain. “I don’t look down on that, or see anything negative about it, but I didn’t set up the label for my career. I want everything on there to be on an equal plateau. I feel far more comfortable that way. To me, the aspect of community is far stronger than to simply be the one in the centre of the group photograph.”
As well as lending a helping hand across various releases on Phantasy, Alkan recently co-produced and mixed Ghost Culture’s self-titled LP, working with James Greenwood to establish Ghost Culture’s detailed, melodic sound that’s rooted in both pop and techno. A process not dissimilar to Alkan’s experimental assistance in bringing Daniel Avery’s universally acclaimed LP, ‘Drone Logic’ to life.
With Avery, Alkan has found a unique sparring partner when it comes to DJing, with the pair playing several incredibly well received back-to-back sets at festivals throughout the last twelve months, including Field Day, Parklife and I Love Techno. Exploring psychedelic and cutting edge techno and house in spaces not always suited to such subtlety, they also helped introduce Alkan to a fresh audience courtesy of his former protege, ensuring Erol keeps a whole new generation of kids dancing. Notable solo sets during 2014 include Glasgow's Sub Club, London's Fabric and a transcendent morning in control of Berlin’s Panorama Bar, which Alkan describes as “just a perfect place to play music.”
Despite his ongoing quest to keep things fresh, when the occasion arises, Alkan is happy to give his audience what they want, even if that’s not necessarily what they always expect. Among the ongoing development of Phantasy, the long awaited solo productions and a tireless DJing schedule, 2014 also saw the re-emergence of his much loved ‘Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve’ alias. A decade long collaboration with Richard Norris, BTWS applies a psychedelic tinge and more often than not, an understated groove to an impressive list of alternative artists, such as Interpol, Tracey Thorn, and Midlake, as well a wildly progressive remix of Daniel Avery’s own ‘New Energy’.
Most impressively, Alkan and Norris also found a rapid ten days in which to re-animate Temples’ debut album, ‘Sun Structures' in it’s entirety. Suitably entitled ‘Sun Restructured’, it confidently takes the indie rock psychedelia of the original in vibrant new directions, while retaining the celebrated and quintessentially English style of the original recordings. The Guardian hailed it their album of the week, comparing it favourably to the much feted likes of Primal Scream’s classic, ‘Screamadelica’.
For all of his love of collaboration and nurturing new talent, Alkan is still more than at home alone behind the decks in a club near you, professing to be as excited about DJing as ever before. Despite playing in the club for over a decade, it was only this year that saw the release of his ‘Fabriclive 77’ mix, designed specifically for the London club’s cavernous main room, and featuring doses of Phantasy (including new Alkan track 'Sub Conscious', made especially for the mix) among music from compatriot labels such as LIES, Running Back and Optimo Trax. Critically acclaimed, it was hailed by The Ransom Note for its effortless combination of both “the peak time, and the cerebral.”
But after decades in clubs and in the studio, its on the radio where Alkan has found his most recent home, as a regular among the rotating cast of 6Mix residents on BBC Radio 6Music, besides the legendary likes of Andrew Weatherall, Jamie XX and Derrick May. Having begun his wireless career at the station in 2008, he now spends a quarterly Friday night exploring the new, often out-there records he makes it his mission to uncover, be it from friends, record shops or the promos he’s happy to work through. Each 6Mix accounts for a broad span of music, both for and beyond the dark, sweaty dance floors he still adores.
“Having the 6 Music show is great, because I can present music that I might not play out”, Alkan acknowledges. “But what happens in clubs, that’s where you can create real magic, especially when it comes to bringing people together. I find that to be the greatest thing about it as such, and view myself more as a vehicle for the music.”
Before long, it will be a decade since Erol Alkan shuttered his still dearly missed weekly London club night, Trash, at the peak of it’s popularity. But with it’s communal spirit still living on and evolving through Phantasy, and with a production and DJ schedule that’s as busy as ever, what’s the next objective for a man so determined simply to follow the instincts that have served him so well.
“I want to make great records, or be part of great records”, explains Alkan succinctly. “I cannot play music I do not believe in, and I don’t want to be someone I’m not.”
John Thorp
Spectrum
Erol Alkan Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Spectrum' by these artists:
(WwW.BaniCrazy.NeT) Zedd Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
- Florence the Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
01. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
09. Florence And The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
2 Best Enemies vs Florence And The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
245 朝目が覚めて 忘れていく夢 激しく脈打つ 締めつく心臓 歯を磨いても シャワーを浴びても 消えない残像 どうしようもない…
A.L.O I sometimes pace in circles silently screaming in my head Wo…
A.L.O. Here I am, once again At the other end of…
Amanda Brown When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Animal Liberation Orchestra Here I am, once again At the other end of…
Avicii/Florence and the Machine/David Guetta When we first came here We were cold and we were…
AXOS Metà bambino, metà centenario Nato nel segno del vino Brucia…
Ayasa Feat. B.EYES And when we come for you We'll be dressed up all…
Boyinaband She loved her like that But telling her family, they might…
Bruno Be And when we come for you We'll be dressed up all…
Calvin Harris & Florence The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
CINO good evening childeren today we are going to take you on…
Cognizance Nearing the conclusion of a harrowing cycle Forever dragged …
D-Compost (Refrain – Siddy Mitzvah) Don’t tear me down I can feel enou…
D.J. Mash Up Ay, yo Yodie knock it off dude, like c'mon Ooo I,…
Darkest Hour When we first came here We were cold and we were…
dBA Momentum seems to carry them But only for a moment…
DJ Eule & DJ s.R. [feat. DJ DFKT Chinch 33 & DJ Mirko Machine] There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
Dover Baby I'm your sister, I'm your mother I am an angel,…
Dover [www.rizcorp.com] Baby I'm your sister, I'm your mother I am an angel,…
Dr. Sounds Purple, black, green, yellow Purple, black, green, yellow Pu…
Dream Alazia Women and Men Are the image our God past the sky That's…
Drentch 1 I'm letting go of all i have I'm aware of what…
Farruko Spectrum Yeah Súbelo Neo Farru Yo soy algo sobrenatural Un…
Florence When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence The Machine and Calvin Harris When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence The Machine [Maya Jane Coles Remix When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence %2B The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence & The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence & Machine The When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence & The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence + The Machine and Calvin Harris When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence + the Machine Florence + the Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence + The Machine ft Calvin Harris When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence - The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence And The Mac... When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence and The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence [The Machine] When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Florence + The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Ft. Matthew Koma Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
GMPresents & Jocelyn Scofield When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Gold Link Run through your clique You pissed on trip I'mma have to b…
GoldLink Run through your clique You pissed on trip I'mma have to bus…
Halo Deeperlove & Jocelyn Scofield When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Ishiame Aido Thought that I was fine, saw it all in black…
j.sco Ay, yo Yodie knock it off dude, like c'mon Ooo I,…
Jocelyn Scofield When we first came here We were cold and we were…
junk-E-cat There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
KOMA MATTHEW Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
Lakeside Revival When we first came here We were cold and we were…
M.C. Rentz & Friends V.2 feat. Capaciti Ay, yo Yodie knock it off dude, like c'mon Ooo I,…
Mathew Koma Ft Zedd Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
Michael Brun Gravity w/ Florence & The Machine When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Monk.e There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
moon jong up Take it the flow You ready? Spectrum (whoop) 심장이 터질듯한 break…
Muzzy We can see you through the end Always wrong always undermine…
N2BLÜ A world of color lives inside us all Changing from day…
Nyota Parker Why I never see you on your own road Why is…
O-SE I sometimes pace in circles silently screaming in my head Wo…
r. MoTh There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
R.M.F.C Holding sound, division in the spectrum Proving ground in fa…
R.M.F.C. Ay, yo Yodie knock it off dude, like c'mon Ooo I,…
Rod Blur All the cut marks on my skin For fighting the demons…
Ryan Amador Where do YOU fall on the spectrum of sexuality? of…
S.M. The Performance [TaeMin] Mireonaen neol ddo deuriswieo ah Adeukhan uishimui …
S.P.E.C.T.R.E. There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
Salley 動きだして 動きだして 嫌になんてならないで 移り変われ 移り変われ いつかきっと 手に入れて 未来へゆけ ... ギブ…
Sepultura Through these eyes we shook the world Through these eyes we…
Shiny Wet Machine Is anybody out there Is any-anybody out there I think I'm fa…
Survive Said the Prophet (We are the future) (We are the light) (We are the future) …
SuzumeTune Kisoku ga hakoba rete ku Mitsudo ga tamesa re teru Shingo …
T.O.M. Ay, yo Yodie knock it off dude, like c'mon Ooo I,…
The Nor'easters Lay me down, let the only sound be the overflow Pockets…
Tiffany Houghton SAW RED I WAS TOO EMOTIONAL THAT’S WHAT YOU SAID ALL BLUE…
Tree & Ray take me down to where you go listen or you'll…
V.A. Uh 빛이 쏟아지는 밤에 프리즘 지나 나는 여기까지 왔네 너무 빨라 우린…
Vexagon Pacing without turning is just walking I am steady burning d…
will.i.am There's a rainbow in the doorway when the light reflects…
Wreck and Reference From this forge a fraud elemental rent from flames unripe an…
www.manomuzika.net/Zedd Feat. Matthew Koma Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
XD When we first came here We were cold and we were…
Zedd Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth…
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A Hold On Love / Only Love Can Break Your Heart When you were young and on your own How did it…
Birds Sun is shining Birds are singing Flowers are growing Clouds …
Miss You Ive been holding out so long Ive been sleeping all alone Lor…
Never Stop How could I ever stop? My position is missionary, I finish…
Vapour Trail First you look so strong Then you fade away The sun will…
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Djconan1978
This got dropped at the Cacao club on Friday and absolutely tore the roof off!
Mark Kirton
Just heard this on BBC 6 Music. What a masterpiece!!!
Sosuk
I put this on a dj set thanks for the awesome music.
Basket Case
Just heard this on BBC6...
Wicked track :O)
Basket Case
Just heard this AGAIN....on BBC6.
With Neil Barnes from Leftfield sitting at the 'roundtable, listening too.
Neil and the other 2 all gave it 10/10 !!!!!
It's an official hit.
Awesome.
:O)
Sean Olaoire
Yeah ... and @novelist going crazy about it ...
Choooooonnnnnnn !!!
EvilEddtheRed
In an alternate universe, I'm just about to play this on the Space terrace - and LITERALLY take the roof off . . .
Antoine van Zuylen
that 2:49 moment is insane
Snoopiy
amazing tune
pgxrennes
This.. is... dope!