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A pivotal figure amid London’s queer club continuum, Joshua James follows up an iconic trilogy of releases on Phantasy with a powerful swerve into pure techno with ‘Amber Rush’, complete with a remix by close friend and Phantasy labelmate, Daniel Avery.

Crackling with energy, its pendulous drums reminiscent of The Chemical Brothers in their Battle Weapon mode, Amber Rush’ matches the thunderdome ready scope of a big-room anthem with waves of psychedelic texture. The result is guaranteed rapid-fire synapse tickling within even the best (or worst) adjusted of dedicated rave brains.

Avery’s metallic-tinted reimagining subtly shifts the aesthetic of ‘Amber Rush’, gliding out of the strobe and into the fog. Wisely following the course of undulating euphoria mapped out by James, Avery transforms acid tension into graceful heights and somehow deeper plunges, ultimately settling on a killer groove.

Amber Rush

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Amber Rush (Daniel Avery Remix)

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There’s no fairer introduction to ‘Fist’, Joshua James’ latest contribution to Phantasy, than to advise one simply to prepare themselves. Sampling iconic performance artist, club promoter and designer Leigh Bowery, James connects the expert dancefloor pressure he exacts each weekend as one of London’s best-loved club residents with the unapologetic, defiant legacy of a personal hero. None other than Peaches takes up the remix mantle for ‘Fist’, intertwining the provocations of two radical performers and connecting three generations of underground queer culture in one sonic menage a trois, perhaps the straight-up rudest club record in recent memory.

Fist feat. Leigh Bowery & Minty (Peaches Remix)

Fist feat. Leigh Bowery & Minty

BBC Radio 1 Dance  - Joshua James: The Origins of Sink The Pink

Tracklist

Florentino - Loka
Tony Quattro - Fuerza feat. Nani Castle 
Bryan Zenith - Bushido
Jason Nevins - Pump It (Stacy Burket Anticipation Mix)
Joshua James & The Ride Committee - Love To Do It feat. Roxy (Mella Dee Bounce Remix)
Mark Broom - W.W.W.W.W.W.W.WORK
Ruff Driverz - La Musica feat. Arrola (Ruff Driverz Ruff Tungsten Tip Mix)
X-Press 2 - Smoke Machine
HAAI- Unreleased
Joshua James - Unreleased
J.Aria - X-Soul
BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL - Magnetic Tool (Extended Mix)
Michel Ange - 2AM B4nG3r
DJ One Finger - House Fucker (Umek Remix)
Epitome of Hype - Ladies With An Attitude (Club Mix)
WACHITA CHINA - Too Dr1ve to Drunk

Joshua James -  Sweatbox Mix for The Blessed Madonna BBC 6 Music

Joshua James at He.She.They - Lost Village 2023

All Back To Minehead - Joshua James B2B Bryony Masters

The Queer Northern-Ireland born Cormac is back from another busy year as a label honcho and curator with the second Polari compilation No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 scheduled for release 31st of January 2024.

The compilation is filled with synth heavy swings, acid basslines, steamy vocals and lots of fun, making NTITB Vol. 2 the perfect entrance release into the new year.

Cormac says; No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 is a unique family with offerings from Polari hitmakers such as Jordan Nocturne, ROTCIV, & Louis de Tomaso as well as introducing new talent to the roster including DJ City, Nimmo, Shay Shaz, Hifi Sean, Joshua James + Xols.

I curate the compilation much as I do a DJ set, so there is a voyage of sorts in listening to the compilation as a whole. I encourage the listener to listen as you would an album, although they of course work solo as well.

A 10-track long journey forms a unique force of anthemic sounds, tapping into nostalgia but never pulling away from today's references. No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 serves as a dance-heavy pursuit aiming to not hold back.

The label profits from the new compilation are going to charity. Polari has previously raised money for All Out.

Doctors Without Borders is a politically neutral Non-Governmental Organisation whose main objective is to treat people in regions of the world where they are most needed. They are currently most active in Gaza and have a further 70 projects active in the world. 
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releases January 31, 2024

Mastered at The Wall
Artwork by James Unsworth
Distributed by Word & Sound
Graphics Holger Risse
Video Mathias Schuckert

You Could Be The Light

BBC Radio 1 - Joshua James Peak Time Mix for Sarah Story - Future Dance

Joshua James is one of the kingpins of London's queer club scene. He's resident DJ at London's hottest party Feel It, plus residencies at XOYO and Drumsheds' new False Idols party, not to mention a releases on Phantasy Sound, Warehouse Music, Pets Recordings, and Polari.

We managed to snag him for a release on Maximum Airtime, and he turned in two absolute stompers: “Feel The Beat” is a peak-hour pumper driven by melodic rave stabs, and “Make It Better” is a blinding techno chugger.

And to top it all off, we have a slammin' trancey house remix from Slump Recordings founder Baby Rollén (Touch From A Distance, Semi Delicious, Futureboogie)! Buckle your seat belts!

PREMIERE: Joshua James - Feel The Beat [Maximum Airtime]

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@joshua-james-72 lands on @maximumairtime with two absolute
stompers: 'Feel The Beat', a peak-hour pumper driven by melodic rave stabs, and 'Make It Better', a blinding techno chugger.

To top it off, Slump Recordings founder @babyrollen adds a slammin' trancey house remix of 'Feel The Beat'.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Joshua James 'Feel The Beat' (Baby Rollén Remix)

"Last of the summer Serotonin..."
I had the pleasure of closing out a new stage at Lost Village this year on the Sunday night...

Four days in... they were ready for a PUMP.

Joshua James Live From Lost Village 2024 - The Outpost - Closing

First up in this new mix series: a set from Joshua James, following the release of his punchy new club EP, Daddy?

Tracklist : 
Jex Opolis - Digital Magic (Electro Mix)
Cyda - Metropolis (Original Mix)
Framboisier - Holodisk Data (Original Mix)
Cotto / Offshore Recordings - Dream On Edit
NewTone - Colours Of Music (Original Mix)
Joshua James - Daddy
Known Artist - Countdown Edit (Club Mix)
DART - Emergency (Original Mix)
Optimus - Delete the Week (Original Mix)
Boudi - Not Tonight Pamela (Original Mix)
Joshua James - We Become One

Joshua James - Daddy?

COR RADIO 01 - Joshua James

*BCCO PRIDE 2025"

Queer rights are being rolled back—from book bans in the US to Pride bans in Hungary and anti-trans laws in the UK— it’s never been more urgent to be LOUD in our support. Show your support by reposting this set on SoundCloud, it’s just one click.

For Week 2 of our 5 weeks of Pride colabs, we are in London, UK with FEEL IT the party co‑produced by legendary queer collective Little Gay Brother and the iconic drag DJ‑producer Jodie Harsh. Their third artist is Joshua James.

London-based DJ and producer Joshua James has been a key figure in the city’s queer scene for over 15 years. Known for his eclectic taste and ability to read a room, he’s one of London’s most versatile selectors, always bringing energy to the dancefloor.

This hour-long mix is full of pump, channeling the sweaty, euphoric energy of Feel It on a Friday night.

@joshua-james-72
Thanks to @jodieharsh and @littlegaybrotherpresents

Track List
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Eclipse: It's Outtha Sight
Andre Zimmer: Invisible Sandwich (Original Mix)
Deborah Aime La Bagarre:        Autofocus
Fluke: Tosh (Gosh) (Original Mix)
DJ Pedro: No Messages (Wrong Number mix)
Da Groovemakers, DJ Fist, Noizzer : Kum (Tribal Mix)
Carpainter:  Route 246
Cromby + NiKi K: I'm Coming Back (Known Artist Remix)
DJ FEELTOOMUCH:  Love, Peace & Harmony
DJ Haus, Confidential Recipe: Flange Romance (Original Mix)
Rob Black, Kara Okay:  Chemical Thing (Extended Mix)
Drua:: UP
Rollin' Gear : I, I Know (US Radio Edit)        
Kosh :Come On (Original Mix)

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BCCO Mix Series 631: Joshua James | BCCO X FEEL IT FOR PRIDE 2025

076 - JOSHUA JAMES

'Bang' is out now on Three Triple Two

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Bang

'Flux' is out on the 16th June on Three Triple Two

Taken from the E.P. 'Bang/Flux'

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Flux

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Erol Alkan welcomes Joshua James to Phantasy for his debut release ‘Coarse’ featuring The Bunker NY producer Justin Cudmore on remix duties.

A fixture of London’s dedicated queer club scene, James maintains a trio of distinct residencies, including XOYO, the notorious 'Savage' parties, as well as fortnightly on Rinse FM. On this unapologetic and upfront track, the DJ-turned-producer instantaneously captures the raw energy and sexuality that underpin his life by night, backed by a remix from a key figure in the US underground, Justin Cudmore.

Designed with sweatboxes and serious sound-systems in mind, ‘Coarse’ wastes no time in establishing its rude intent; hammering jack-bass, orgasmic cut-up vocals and larger-than-life synthlines flirt expertly from the off, before the track descends into outright sleaze in the spirit the of gnarlier edge of acid-house. Only a series of breathless gasps indicate you’ve safely reached the other side... A personal weapon for James each week behind the decks, as well as for Phantasy founder, Erol Alkan, ‘Coarse’ is a powerful dancefloor paean with only one (well, maybe two) things on its mind.

Having turned heads with his own uncompromising acidic perspectives on labels such as The Bunker NY, Phonica White and Honey Soundsystem, New York-based DJ and producer Justin Cudmore unfurls ‘Coarse’ in a trippier, deeper direction, nonetheless still bumping in a style that subtly recalls the peak-time sound of classic 90s NYC clubs like The Tunnel.

Tracklist:
A. Coarse
B. Coarse (Justin Cudmore Remix)

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Coarse

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Erol Alkan welcomes Joshua James to Phantasy for his debut release ‘Coarse’ featuring The Bunker NY producer Justin Cudmore on remix duties.

A fixture of London’s dedicated queer club scene, James maintains a trio of distinct residencies, including XOYO, the notorious 'Savage' parties, as well as fortnightly on Rinse FM. On this unapologetic and upfront track, the DJ-turned-producer instantaneously captures the raw energy and sexuality that underpin his life by night, backed by a remix from a key figure in the US underground, Justin Cudmore.

Designed with sweatboxes and serious sound-systems in mind, ‘Coarse’ wastes no time in establishing its rude intent; hammering jack-bass, orgasmic cut-up vocals and larger-than-life synthlines flirt expertly from the off, before the track descends into outright sleaze in the spirit the of gnarlier edge of acid-house. Only a series of breathless gasps indicate you’ve safely reached the other side... A personal weapon for James each week behind the decks, as well as for Phantasy founder, Erol Alkan, ‘Coarse’ is a powerful dancefloor paean with only one (well, maybe two) things on its mind.

Having turned heads with his own uncompromising acidic perspectives on labels such as The Bunker NY, Phonica White and Honey Soundsystem, New York-based DJ and producer Justin Cudmore unfurls ‘Coarse’ in a trippier, deeper direction, nonetheless still bumping in a style that subtly recalls the peak-time sound of classic 90s NYC clubs like The Tunnel.

Tracklist:
A. Coarse
B. Coarse (Justin Cudmore Remix)

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https://www.instagram.com/djjoshuajames https://soundcloud.com/joshuajamesdj

Coarse (Justin Cudmore Remix)

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Following his debut on Phantasy earlier in 2019, Joshua James returns to the label with ‘Journeys In Love’, complimented by a propulsive remix from Joe Goddard.

Flipping the ruthless sleaze and hi-NRG of ‘Coarse’ on its head, the XOYO and Rinse FM resident presents a release that soundtracks the deeper, more vulnerable and always joyous aspects of London’s queer nightlife culture.

‘Journeys In Love’ lands with immediate effect, building steadily and confidently around a trippy sample and the hugely pleasurable push-and-pull of James’ synths. Breathing deeply and suspended in red-light, James’ new production tastefully recalls the late-hour, sensual attitude classic NYC deep house, while transmissions of a bottom-heavy bass weight anchor the track in the capital’s defiant after-hours scene. As a digital exclusive, the Super Drama remix utilises skittering percussion and cymbal rushes to drive things forward, dissolving with a playful acid coda.

Needing little introduction, Hot Chip and Two Bears co-founder Joe Goddard delivers a soaring and complementary reinterpretation of ‘Journeys In Love’, one built on halcyon, analogue sounds and further bathed in ecstasy and melancholy.

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Journeys In Love (Super Drama Remix)

Journeys In Love (Joe Goddard Remix)

Journeys In Love

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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.

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Marlene

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Marlene (Deetron Filter Dub)

DJ/Producer
Resident:
 Feel It and False Idols (Drumsheds)

Labels:
Phantasy/Warehouse Music/Maximum Airtime/Pets/Polari/Street Tracks/K7!/Fabric Records

All Enquiries: billy@luckymgmt.co.uk

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