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@erolalkan
erol alkan
7 years
RIP Ikutaro Kakehashi of Roland. The man responsible for the 101, 303, 808, 909 and many other beloved machines we use to make our music.
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Listen up people, this is important. I'd strongly recommend you seek out some ear protection if you are in and out of nightclubs, festivals and other loud spaces. thread continues...
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@erolalkan
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2 years
10 years no booze… not a single drop… love and strength to those who are on the same path.. stay on in… I can assure you it leads to somewhere better. E x
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3 years
I've been biting my tongue on this since late 2018, it's surreal + exciting to be able to share with you that I've produced the next @duranduran album, which features the ace @grahamcoxon on guitar. Here is a taster of what we've been up to: 'INVISIBLE'
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3 years
❤️
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5 years
Keith Flint was a major part of helping The Prodigy stand out from thier peers, electronic or otherwise. ‘Firestarter’ is a record as important as any in my lifetime: the fact that such a fucked up track could be so big gives us all hope. Rest in peace dude.
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@erolalkan
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3 years
I’m 1984 I bought my first 12” record with my own money, it was @duranduran ’s The Reflex (dance mix). Today, the album I produced for them is out, it’s called ‘FUTURE PAST’ and part of me is playing catch up to this slightly surreal moment. ❤️💚
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1 year
RIP.. Yukihiro’s version of Drip Dry Eyes was a personal obsession of mine over lockdown.
@ElectronicMagUK
Electronic Sound
1 year
Japanese sources are reporting that Yukihiro Takahashi, the former Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer and lead vocalist, has died. He was 70. He had an operation to remove a brain tumour in 2020, and in 2021 revealed further health problems. A sad loss of a prolific talent.
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4 years
I truly felt this, still do. Rest in peace Denise Johnson. My most sincere condolences to her family and friends.
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4 years
Not that keen on Harry Enfield’s new character.
@SkyNews
Sky News
4 years
The boss of Wetherspoons Tim Martin says shutting pubs over the #coronavirus outbreak is "over the top" and they should stay open - despite government advice that people should avoid them. For more on this interview, head here:
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7 years
Currently in the studio with Ride ( @rideox4 ) producing their forthcoming album @Andybebop @MarkGardener @SteveQueralt @doctorloz
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4 years
It’s ok to not feel too creative right now.
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@erolalkan
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9 months
Fantasy Black Channel by Late Of The Pier. 15 today. 💜💙🖤🤍
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2 years
TRASH held its first party at the original Plastic People on Oxford Street exactly 25 years ago, and ran every Monday for 10 years. I missed 1 night in that time. It felt totally normal back then but thinking about it now gently blows my mind. A time I’ll cherish forever.
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@erolalkan
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3 years
New track I made with @duranduran is out today… listen to ‘ANNIVERSARY’ in full by heading here:
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3 years
Who's responsible? You fucking are.
@pritipatel
Priti Patel MP
3 years
I am disgusted that @England players who have given so much for our country this summer have been subject to vile racist abuse on social media. It has no place in our country and I back the police to hold those responsible accountable.
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4 years
Fuck Brexit.
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11 months
nothing but love and respect for @_billy_nomates . It takes a lot of balls to get up in front of that many people with no one else behind you.
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3 years
Respect to Thomas and Guy-Man. Farewell. #daftpunk
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3 years
This is surreal, exciting, and a bit of a total headfuck all rolled into one.
@officialcharts
Official Charts
3 years
. @DuranDuran 's new album Future Past is battling Elton John for this week's Official Number 1 album:
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Leeds, 2006. White label of my waters of Nazareth rework from Xav Justice… I’ve written liner notes for the re-issue of Cross… a record which I was able to watch being made over a special period of time in our lives.. they were truly great days, and so is today.
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4 years
Can’t quite get my head around this... Rest in peace Andrew.
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4 years
remember dancing?
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4 years
Tell u something, when we get out of this mess, we are gonna party like it’s 2099, you have my word on it. I’ll do my part to make it happen.
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@erolalkan
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6 years
Mark E Smith / The Fall’s music, delivery and syntax were mini universes to a 17 year old me discovering this unique music, and I still feel I haven’t discovered it all. He’s left behind something great for us to get lost in. R.I.P
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5 years
Been sitting on this news /// record for a while now, but excited to say that I've been back in the studio with @rideox4 producing the follow up to 2017's 'Weather Diaries'.
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@erolalkan
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4 years
Hey @rideox4 , not sure if I ever said, but thanks for taking the risk on me. You didn't need to. It's amazing to be listening back together and talking about it like this. I'm very honoured to have made this with u. Love ya Mark, Andy, Steve and Loz #TimsTwitterListeningParty
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3 years
Honestly, Brexit can go fuck itself.
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@erolalkan
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6 months
Very pleased to announce that 'Goodbye (Erol Alkan Rework)' by @ChemBros / @eddychemical is now available to stream and download everywhere. Listen to the 9 minute full length version:
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1 year
It’s early evening in the studio but better late than never.. @arseblog @gunnerblog
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11 months
Kinda stupid making fun of his age or appearance when he’s absolutely smashing the fuck out of Glastonbury. It’s those comments which are dated and look stupid, not him. #EltonJohn
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@erolalkan
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3 years
Trash closed it’s doors for good exactly 14 years ago today. Still miss it from time to time, I miss this place. The End.
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6 years
35 years old today. Still sounds like a version of the future • #bluemonday #neworder
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@erolalkan
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8 years
Welcome back Justice
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4 years
Wishing each and everyone of you a peaceful holiday. It’s been a pretty rubbish year but stay positive, always try to do the right thing, and be the best version of yourself as we move into the future / 2020. Onwards and upwards. Merry Christmas. Peace. 🖤
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6 years
I struggle to trust anybody who doesn’t love the Buzzcocks..
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5 years
HAPPY NEW YEAR. LETS STICK TOGETHER. WITH LOVE E X
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5 years
Exactly 10 years ago today, The End closed its doors. I called this place home for years, even after Trash finished in 2007. I must have played there 400+ times. Still miss that sound system / Dj booth, the Bugged Out residency in room 2, Monday being the high point of the week.
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3 years
Easy... Amerie's 'One Thing' @laurenlaverne I cant think of a 'pop' record from the last 20 years I love more..
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2 years
This maybe one of the rare things beyond a dream: I was invited to Peel Acres to dig thru John Peel’s immense vinyl collection with @tom_ravenscroft , I chose records with sleeves that piqued my interest, no idea what we’d find. the results are broadcast today on @BBC6Music at 1pm
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@erolalkan
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10 months
Infact, I've felt the need to use mine whilst travelling on the tube as the northern line seems to be reaching sound levels matching those of a club. The purpose of this post is to highlight / remind ourselves that hearing loss and tinnitus are irreversible and can lead to >
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2 years
One year since this track was released… the realisation that I’d made a record with @duranduran and people would finally hear it… such a surreal yet exhilarating feeling that doesn’t come around often. Thanks for the kind words on the music we made together over the year since.
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5 years
I've hardly been on social media since the start of the year.. I've had my head and heart inside various records / projects, all of which I'm eager to share but can't yet.. But I just wanted to say that it's a wonderfull gift to be able to make music every day.
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5 years
Fuck Brexit.
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5 years
I'm a firm believer that clearing the floor is not a disaster: it's a sign of belief and if you play a record that people do not dig, then it's OK.. you need to be real and sometimes mess up in order to give context to your truth as a Dj.
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6 years
If you’d have told the 16 year old me I’d be producing @rideox4official in the future I’d have thought you were crazy. Here’s a tape I recently found which used to be locked in my Walkman for many walks to school and back. Anyway, the Tomorrows Shore EP …
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5 years
music is life
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3 years
Another track I made with @duranduran and @grahamcoxon has just gone online.. 'MORE JOY' also features the lovely @CHAIofficialJPN , full album is out later this year #FUTUREPAST
@duranduran
Duran Duran
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Duran Duran’s newest single “More Joy” feat. @CHAIofficialJPN is out now! Head over to the link below for some extra happiness in your life 😁
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7 years
Recorded the forthcoming @rideox4 album in a burst of 17 days, 14 of them in this seat, and the remaining 3 in my own studio.
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5 years
Dave nailed this one
@BBC6Music
BBC Radio 6 Music
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David, this internet thing will never catch on... 🤦‍♀️ #davidbowie @timberners_lee
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7 years
40 years old, today.
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3 years
Happy new year to each and every one of you... thanks for your support during this wretched year... hoping for a better tomorrow, it’ll certainly be uphill but in the end that only makes us stronger. peace. X
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5 years
I effin' love @KathyBurke , a few minutes into 'All Woman' already and she's brilliantly articulating the minefield of youth and coming to terms with how you look. #allwoman #kathyburke
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5 years
Alexei Sayle is still as funny af and on point as ever. Give 30 minutes of your time to this: @BBCRadio4
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4 years
wish I was in a club rn playing really fast music. ffs
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5 years
Hope to see some of you at the demonstration on Saturday. Until then, if you share the view that Brexit is an avoidable disaster for us and our children, please sign here. #PutitothePeopleMarch Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU. - Petitions
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3 years
The album is called 'FUTURE PAST' and out 22.10.21. @MarkRonson and @GiorgioMoroder are also producing songs on the record, and I'm pleased people will soon hear what Simon, Nick, John, Roger, Graham and I have been making together. pre-save it here:
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7 years
Thinking of our friend Mehdi. Gone, but not forgotten.
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3 years
each and every day.
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2 years
Tune into @BBC6Music at 11pm, I’ve recorded a ‘sweatbox’ mix for @Blessed_Madonna show, which celebrates 25 years of @ChemBros / @eddychemical immense ‘Dig Your Own Hole’… see you there
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5 years
After last years show I've been invited back to see the New Year in on @BBC6Music , broadcasting live from London at 10pm GMT for 3 hours, taking us into 2019 with some music I've loved and been playing in 2018.
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7 years
Mixing @rideox4 . Alan Moulder at the controls. #SSL
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2 years
Thank you Manchester ♥️ @WHP_Mcr
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4 years
Released exactly 15 years ago... Designed for aimless Sunday mornings and post club wind downs... The only reason I agreed to released a commercial Dj mix was if I could also include a selection like this. Thank you @BuggedOut for accommodating this. 🖤
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2 years
Produced this track which made it to the expanded CD version of @duranduran ’s FUTURE PAST… its now released as a stand alone track digitally for the first time. Hope you like it Duranies, it’s one of my favourites..
@duranduran
Duran Duran
2 years
Get Duran Duran’s LAUGHING BOY! from the Deluxe version of FUTURE PAST, you can download this track right now! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
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4 years
AMN took the greatest penalty I’ve seen in years #LIVARS
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7 years
Today. @rideox4
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7 years
Recorded the @rideox4 on a vintage Neve 8014 console.. Shot taken on the first day of the session.
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5 years
So sad to hear Mark Hollis has passed.. his music is amongst my most dearly loved... Rest in peace you wonderful soul.
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5 years
Has it come to this?
@TheFestiveOwl
Festive Owl
5 years
. @KFC bought Colonel Sanders a slot on the @Ultra main stage, and this happened. 🐔🥚😂 | 📹: @1001TLtv
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7 years
Test pressing @rideox4
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4 years
WEATHER DIARIES: One of my personal high points as a producer is the violent storm section which comes in at 5:02. Wanting to have a sonic illustration of the ying and yang of the weather, set @Andybebop as the rainstorm, and @MarkGardener as the sun #TimsTwitterListeningParty
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5 years
One of the best. The 16 year old me has a lot to thank the wonderful Pete Shelley for, and those songs still hit me the same way even now. Buzzcocks and his solo records are a major part of my musical DNA. Rest in peace 🖤
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Bugged Out! 1994-2023: A Periodic Selection is now streaming on @soundcloud . 30 years, 1 record from each year, one’s which helped shape the @BuggedOut , mixed live in a single take. 👉 See you at @drumsheds on Saturday. I close the Y-Room at 7-9:30pm.
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5 years
This is lovely. We had no expectations on where it would land in the charts but this does reflect the hard work which goes on in the background in bringing awareness to this release. Big love to the @rideox4 fans who bought the record. Thanks for your support, it means a lot. 💚
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RIDE
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It’s official: This Is Not A Safe Place is #7 in the new UK album @officialcharts . Thank you to every single one of you who’s helped us get there. It’s Ride’s highest chart entry in 25 years /// 🌊✋💚
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7 years
Mastering @rideox4
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11 months
fuck brexit and the pig it rode in on
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4 years
❤️ to Manchester
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A mere 20 years after I made this Dj edit for my own sets back in 2003, @joshwink1 vs The Rapture is now officially released on @strictlyrhythm @ovumrecordings and ready to download / stream worldwide. Some hazy, yet chaotic memories linked to this track
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@erolalkan
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I'm 11 and (almost) a half years without alcohol, and I can say it was one of the best decisions of my entire life.
@ScrtDrugAddict
Secret Drug Addict
7 months
Most people doing #SoberOctober probably won’t quit permanently – but if you’re concerned about your health🩺, finances💰 or fluctuating moods😢, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a step back, and reset your relationship with alcohol – perhaps for good
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6 years
Good night and thank you. Thanks for lending me your ears. X @BBC6Music
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5 years
Played in Leeds last night to a packed room of kids who were possibly almost half my age, a decent soundsystem, just red light and sweat raining from the ceiling. Nights like this make me love what I do even more. Thank you Flux for having me.
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4 years
Spent the best part of my youth in this wonderful venue, hope nobody is harmed and the fire doesn’t cause too much damage. Respect once again to our emergency services.
@jianniski
Jiannis Georgiadis
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The iconic KOKO club in London currently on fire #koko #camden #fire
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You can now stream my DISCO 3000 mix in full HD quality on @AppleMusic . Originally recorded in 2008 on decks, a Cat Octave synth and Korg Stage Echo for my own entertainment to escape myself in some ways. Some great records within.
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3 years
Second jab done / fully vaxed
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3 years
'Automatic' is a brand new track from me, and the 100th single to be released on @phantasysound , available to stream and download worldwide. Listen / Buy: #PH100
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2 years
ICYMI I reworked @duranduran 's latest single 'ALL OF YOU' into a 10 minute cut for the dance floor .. thanks for all the kind messages on it so far.. you can stream it on @SpotifyUK here:
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4 years
I love how 'Since I Left You' references itself by re-using sounds from a song across the entire album. It part influenced my production on @mysteryjets 'Twenty One' when we added the chorus from 'Young Love' as a coda to the outro of 'First To Know'. #TimsTwitterListeningParty
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4 years
Apart from being one of the most talented musicians I've ever worked with - or even met to that matter - @doctorloz from @rideox4 is amongst the coolest, most sincere and supportive people I suspect I'll ever meet. He also just raised 20k for the @NHSuk .
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5 years
'Lovesong' by The Cure still gives me goosebumps #glastonbury19
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10 months
f you go to @ACSCustomUK in London, you'll be looked after by the lovely Gerry who goes that extra yard in making these custom plugs.
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@erolalkan
erol alkan
6 years
I rarely ever ask that you RT my tweets, but would appreciate it if you'd consider spreading this petition to save @Strongroom studios from threat of closure, as Hackney council are proposing an unnecessary development of office blocks #savestrongroom
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erol alkan
6 years
It’s called respect. You may not be aware of what that is.
@piersmorgan
Piers Morgan
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Wenger ends with one last record: first Premier League manager ever to be given standing ovations, fly-by banners & a guard of honour......for coming 6th.
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