The host of XFM’s cult show ‘The Remix’ Eddy Temple Morris doesn’t pay much attention to the divide between genres.
As a DJ, Eddy Temple Morris has specialised in blowing apart the lines between dance and rock. His sets comprise of anything that will move the dancefloor, blending remixes of rock classics alongside the latest cuts.
In addition to this the DJ has turned his dancefloor nous to crafting his own productions. Working with Tom Bellamy (once of Cooper Temple Clause) the pair have remixed the likes of Gossip, Rage Against The Machine and more.
Working with event such as The Glade and Secret Garden Party Eddy Temple Morris has earned a reputation as one of the summer’s hottest attractions. Set to take the reins at this weekend’s Get Loaded In The Park the DJ spoke to ClashMusic ahead of the London event and gave us a sneak peak at what ticket holders have in store…
Mr TM… how art thou?
Very well thank you for asking! Feeling good and raring to kick off the festy season.
What was your impression of last year’s Get Loaded?
Loved it, and phew, what a scorcher!
What were your highlights?
Digitalism live in that dance tent. Brilliant.
You form the XFM backbone at Get Loaded with fellow radio show host John Kennedy. Who would win in an arm wrestle between you two?!
I’m sure that if it was a brain wrestle John would win hands down, but given I’m about a foot taller I think the leverage alone would ensure victory for me in anything physical.
How did ‘The Remix’ first come about?
I was listening to Tim Lovejoy on Xfm in the day, and he said he was going to deviate from the playlist (naughtily) and play the Jagz Kooner mix of ‘My Beautiful Friend’ by the Charlatans. He didn’t know who Jagz Kooner was, but said Bobby Gillespie was playing drums on it and it was better than the A – side. He was right. It was loads better. And I knew exactly who Jagz was, being a Sabres Of Paradise and Aloof fan. There are then, on the junction of Elgin Avenue and Great Western Road, W10, I had the idea. A show that plays remixes, b-sides, mashups, edits, battleweapons, and represents/champions the unsung production heroes.
What’s your background in the radio world and beyond?
I was a bass player in a bunch of bands, then fell into radio in the early 90s and ended up at Radio One as a producer. Then MTV as a presenter, which was weird as I never wanted to be a presenter.
You have a very successful clubbing off-shoot – ‘The Remix All-Nighter’. Where and when is the next one and whose playing?
July 17th, Ladytron, Japanese Popstars and Burn The Negative all live, plus our mutual friend Paul hartnoll of Orbital DJing alongside Alex Metric, Punks Jump Up, Matrix & Futurebound and some bloke called eddyTM.
Your music has been described as ‘dance slipping an E into Rock’s pint’!! Is that a fair statement?
That is spot on.
Essentially you’re a lover of all things rock and dance?
I love the grey area in between, the one Liam Howlett discovered.
On the production side you remix with Tom Bellamy from The Cooper Temple Clause under the name ‘Losers’. Your debut album is out this summer. How would you describe your sound?
It’s been described by others as epic, dark, musical. Liam Howlett described it as ‘banging and really accomplished’. I can retire happy now. The word I’d use to describe it is ‘Maximal’.
Ever get bored of the life of a DJ?
No I LOVE it.
You’ve been a resident DJ at Manumission in Ibiza. Any amusing tales to report, you must have loads?
I have seen some unmentionable things, I have felt the thud on my back of Barry Ashworth’s head, as he collapsed in the booth after being up for days…I’ve seen the biggest smile ever, from Adam Freeland, in his legendary return to the club that threw him out the previous time he played, and I watched him actually get lost in the booth and have to take over….My proudest moment was getting the same 6am slot as fatboy Slim…it lasts as long as the crowd do…and I lasted 20 minutes longer!
Are you back in Ibiza this summer?
Yeah, in the back room of Judgement Sunday, it’s fantastic in there, and hopefully returning to Ibiza Rocks for the first time in years.
What are your other summer highlights?
Playing Trash City at Glastonbury…that place is awesome. I lost my mind there last year (after my sat night set in East Dance tent) and will be keeping it together this time.
Best festival memory? Smashing it with other people’s records in the Red Bull tent at Glastonbury 5-6 years ago, after I lost my record bag.
Strangest request from a punter when DJing?
Can you play your Gallows mix? (it had never been out, never been promo’d, never been sent to anyone). Or simply ‘where am I?’
Eddy Temple Morris is due to play Get Loaded In The Park on August 30th.
Words by Paul Stix
