Slowdive have given “Kisses,” the lead single from last year’s excellent Everything is Alive, to Daniel Avery and Grouper to remix. Avery, who has always liked a little shoegaze in his techno, takes “Kisses” into drum and bass / jungle territory, while Grouper strips out all the rhythm and sends the song off into the ether.
“Making music was only an idea in my head when I first fell in love with Slowdive,” Liz Harris (Grouper) says. “What a strange dream all these years later to work with them. This track was such a lush pop hit to start, I just tried to boost and smear those gauzy highs and fields of dreamy texture, and Rachel’s ethereal vocals. Added a touch of tape, Wurlitzer, and space echo too. It was a pleasure to work on.”
You can listen to both remixes, and watch the video for the original, below.
Slowdive will be on tour this fall and play two nights at Brooklyn Paramount on November 18 & 19. They’re really at the top of their game these days, see them if you can. All dates are listed below.
Slowdive Tour Dates
Sat. Nov. 2 – Mexico City, MX @ Hipnosis Festival
Sun. Nov. 3 – Austin, TX @ The Far Out Lounge (Levitation Festival)
Wed. Nov. 6 – Queretaro, MX @ Cerveceria Hercules
Fri. Nov. 8 – Guadalajara, MX @ C4 Concert House
Sun. Nov. 10 – St. Augustine, FL @ St Augustine Amphitheatre
Mon. Nov. 11 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery
Tue. Nov. 12 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Thu. Nov. 14 – Richmond, VA @ The National – SOLD OUT
Fri. Nov. 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Sun. Nov. 17 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Mon. Nov. 18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount – SOLD OUT
Tue. Nov. 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Thu. Nov. 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Fri. Nov. 22 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Indoor Stage
Sat. Nov. 23 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre