British rock group, IDLES, has released their first ever Spotify Singles, featuring two new recordings, one of which is a cover of Little Simz’s ‘Mood Swings’. The band chose to imbue the cover with a heavier electronic sound, using elements from Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ and The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Elektrobank’. This sound direction reflects the dance-infused approach IDLES took in creating their latest album, ‘TANGK’. The band’s second contribution to the release is a new recording of their original track ‘Roy,’ also from ‘TANGK.’
‘Mood Swings’ comes from Little Simz’ EP, ‘Drop 7’. Its production, handled by Jakwob, featured heavy use of 808s as well as a club-inspired beat and interpolations from Solange’s ‘Binz’ – all of which are absent in IDLES’ cover.
Little Simz had previously stated that she was inspired by IDLES in the creation of her Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’. IDLES will headline Glastonbury’s Other Stage on Friday and embark on a UK and Ireland tour with support from multiple artists, including Angélica Garcia, BATTLES, Chalk, Genesis Owusu, Lambrini Girls, Sprints and Willie J Healey.
In a review of ‘TANGK,’ NME’s Andrew Trendell gave the album four stars and praised its use of dance influences and open-hearted lyricism. Of Talbot’s approach to the album, Trendell wrote: “Talbot is keen to put arm’s length at the material that exorcises his past traumas and battles with addiction and general frustration at the modern malaise. Now’s a time of appreciation and restraint.”
IDLES’ Spotify Singles release provides fans with a deeper insight into the band’s current musical leanings and shows them unafraid to experiment with new sounds and techniques, all while staying true to their roots
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