Love Love Records are honoured to present two interstellar remixes from the recent album from HENGE, ‘ExoKosm’ which was self-released last year by the band during the pandemic.
On the new remix release, Acid pioneers and Madchester legends 808 State rework the track ‘Exo’ in their signature ‘acid-house meets rave-hardcore’ big band sound that fits seamlessly amongst their own back catalogue. The second track is a heavily clubbed up twist of ‘Goldilocks’ from Brain Rays & Quiet, a spacey slab of sub-slung broken power-house with a sleazy groove like an alien abduction straight to the engine room of the UFO.
Speaking about the remixes, Zpor of HENGE says: "Since landing on Earth 6 years ago we have enjoyed learning about the customs of the planet's dominant species - human beings - and are intrigued by the possibilities of what you Earthlings refer to as 'remixing'. Therefore, as an experiment we invited some human musicians that we greatly admire to rework and reimagine our extra-terrestrial sounds. The resulting sonic material is a kind of human/alien hybrid music that we believe will incite much rejoicing at the rave. This kind of interplanetary collaboration is of great interest to us, and so far, the resulting sounds have brought much delight to our alien ears."
Listen via Bandcamp here:
https://hengemusic.bandcamp.com/album/exo-goldilocks-club-mixes
Available on 10’’ and all digital formats, the first 50 pre-orders receive a free copy of the HENGE comic: issue 1.
TRACKLIST:
1. Exo (808 State Remix)
2. Goldilocks (Brain Rays & Quiet Remix)
HENGE came to Earth six years ago to spread their message of peace, love and harmony through Cosmic Dross. Hailed with ‘reinventing space-rock for the 21st century’, the band’s unforgettable live shows blend science fiction, psychedelia and theatre. Converting thousands of fans at memorable performances across the UK and Europe, HENGE were also honoured with the accolade of ‘Best Live Act’ at the 2018 Independent Festival Awards.
Currently beaming their space-rave message to audiences nationwide on their 2021 Exokosm Tour, HENGE will be heading to the following venues this Autumn:
HENGE 2021 TOUR DATES
OCTOBER
22nd – Room 2 – Glasgow
23rd – Brewery Arts (Matinee) – Kendal
23rd – Brewery Arts (Evening) – Kendal
24th – O2 Academy – Oxford
26th – The Globe – Cardiff
27th – The Phoenix – Exeter
28th – Albert’s Shed – Shrewsbury
29th – Future Year – Birkenhead
30th – Academy 2 – (Matinee) – Manchester
30th – Academy 2 – (Evening) – Manchester
NOVEMBER
5th – Cobalt – Newcastle