Danish trio WhoMadeWho and Canadian duo Blue Hawaii have enlisted Munich-based live act, DJ, and producer Innellea to remix their latest collaborative single, “Kiss Me Hard.” The trio continues to raise the bar on their creative output as they approach the release of their upcoming album, Kiss & Forget, expanding the impressive range of their LP remixers. The release also arrives on the heels of the lineup announcement for the second edition of WhoMadeWho’s label festival, The Moment, which will return to their hometown of Copenhagen, Denmark on August 7, 8, and 9, 2024.
Kiss Me Hard (Innellea Remix)
The original record offers a dreamy, nostalgia-laden tune that fuses WhoMadeWho’s bold electronic textures with Blue Hawaii’s synth-infused indie dance flair. In his remix, Innellea flips the hazy, wistful tone of the original into a moody, dark, and thumping basement weapon. His thunderous production heightens the senses, juxtaposing Blue Hawaii’s youthful vocal with an acid-drenched instrumental.
“Since the original had more of a summery vibe, I thought it would be exciting to give the song a twist and produce a darker version. It made me think of the Dark Prince, who has shaped my musical career since the beginning.”
Innellea
WhoMadeWho continues to showcase their impeccable ears as selectors, as they invite Innellea to join the stellar lineup of remixers, including Mind Against & Dyzen, CAMELPHAT, and Marten Lou, for the Kiss & Forget LP, slated for release on September 13th. Their tastemaking talents will be put on full display later this summer in the second edition of their festival, WhoMadeWho Presents: The Moment, which will boast performances from Amémé, Blond:ish, Lovefoxy, LP Giobbi, Marcel Dettman, Mind Against, Patrick Mason, Tripolism, and of course, a hybrid set from the Danish trio themselves. WhoMadeWho Presents: The Moment will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark from August 7-9, 2024.
WhoMadeWho
Emerging from Denmark, WhoMadeWho has etched its mark on the global music scene with its genre-defying sound. Their journey spans groundbreaking productions, transformative performances, and collaborations with electronic music giants. Their passion, innovation, and dedication to their craft have established them as stalwarts in the world of music.
Blue Hawaii
Blue Hawaii is a Canadian electronic music duo from Montreal, Quebec. Its composed of Braids member Raphaelle “Ra” Standell-Preston and Alex “Agor” Kerby. They have released an EP, Blooming Summer (2010), and three studio albums, Untogether (2013), Tenderness (2017), and Open Reduction Internal Fixation (2019), all on Arbutus Records. The first two albums were nominated for the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Blue Hawaii’s journey reflects a fusion of 00s dance music and Indie Sleaze while still preserving its deep emotional core.
Innellea
Innellea, a term synonymous with musical reinvention, defies conventional boundaries with his visionary soundscapes. Based in Munich, the live-act, DJ, and producer weaves melancholic, cinematic soundscapes with a distinct percussive touch. He creates a unique and abstract sonic experience. His music, characterized by tracks like ‘Vigilans,’ ‘Forced to Bend,’ and ‘The World Returns,’ captivates listeners. He blend melodic introspection and explosive, post-apocalyptic club vibes. Innellea burst onto the scene in 2019, quickly becoming a secret weapon for leading techno DJs. Then, he started releasing music through esteemed labels like Afterlife, Innervisions, and Diynamic. His live sets and unreleased tracks have generated global acclaim, continually rewriting the rulebook of electronic music.
This ain’t ‘Summertime Sadness’, this is ‘Kiss Me Hard’.
