Swedish dark pop act Principe Valiente have released a new EP containing remixes of two singles that appeared ahead of their recent fifth album, ‘In This Light’, which was issued in early May on Metropolis Records.
‘Inspired By Me’ has been reworked by Magic Wands, Paradox Obscur and Winter Severity Index, with treatments of ’Something New’ provided by Sean de Winzer (Clan Of Xymox) and Girls Under Glass.
Hamburg-based post-punks Girls Under Glass state: “we are very honoured to contribute a remix for the new EP by one of our favourite bands, the collaboration crowned by the fact that we have been able to persuade Principe Valiente vocalist Fernando Honorato to be a guest singer for our next album. The result is awesome and we are sure you will love it as much as we do.”
All five remixers are also signed to Metropolis Records either worldwide or for North American release, while Principe Valiente themselves have recently remixed songs by both Clan Of Xymox and Magic Wands.
The ‘In This Light’ album marked a bold move in the decade-plus evolution of Principe Valiente, its ten meticulously crafted songs laying bare the signature ethereal soundscapes and dark ambient allure that initially propelled them onto the alternative scene with the release of their self-titled 2011 debut album.
A symphony of mellotrons, samplers and analog synths harmonised with the celestial resonance of Rickenbacker 12-string and Gretsch guitars played by Jimmy Ottosson, the album being further enriched by melodic piano and distinctively distorted driving bass and all enveloped in the enigmatic voice of Honorato.
IN THIS LIGHT SINGLE REMIXES
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1 Inspired By Me (Magic Wands Remix)
2 Something New (Sean de Winzer of Clan Of Xymox Remix)
3 Inspired By Me (Winter Severity Index Remix)
4 Something New (Girls Under Glass Remix)
5 Inspired By Me (Paradox Obscur Remix)