In Kürze: The Shapeshifters ‘Helter Skelter’ will be released on 6th September. Max Reich and Simon Marlin are the Shapeshifters and they are on the ride of their lives....
Vollständig: The Shapeshifters are quite literally on the ride of their lives. Not only are the duo on top form, whizzing around the globe as some of the most in-demand DJs in the game, but their latest track has recklessly thrown them into the front seat of a fairground ride.
‘Helter Skelter’ – named after the classic fairground ride – has got everyone in quite a spin. At radio, it’s already had two plays from Radio 1’s Pete Tong and he same from Galaxy’s Andy Durrant and looks set to be another big tune. Unlike many of its contemporary dance tracks however, ‘Helter Skelter’ has a stunning and truly innovative video to take it to the next level.
The man behind it is Rob Wickstead, who has already set tongues wagging with the wacky Lloyds TSB adverts that occupy a hard to nail niche between the surreal and the engaging. His video for the Shapeshifters once again occupies this hard to reach space, taking the boys on a dreamy and bizarre animated rollercoaster ride through fantasy lands, encountering weird and wonderful characters along the way.
After a long winter grafting both in the studio and on tour the Shapes’ efforts once again pay dividends with ‘Helter Skelter’ they deliver what is considered their best work since their halcyon moment, the UK No.1 ‘Lola’s Theme’.
This is just as infectious. It’s a unique sounding house track that has the Shapeshifters dance floor sensibility stamped all over it and is an excellent example how a club track can simultaneously balance between the underground and commercial territories. Immediately identifiable by its signature stabbing synth melody, it has a thumping back beat and swirling breakdowns, but it’s the vocal that helps distinguish this track, provided here by former Bob Sinclar collaborator Steve Edwards, the renowned vocalist behind ‘Love Generation’ and the Reverend and the Makers ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’.
“It’s about all those things in life that we know are not good for us but we enjoy anyway, whether it be vices, crazy women or chocolate cake!” - Simon Marlin
This is a record that is designed to destroy the dance floor as well as sound perfect on the radio. Look out for forthcoming mixes.
the Shapeshifters ‘Helter Skelter’
Released: Sept 6th
The Shapeshifters are Simon Marlin and Max Reich. Party people at heart, the pair met when Simon signed Max to the Down Boy record label that he worked for. Musically, Simon found his enthusiasm for house on the dance floor in the late 80’s and early 90’s promoting nights and DJing, while Max got into production via a passion for techno honed whilst throwing illegal raves in his native city of Gothenburg. In 2008 they found a new home at Defected Records, leaving Positiva after 4 years. Since joining Defected they have already made their mark at the world’s leading house music label. Their last two productions, ‘Treadstone’, a techy but uplifting track, and a re-work of Orbital’s classic ‘Chime’ track have excited the duo’s existing admirers and found them new champions worldwide. Stripping away the live sounds and layering fewer elements has left The Shapeshifters feeling reinvigorated about their sound. Their critically acclaimed ‘The Shapeshifters - 'In the House'’ DJ mix compilation was another success in an already impressive portfolio. Aside from 3 top 10 hit records ('Lola's Theme', 'Back To Basics' and 'Incredible'), a BRIT Award nomination, a bucket full of remixes and productions for the likes of George Michael, Faithless, Candi Staton, Frankie Knuckles, Christina Aguilera and Moby, the pair show no sign of slowing down
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