Four Tet’s remix of Bicep’s ‘Opal’ is an emotive beauty
Out now on Ninja Tune
Four Tet has remixed ‘Opal’ from Bicep’s acclaimed self-titled debut LP, which won our album of the year gong in 2017.
The results are predictably special. Working with an already blissful track, Four Tet maintains the high levels of feeling, but imbues his version with a melancholic tinge, stretching out layers and adding new textures.
It’s out now digitally, with a vinyl set to land on April 27 featuring a Bicep cut on the B-side. You can purchase and stream the release here.
Bicep are setting off on a far-reaching tour this weekend, starting in Australia before heading back to Europe for an extensive run of shows, including dates Sonar, Hideout, Nuites Sonores and a headline gig at London’s Roundhouse on April 24.
The Northern Irish duo also hit the US in July, including Panorama Festival in New York on July 28. Check their full listings here.
Listen to ‘Opal’ (Four Tet remix) below.
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