Romy Release Mid Air Transcendence Remixes EP
Featuring remixes from
Julie Desire, Luca Perry and Angel D'Lite
PRAISE FOR Mid Air:
"Extraordinary... The work of an artist with a sincere appreciation for dance music and the skills to make her own galvanising bangers' – NME
'One of the most confident dance records of recent years' – The New Yorker
'One of the year's best pop records' – The Wall Street Journal
'After a winning career as the lead singer of The xx, it should not come as a surprise that Romy Madley Croft's debut album Mid Air is as good as it is. Yet it bears repeating that this electronica-suffused, trance-heavy new project sees the singer boldly taking herself into new territory.' - Billboard
'An eleven strong homage to an unforgettable era, but it's Romy's autobiographical candour that adds a depth beyond the record's inarguable ecstasy' - DIY Magazine
'Romy Madley Croft emerges boldly and brightly, female pronouns everywhere, full tilt into piano driven house music in all its euphoric, bittersweet glory' - MOJO
Just under two years on from the release of her highly-acclaimed debut solo album, London-based dance pop icon Romy releases the Mid Air Transcendence Remixes EP, a bold collection of personally-curated remixes of songs from Mid Air, reimagined for new spaces and states of mind. Out today via Young, the EP features three celebrated producers (and friends) – Parisian DJ and producer Julie Desire, London-based artist, DJ and Romy live collaborator Luca Perry, and south London musical polymath Angel D'Lite – each bringing their unique sonic lens to Romy's dancefloor hymns of love, longing and liberation. They're the latest in a line of incredible Mid Air remixes, following in the footsteps of DJ HEARTSTRING, I JORDAN, TDJ, Jayda G, Planningtorock, Anz and more.
LISTEN TO THE MID AIR TRANSCENDENCE REMIXES EP HERE
Last week (10th July), Romy brought back her much-loved Club Mid Air, hosting a Transcendence x Club Mid Air party and fundraiser at London's Dalston Superstore. Raising money for London Trans+ Pride, the sold-out event featured DJ sets from all three remixers alongside FAFF, Karlie Marx and DJ Doll. At the event, Romy also released a limited-edition Protect Trans Lives t-shirt. Proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt and EP will be donated to two charities close to Romy's heart, who support the lives of trans adults and young people respectively: Not A Phase and Mermaids. The t-shirt is now available to buy via her webstore
Meanwhile, Romy's now legendary set from Glastonbury's Arcadia stage has been made available by the BBC and is available to listen back to here.
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