Tom Aspaul recruits MNEK for club remix of fan-favourite single Traces
Tom Aspaul has dropped his MNEK-assisted remix of Traces.
While the melody and overall vibe of the track has been completely revamped, the new version still retains that triumphant sensation of getting over a former lover.
Speaking with GAY TIMES, Tom says MNEK – who produced his first ever single Indiana – was the perfect artist to hop on the remix because he’s “at the zenith of it all, he’s the gold standard at the minute, blazing a trail for all of us.”
Remembering the moment the Head & Heart chart-topper sent him the final version, Tom said: “I didn’t have any notes!
Black Country Disco on the world – and it was exactly what the queer community needed.
Black Country Disco begs to be heard in a gay club. Across 10 tracks, the Wolverhampton singer-songwriter explores love, intimacy, heartbreak and sex – all against the backdrop of glorious, life-affirming, disco-infused pop. Coursing through the album is the influence of the Black Country, the part of the West Midlands where Aspaul grew up and recently returned to after more than a decade of living in London.
The album hasn’t had a proper outing yet for obvious reasons (thanks, COVID-19). Instead, fans have had to make do with swaying in their bedrooms, a gin and tonic in hand, imagining throngs of sweaty revellers surrounding them.
Tom Aspaul launches new era with 80s-inspired banger The Program
Tom Aspaul’s Black Country Discothèque era has started off with a bang(er).
In collaboration with San Francisco-based producer Funk LeBlanc and Australian singer-songwriter Madeleine Wood, The Program is an infectious, 80s-inspired number with punchy drums and a euphoric guitar solo.
The track serves as the lead single from Aspaul’s forthcoming remix album, Black Country Discothèque, which is due for release on 15 March. It will include reimagined versions of songs from the star’s acclaimed debut, Black Country Disco.
“I am super excited to start the second phase of the Black Country Disco era!” Aspaul said in a statement. “The Program is such an amazing song, when I got in touch with Funk LeBlanc about collaborating for the remix album, they sent the demo through and it was a no-brainer.