Review: Subverse - Flame of Mine - The Remixes (Colour and Pitch)

Colour & Pitch's new release is No. 99 in their impressive catalogue but for some subversive action, 'Flame Of Mine' is anything but a old flame as the remix action is proper international!

Downtempo gem 'Flame of Mine' by UK artist Subverse gets a synth-packed indie disco makeover from New York dance music mainstays, The Phenomenal Handclap Band; they of 'We Are Worlds Away' (see review HERE), Linda Mirada (see review HERE), Fouk (see review HERE) and many more.

Founded by Al Pascal and Maddy Collins, Subverse is a North London music project built on a love of blending genres. Drawing influences from soul, r&b, pop, house, indie and electronic music, the project takes a song-first approach to bringing different musical styles together.

Now led by musician, producer and educator Al Pascal, co-founder of house music duo The Layabouts, Subverse draws on more than 30 years of Al's experience as a performer, songwriter and producer, bringing together influences from across both song-based and electronic music.

Subverse has always been rooted in themes of self-reflection, growth and navigating life's challenges, and ‘Flame of Mine' emerged as the song that best captured that spirit. Built around the idea of keeping your inner spark alive, the track is about finding the strength to put one foot in front of the other, stay resilient and keep moving forward, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Having previously worked together on the promotion of Subverse's ‘Set Free' release, Al spoke with Will Sumsuch at Colour & Pitch about potential remix collaborators. The Phenomenal Handclap Band quickly stood out as the perfect fit. Their organic, analogue-led production style and eclectic musical influences aligned closely with the ethos behind Subverse. Daniel Collás took the track in a new direction, adding his own creative touch while preserving the heart of the song, resulting in a remix that feels both distinctive and true to the original.

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Artist: Subverse

Title: Subverse - Flame of Mine - The Remixes EP

Release date: 28th August, 2026

Label:  Colour and Pitch

Catalog Number: CAP099

Format: Digital / Bandcamp

Review: Yarni - Anemoia - The Remixes EP (Stanhope Records)

Yani's 'Anemoia' get the remix that nobody was expecting but now we've got another seven tracks focused on the dancefloor - get ready to make your move(s)! 

You'll recall that we say to the original release last year, "If you put together the spirit of Galliano, Urban Species, Brand New Heavies, Roots Manuva, Ty, early Cinematic Orchestra and similar together, Yani's 'Anemoia' isn't too far from that: yes, it's that good!" So, is a remix going to top that?   If you're a multi-instrumentalist like Yarni there's a fair chance the you and your mates would give it a good go; especially if you aim to make them more dancefloor friendly.  

And the Yarni Jazz Dance Mix of 'Spell Over Me' is a winner to start with with that killer trumpet solo (James Atashroo) and Latin influences make it a must for this World Cup season.

And why wouldn't you go all D'n'B balearic dub with a remix from Sheffield based buck. on 'The Romantic Ghost' (the one featuring Plumm).  There's another remix the same track by Still (Argentina), that's picks up on the balearic dub potential with some Latin-house.

There's also two remixes of 'Sunrise Sunset' (featuring Scarlett Fae); one by Benedict (also Sheffield) for a full-on 8 minutes and Sharkkat (London) in the uptempo temple rave bath.

You'll remember our favorite track when the album came out last year was 'Neon God' and tell me I'm wrong (see review HERE) so what could  the much admired (by BBC 6 Music's Tom Ravenscroft, Nemone, Steve Lamacq), Echo Julliet so on the remix?  Well, she's snuck in a signal, electric light dub and percussion heavy post-jazzdance.  Brilliant!

There's no surprise that Benjamin Harris (aka Yarni) has returns to end the EP with another remix by him of 'Spell Over Me' moving from Jazz Dance to UK Garage which nicely manoevres around the vocal and that triumphant trumpet.

You'll have to wait to early October for the full EP but sign up now on the pre-order so you don't miss anything.

Release Schedule:
12/06 : Yarni Jazz Dance Mix - "Spell Over Me" (out now)
14/07 : Benedict remix - "Sunrise Sunset" + Full EP Bandcamp Exclusive
07/08 : Echo Juliet remix - "Neon Gods"
02/09 : Sill remix - "The Romantic Ghost"
02/10 : Full EP - All Platforms

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER:  https://linktr.ee/YarniAnemoiaRemixes

Artist: Yarni

Title: Anemoia - The Remixes EP

Release date:14th July, 2026 (Bandcamp exclusive)/Other Streams full EP: 2nd October, 2026
Label : Stanhope Records 

Catalog Number : TBC
Format:  Digital / Bandcamp