I’ve been a big supporter of Crystal Fighters (facebook/twitter) ever since my ears first pricked up from their Basque-infused electro sounds back when I was partying north of the border a couple of years back. Their album Star Of Love was a massive success and showed off a little of their softer side that complimented the bangers.

Champion Sound was always a favourite of mine from the album, as it manages to walk that tightrope of keeping that beautifully danceable beat beneath some summery, maybe even lazy vocals. Always a song to remind you of days crawling back to your villa in Ibiza, just to simmer away the morning sun next to the pool.

…and now we’re getting the song released as a single with remix duties from Mr Nô, Mustang, AKS, Homework, and Clubfeet – all twisting it to their own groove.

Mr Nô has made it a thumping techno banger – starting the remix package off in style. AKS then drops the bass wobble for a swerve towards a dubstep angle. Clubfeet get the most from the track though in my book – they’ve upped the glitz and glamour and taken it from the poolside to the sunset beach party.

The single drops on Different Recordings on 24th October.

[BUY] Crystal Fighters – Star of Love @ Amazon | Rough Trade | Play | HMV

Champion Sound (Alt. Version) by Crystal Fighters
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (Mr Nô remix) by differentrecordings
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (AKS rehab remix) by differentrecordings
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (Mustang remix dub) by differentrecordings
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (Clubfeet resleeve remix) by differentrecordings
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (Mustang remix) by differentrecordings
Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound (Homework remix) by differentrecordings