As we’ve previously reported, John Foxx is set to release a remix 12" (artwork – by Jonathan Barnbrook, no less – above) of his track ‘Underpass’ from his 1980 solo debut Metamatic on May 27 via his Metamatic label. It features remixes from Dave Clarke & Mr Jones and the Quietus’ John Doran and John Tatlock – take a look at the video for the latter below:
Foxx is playing a couple of dates next month with The Maths, heading to Brighton Concorde 2 on June 7 and the Playground Festival at Brixton Academy in London on June 8.
We recently asked Foxx about his future plans, and he told us this:
"At present there’s more Maths – we’re working on another album at the moment. We’d like to get Hannah [Peel] involved in this one from the start – that violin and voice are unique – not to mention her synth and piano playing. The most talented all-round musician I’ve ever worked with. It would also be good to get Serafina [Steer] in as well – she’s justifiably wrapped up in her solo career at the moment, so we’ll see.
"Then there’s a long list of projects already begun – a domestic piano record with empty room recordings – Electricity & Ghosts. Another Harold Budd and Rubin Garcia. Rubin passed away recently but he and Harold had already sent some tracks so I’d like to work on them.
A record with Diana Yukawa and Benge – Diana’s a phenomenally talented classical violinist, who wants to see what modern recording techniques can do with her skills – it’s a real adventure for the three of us.
"Then there’s one with Robin Simon, plus a pure electronic melody record I can’t quite classify yet – analogue electronic tunes. Sort of fairground, BBC, Blackpool-Tower-Ballroom-via-Las-Vegas-on-a-satellite-Theremin music. And a few others, too. Always healthy to have a long list."
Have a watch of our video of Foxx, Benge, Gazelle Twin and Scanner discussing music and identity in a digital age below:
John Foxx & Friends Discuss Identity Amidst The Machines from theQuietus on Vimeo.
