Claptone has released a new Pet Shop Boys remix of Queen of Ice.
The track is the seventh single from the German producer’s globally third album ‘Closer’, which was co-produced by Stuart Price.
Barry Manilow and Seal are among the big-name stars featured on the LP and now Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have lent their talents to a new version of the single, originally released November 2021.
“When my remix for Love Is A Bourgeois Construct was released in December of 2013, I felt that it was the peak of Claptone,” said the producer. But three artist albums and countless hit songs later I can proudly say I was wrong.
“Still, I felt like I was on top of the world back then and I feel the same way today as Pet Shop Boys return the favour and remix Queen of Ice ft. Dizzy.”
He added: “Almost 40 years ago they started creating club-influenced pop, opening up doors for underground club music on the radio and in the charts. Their work in the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000’s is the reason why dance music is in the DNA of every top hit today.
“Moreover, I am deeply impressed about how they managed to stay in charge of their own image, creating ever-changing avatars of themselves before that word was common goods, hence fighting any notion of authenticity and rockism, consistently emphasising the act of performance.
“They are true pioneers still producing great music and expanding their very own world, what an inspiration.”
The track is out now across digital platforms.
