Penelope Trappes unveils new Saint Etienne version of Platinum

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Penelope Trappes by Agnes Haus

Saint Etienne are one of ten artists to have remixed Penelope Trappes songs.

Penelope Trappes has unveiled a new Saint Etienne version of Platinum with the remix album Opvs Novum: A Requiem Reworked’ pencilled in for release on May 29th.

“I love the slightly dark and cinematic moods of Penelope’s music,” Pete Wiggs said. “Platinum was a great track to mix with its haunting melody and heavenly cello arrangement – it felt just right for an ear pummelling trance-inducing rework.”

“It takes a collective energy to bring anything to life, and some of my favourite artists came together to bring their own beautifully unique energy to reinvent A Requiem,” Trapped added.

“I wanted Opvs Novum to feel like an original album with an aura all of its own.”

The ten artists here exploring these themes of death and grief are humans who have inspired and supported me. It means so much to bring them all together, and I am infinitely humbled by their transcendental creations. I thank you all. As we all comprehend our own collective grief in a world that would rather keep us separated and fearful.

“I hope this can be a small testament to what it means to reimagine a collective hymnal spirit.”

Among the other artists invited to contribute to Opvs Novum are Julia Holter, Gazelle Twin and Midwife.

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