Bendik HK ain’t your average DJ, he’s got fans around the globe gagging for another edition of his high-BPM mixes and a quick listen into his latest remix will give you an idea why. A wobbly banger that wouldn’t be out of place in an intimate venue, seasoned by a steamy atmosphere and sweaty writhing ravers. It’s a revamped take on Norwegian producer Gouldian Finch’s (or as you might know him better, Martin Horntveth’s) “Cocoon” holding onto the essence of the original but catapulting it into a whole new dimension through injections of nu-wave jungle, electronica, and experimental flair into this remix (if we don’t hear it in a festival tent this summer we’re gonna start tweaking).
If you’re not already understanding Bendik HK’s vibe and grip on the underground electronic music, we’ll leave it to Gouldian Finch to fill you in, “I met Bendik when he was 11 years old. Already then, he was an enormous drum talent, but he also wanted to explore other instruments, as well as composition and production. I used every chance I got to help him into the spotlight; first by having him support my band Jaga Jazzist with a 20-minute drum solo when he was 12, and later in projects that amongst other things led to his collaboration with Pantha du Prince. When I wanted to make a remix album, I knew I had to ask Bendik. “
Is it too early to call this the song of summer? (side eye) We’ll let you be the judge…