With The Frixion’s vocalist Gene Serene based in Berlin and producer Lloyd Price based in Essex’s Southend (a formative influence on Depeche Mode and Yazoo), it’s no surprise that both united over a shared love of darker-hued electropop.

That love can be heard in the duo’s new single – a reworking of Collapse in Slow Motion, one of the best-known songs by much-missed German underground electronic act Velvet Condom that has been reworked and reinterpreted by Tipsy Eyes.

The original version of Collapse in Slow Motion featured on Velvet Condom’s 2008 SAFE & ELEGANT album, an all-time favourite of the band, and one with which vocalist and songwriter Gene Serene maintains a deep personal connection:

“Collapse in Slow Motion is a classic piece of Berlin electro. I fell in love with the track when Velvet Condom came and performed at one of my parties in 2008.

“The song has stayed with me ever since, a go-to track when DJing and always enjoyed at parties - I have wanted to sing it for a long time really. It really fits in well with what The Frixion do and our repertoire. It's been well received live the few times we performed it, so it's nice to record and release it for more people to enjoy.

“It was written by two artists I admire to this day - Alice Gift and Oberst Pinanzza. They're both real genuine talents and their music is well worth checking out if you've not heard it already. Collapse in Slow Motion is a perfect nugget of electronic pop, and we are really happy with how our reinterpretation of the song has turned out.”

The decision to seek out a remix of such a high profile cover version was not taken lightly, but Leatherhead’s Tipsy Eyes – the alias of one Matt Smith – has succeeded in taking the track in a more upbeat and layered direction while continuing to showcase Lloyd Price’s pristine synth leads and Gene’s commanding vocal performance.

Showcasing his skills and highlighting why he is such a sought-after producer and remixer; Tipsy Eyes’ take on The Frixion’s more coldwave-oriented sound is sure to find favour with the band’s existing fans and wider audiences.