Florence + The Machine recently shared the deluxe version of her critically-acclaimed, #1 album, Dance Fever, and today returns with a remix by The Blessed Madonna of her beautiful single ‘Free’.
With ‘Free’, Florence embraces her love of lo-fi leftfield electronics, sounding both eminently self analytical and knowing but at the same time triumphantly celebrating the joys of release in the post pandemic world, watch her perform ‘Free’ on The One Show HERE. The pairing of Marea Stamper aka the legendary The Blessed Madonna and Florence sees Stamper transform the track into a glitchy, thumping banger, brimming with immediacy and character. Stamper incorporates Florence’s distinctive handclaps and affecting lyrics alongside a bouncy bass, building to a synth-led mid-section, making for a club-ready yet thought-provoking listen.
Dance Fever was recorded in London over the course of the pandemic in anticipation of the world’s reopening. It was clubs, dancing at festivals, being in the whirl of movement and ultimately music and togetherness that Florence missed the most during lockdown. It was the hopes and dreams of reunions with loved ones and dancing with strangers that helped keep the momentum of Dance Fever alive. That ecstasy, proximity, euphoria at the possibilities of movement served as a reminder of the loss of performance and dancing in clubs. Afterall, music is the unique art form that has the power to help you lose yourself and feel free of anxieties, even if for a moment.
With Florence reigning as the visionary of the album, creative director Autumn de Wilde and choreographer Ryan Heffington added their magic touch to all visuals to date, bringing their unique, high-calibre artistry to each song. ‘Free’ continues the legacy by enlisting British hero of film and drama, Bill Nighy to feature in the video in the role of Florence’s anxiety. Watch HERE.
Produced by Florence Welch, Jack Antonoff and Dave Bayley, Dance Fever is the album that brings back the very best of Florence and was made for the stage. After her 3 night run of intimate UK shows sold out in 1 minute of going on sale, Florence + the Machine announced her Dance Fever Tour for November which takes in multiple arena shows including two nights at The O2 in London.
