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Winters Island unveil rework of En Vogue’s ‘Don’t Let Go (Love)’
Other | Tuesday 10th March 2015 | Christina
Electro pop trio Winters Island present their inspired cover of En Vogue’s 1996 hit ‘Don’t Let Go (Love)’, available now as a free download. The original track, an R&B classic, peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard chart, spent 13 weeks in the UK top 40, and was voted as one of the 150 best tracks to be released during the first 15 years of NME’s lifetime.
The Winters Island rework clearly embraces the numerous strengths of the original: respecting its distinctive groove, strong hooks and impressive harmonies. However, the group succeeds in making the anthem their own – instead of slick 90s soul, we get rawer vocals, synthesizers and a characteristic Winters Island breakdown.
Andy Trimmer, Sam Thomas and Will Kay formed the band last March and have enjoyed support from BBC Radio 2 and Amazing Radio. The group have already developed a solid live reputation through their performances at some of London’s most iconic venues, including a support slot for Freddie Dickson at KOKO, a headline show at The Lexington, and a stirring showcase at Proud Camden, with gigs around the country soon to follow.
‘Don’t Let Go (Love)’ is unveiled ahead of the band’s forthcoming evocative single ‘Ares’ on 6th April, and is set to please fans of the original and charm new listeners alike.
