Producer and laptop maestro Four Tet has remixed Tame Impala’s psych-pop bop Is It True. Stripping back the track’s instrumentation, the remix captures the groove of the original in a minimalist, ambient and near-ethereal sheen. Listen below.

Four Tet has something of a reputation for diving into any genre that takes his fancy and producing stunning experimental remixes. Earlier this year he released an eight-minute, dizzying techno remix of Caribou’s Never Come Back, and has previously taken a spin on a plethora of artists’ work, including Super Furry Animals, Lana Del Rey, and Aphex Twin.

Four Tet found fame in experimental post-rock band Fridge before transitioning to a solo career. He released his tenth studio album Sixteen Oceans back in March this year, as well as the incomprehensibly-titled four-track EP ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ in May.

And Kevin Parker – the songwriter, producer, and mastermind behind Tame Impala – is no stranger to remixes. He released a remix of Mick Jagger’s single Gotta Get a Grip in 2017, Miguel’s Waves in 2016, and more recently collaborated with rapper 070 Shake in a remix of her song Guilty Conscience.

Is It True was released back in February this year on Tame Impala’s fourth album, The Slow Rush. The album was met with critical acclaim across the board and the band were praised for boldly pushing their sound in a new direction. Is It True has since become a fan favourite for its groovy chorus and punchy bassline, and was performed by Parker on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during lockdown earlier this year. Check out the track and its retro-inspired video below.

Tame Impala’s year has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Earlier in April they postponed their US summer tour due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but last week revealed their third LP Currents had been certified platinum in the states.