Music / First LookStream Kwes's hard-hitting Hejira reworkThe Warp producer twists the London-based three-piece's track into a sharp-edged new versionShareLink copied ✔️April 29, 2014MusicFirst LookTextAimee Cliff London three-piece Hejira’s new single “Dancing Around Control” is an anthem to frustration, all driving kickdrum and sneering distorted lyrics like “why can’t you just be a little more like me?” Trust Warp producer Kwes to turn in a remix that focuses not on the hard-hitting elements, but instead on the spaces between, teasing out all the off-kilter piano flourishes and unravelling melodies – its chorus of atmospheric sound is reminiscent of Kwes’s tightly-woven 2013 LP ilp. The result hits like an angry rock belter you hallucinated, full of colours and shapes you might not expect, the voice feeling weirdly far away from the body. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWhy are we so nostalgic for the music of 2016?Listen to Oskie’s ‘perennially joyful’ Dazed mix Pumafakemink, Skepta and Pa Salieu celebrate PUMA’s iconic Suede at PFWCorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againJim BeamSign up for Dazed and Jim Beam’s game day giveawayDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy