GENRE; Atl Rock Pop/ Alternative Rock/ Art Rock/ Electronic/ Experimental

RELEASE DATE; 13 January, 2026

RATING; 4/5

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David Cloyd’s Cage of Water [Remixes] proves that a great song can take on new life when handled with care and creativity. Following the critical acclaim of Red Sky Warning, this EP highlights Cloyd’s continued return to the indie music forefront. With support from SPIN Magazine and Apple Music, the original track already resonated deeply, and these remixes expand its emotional and sonic landscape in unexpected ways.

By bringing on James Tabbi, lead singer of The Heroic Enthusiasts, elevates the project. Rather than overwriting the original, Tabbi carefully reinterprets it, keeping its hypnotic rhythm intact while exploring new textures and moods. Each remix feels purposeful, drawing the listener further into the song’s tension and atmosphere rather than distracting from it. The pacing, instrumentation, and production all feel deliberate, creating versions that reward patient listening.

The song’s themes of confinement and longing are sharpened across the remixes. Tabbi’s Drop of Red Remix, for example, heightens the sense of struggle and desire for freedom, while the Synambient Remix drops the listener into a meditative space. In Lonely Island remix and Cage of Water both tracks/remixes show how music can be reinvented through humor and experimentation. The EP carry particular weight, that captures the listener’s attention till all the tracks end.

Mastered by Blake Morgan, the EP maintains cohesion while allowing each remix to tell its own story. Cage of Water [Remixes] isn’t just a rework, it’s a deepening of the original’s emotional core. For listeners seeking introspective, carefully crafted indie music, this EP is a reminder of the power of collaboration and the subtle artistry behind every note.

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