Robert Burbidge - Amarillo Ft. Winter - Richard E Remix

2022 release, ‘Amarillo,’ getting a fresh lease of life

Robert Burbidge, the acclaimed UK writer and composer, has no shortage of hits over the last few years, having created a body of work that stands up to the best in the business, with tracks like ‘Still Life’ and ‘Just Because’ getting picked up by Radio 1 amongst others.

But his 2022 release, ‘Amarillo,’ is getting a fresh lease of life as his latest release, with long-time remix collaborator Richard E stepping up to deliver a powerful yet dreamy indie remix.

The original release features Burbidge alongside his regular cast of collaborators, including vocalist/muse/pianist Winter, Ian Stanford on bass and guitar, guitar lines from Joel Martin and mastering from Dennis Moody.

Richard E, signed to Ninja Tune and Youngblood Records via his work with Annabel (lee) and fresh from the recent success of his debut solo album Opening Scene, tones down the shoe-gaze flourish of the original in favour of a subtly-charged remix by putting Winter’s plangent piano to the fore.

By smoothing out the indie-rock feel of the original and adding in driving and drifting metronomic percussion (not to mention the duelling guitar solos of Jon Dalton), Richard E has created a lush slice of indie-pop that bursts with summer magic and energy.

For Robert Burbidge and his talented team, ‘Amarillo’ is the gift that keeps on giving.

Robert Burbidge feat. Winter – Amarillo – Richard E Remix is out on 21 February, 2025

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Words by Andy Buchan

Artwork by Whatever Graphics