Robert Smith unveils ‘Lost World’ remix album by The Cure, featuring 24 renowned artists – all proceeds benefit War Child

In an exciting announcement that has sent waves through the music world, Robert Smith of The Cure has unveiled details of an upcoming remix album titled Mixes Of A Lost World. This project is set to be released on 13 June, just seven months after the band’s most recent studio album, Songs Of A Lost World. The album will feature reinterpretations of all eight tracks from Songs Of A Lost World, reimagined by 24 talented artists and remixers from various genres. True to Smith’s style, the album will support a good cause, with all proceeds being donated to War Child, an organisation that provides aid to children affected by conflict.

Smith explained in a statement that the idea for the remix album came about after receiving some unsolicited remixes of tracks from Songs Of A Lost World late last year. He was immediately captivated by the fresh takes on the band’s music and decided to explore what an entire remix album could sound like. “The Cure has a colourful history with all kinds of dance music,” Smith said. “I was curious as to how the whole album would sound entirely reinterpreted by others.”

The result, as Smith describes it, is a “fabulous trip” through the band’s music, with the new remixes going far beyond his initial expectations. The remixers themselves include a diverse range of figures from the dance music world, such as Paul Oakenfold, Daniel Avery, Four Tet, and Orbital. Alongside these established artists are experimental names like Mogwai and 65daysofstatic, as well as unexpected contributors such as Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, who lends his touch to Warsong.

This project marks The Cure’s continued exploration of remix culture. It echoes their 1990 release Mixed Up, which featured remixes and extended versions of the band’s earlier hits. While Mixed Up was met with mixed reviews at the time, this new venture comes at a time when remixing is a widely accepted and celebrated practice in the music industry. The remixes from Mixes Of A Lost World are likely to be embraced with enthusiasm by both longtime fans of the band and newer listeners.

In addition to the remix album, Smith has hinted at even more Cure-related projects in the works. He has previously teased the possibility of a ‘companion’ album to Songs Of A Lost World, as well as a third album that takes a “different approach.” With the band having limited their touring activities since the pandemic, it’s likely that an announcement of a full-scale tour will follow at some point in the near future.

Mixes Of A Lost World promises to be a thrilling new chapter in The Cure’s legacy, offering fans an opportunity to experience the band’s music in a completely new light while supporting a vital cause. The remix album will be released on 13 June, and fans can look forward to a unique blend of creativity and nostalgia as these eight tracks are reimagined by some of the best in the business.