In a move that feels as surprising as it is seamless, four titans of electronic music have come together to breathe new life into a cult classic. Pete Tong, MoBlack, Max Zotti, and Monolink have released a brooding, beautiful reinterpretation of Cigarettes After Sex’s 2017 dream-pop staple ‘Apocalypse’, out now via Berlin’s genre-defying label Embassy One. The result? A delicate balancing act between nostalgia and innovation — a track that feels both instantly familiar and wholly reimagined.
The original ‘Apocalypse’ is the kind of song that lingers — a slow, smoky lament that quietly racked up over 1.3 billion streams and earned multi-Platinum status in countries like the UK, US, France, Portugal, and Spain, with Gold plaques in Denmark and Italy. In the hands of these four collaborators, it’s reborn with an electronic soul, its aching romanticism reframed for the late-night hours of the club or the introspective silence of a solo headphone listen. This isn’t just a remix — it’s a rework that respects the emotional gravity of the original while pushing it into a more expansive sonic space.
Each artist brings a distinctive signature to the table. Pete Tong, long hailed as the global voice of dance music, is no stranger to crossing boundaries — whether through his orchestral Ibiza Classics series or decades as a tastemaker behind the decks. MoBlack, a leading force in the Afro House movement, infuses the track with rhythmic nuance and hypnotic depth. Max Zotti, a staple of the Italian electronic scene, adds layered, cinematic textures. And Monolink, with his unmistakable falsetto and genre-blurring sensibilities, delivers a vocal performance that elevates the track’s ethereal mood into something raw and soul-baring. The result of this synergy is a melodic, emotionally-rich and club-ready reinterpretation of the song, blending elements of Afro House, Ambient Electronica, and Downtempo with cinematic vocal delivery.
The track unfolds like a quiet storm — slow-building, immersive, and emotionally charged. Dreamy synths swirl around a grounded, pulsing beat, while Monolink’s voice weaves in and out like a half-remembered dream. It’s minimal, but never empty; melancholic, but not without hope. There’s a subtle confidence in how the arrangement breathes, leaving space for silence, resonance, and reflection.
What makes this release especially compelling is how it captures the spirit of collaboration without diluting individuality. It’s not a clash of creative egos — it’s a convergence of visions. Each contributor has carved their own lane in electronic music, and yet here, they meet in a shared emotional language: one that speaks of longing, distance, and the quiet power of restraint.
Listen now:
Follow Pete Tong:
Facebook – Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify – Beatport
Follow MoBlack:
Facebook – Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify – Beatport
Follow Max Zotti:
Facebook – Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify – Beatport
Follow Monolink:
Facebook – Instagram – Soundcloud – Spotify – Beatport
Follow Embassy One:
