Austel shares remix of “Beds Of Stone”

Annie Rew Shaw is a Devon-born, London-based artist and producer working under the alias Austel, whose reflective and brooding music has captured the hearts of many. Her ethereal vocals and intimate lyricism are trademarks of her sound, which blends classical music influences with ambient textures and cinematic soundscapes.

Taking cues from a huge array of pioneering artists such as Bon Iver, Thom Yorke, Cocteau Twins, Jon Hopkins, Nick Cave and Lykke Li, Austel crafts contemplative electronica has struck a chord with listeners around the world. She first unveiled her sound back in 2018 with her debut single “Crows,” which was quickly followed up by singles two and three in the build up to her debut EP, Unfold, which was released to critical acclaim and firmly planted Austel on the map of must watch artists in the UK music scene and beyond.

Since then, she’s shared multiple well-received singles, EPs, full-length records and remixes of her music, all contributing to her impressive catalogue of work. Her recent self-produced debut album Dead Sea, released in February, offered the perfect snapshot of the latest chapter in Austel’s constnatly evolving musical story.

The album features collaborations with Grammy award-winning engineer Guy Massey and mastering engineer Katie Tavini, whose credits include Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks and Bloc Party. Building on the success of her latest album, Austel has now released a remix of her song “Beds Of Stone” by producer vinyoles.

Originally, “Beds Of Stone” delivered a slow-burning ambient pop track that explores themes of isolation and longing. The song features blissful sonic textures, the soft strike of distant percussion, and Austel’s elegant vocals, creating a deeply immersive and moving listening experience.

In his remix, vinyoles transforms “Beds Of Stone” into an energising progressive house track. While maintaining the sonic beauty of the original, he reimagines it through a dance-focused lens, processing Austel’s ethereal vocals and intertwining them with dreamy, uplifting soundscapes of captivating beats and vibrant synths. This fresh spin evokes the work of artists like Above & Beyond, Odesza, Kelly Lee Owens and Jon Hopkins and offer the perfect showcase of Austel’s songwriting and collaborative spirit, as well as the sound design talent a creativity of vinyoles, resulting in an enchanting listening experience that’s as hypnotic as it is lively.

Listen to Beds Of Stone (vinyoles remix) below

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