VARIOUS — Heavenly Remixes Volumes 8 (2x12")

Various – Heavenly Remixes Volumes 8 opens the latest chapter of the Heavenly Recordings series, catalogued as HVNLP217, presented as a 2×12-inch vinyl set. The double EP gathers a spectrum of disco-inflected dance cuts, each re-imagined by a roster of international remixers, and continues the label’s tradition of moving club-focused reinterpretations from streaming playlists onto heavyweight vinyl. Within the Heavenly catalogue, this release follows the earlier Heavenly Remixes Volumes 7 (HVNLP237, 2023) and sits alongside recent LP outings such as Joshua Idehen’s “I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying…” (HVNLP238C, 2026) and the Kneecap “FENIAN LP” (HVNLP232, 2026). The presence of Baxter Dury’s “Allbarone” (HVNLP235, 2025) further illustrates the label’s commitment to bridging indie-rock sensibilities with dancefloor-ready remixes. Side A opens with Space Afrika’s lush, ambient reinterpretation of The Orielles’ “Beam/s”. The remix expands the original’s melodic core into a spacious, meditative groove that sets a contemplative tone for the set. Following it, Justin Robertson stretches Amber Arcades’ “Turning Light” into an eight-minute dub, layering reverberant textures that sustain momentum while inviting deep-mix transitions. The remaining A-side selections—Black Science Orchestra’s dub of Unloved’s “Number In My Phone”, Raw Silk’s instrumental take on Confidence Man’s “Toy Boy”, Lovefingers & Heidi Lawden’s low-tide mix of David Holmes & Raven Violet’s “It’s Over If We Run Out Of Love”, and Pilooski’s instrumental dub of Baxter Dury’s “Miami”—each retain the series’ focus on extended, dance-floor ready structures, offering DJs ample room for layering and beat-matching. Side B continues the journey with the Hardway Brothers’ remix of Out Cold’s “Loving Arms”, delivering a rhythmic thrust that contrasts the more atmospheric A-side. Mella Dee’s “Cut” receives a terrace-ready dub treatment, while Decius reshapes Eyes of Others’ “Safehouse” into a darker, driving version. Umlauts’ remix of Katy J Pearson’s “Howl” adds a crisp, synth-laden edge, and the final track, Tone’s reinterpretation of Fran Lobo’s “All I Want”, closes the set with a polished, melodic finish that echoes the release’s overarching disco-dance aesthetic. Heavenly Remixes Volumes 8 occupies a distinctive place in the series, reinforcing the label’s curatorial thread of pairing original tracks with remixers who can translate them into club-centric narratives. By featuring both established names like Justin Robertson and emerging voices such as Space Afrika, the compilation reflects the current dialogue between classic disco sensibilities and contemporary electronic production. For DJs, the record offers a toolbox of extended mixes suited to late-night sets, warm-up moments, and peak-time transitions. The ambient opening of the Space Afrika remix works as a mood-setter, while the rhythmic intensity of the Hardway Brothers and Decius cuts provide kinetic energy for peak sections. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the series’ reputation for delivering first-time physical releases of these remixes. The release arrives as a 2×12-inch vinyl package, matching the series’ established format. The pressing follows the label’s standard specifications, delivering the full runtime of each reinterpretation without additional embellishments. Various – Heavenly Remixes Volumes 8, Heavenly Recordings, HVNLP217, 2×12-inch vinyl, 11 tracks. Tracklist: A1. THE ORIELLES – Beam/s (Space Afrika Remix) A2. AMBER ARCADES – Turning Light (Justin Robertson's Deadstock 33's Meditation) A3. UNLOVED – Number In My Phone (Black Science Orchestra Dub) A4. CONFIDENCE MAN – Toy Boy (Raw Silk Instrumental Remix) A5. DAVID HOLMES & RAVEN VIOLET – It's Over If We Run Out Of Love (Lovefingers & Heidi Lawden Low Tide Mix) A6. BAXTER DURY – Miami (Pilooski Instrumental Dub) A7. OUT COLD – Loving Arms (Hardway Brothers Remix) A8. WORKING MEN'S CLUB – Cut (Mella Dee Spangled On The Terrace Dub) A9. EYES OF OTHERS – Safehouse (Decius Remix) A10. KATY J PEARSON – Howl (Umlauts Remix) A11. FRAN LOBO – All I Want (Tone Remix)