Sleaford Mods and Hot Chip have united for a collaborative seven-inch single featuring new tracks Nom Nom Nom and Cat Burglar, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. The songs are available on limited 7″ released by Bristol label and record shop Friendly Records in aid of charity War Child.
The artwork for this unique release has been created especially for the project by influential and acclaimed British artist David Shrigley.
Pre-order the single and stream the tracks HERE
The collaboration came about when the London five-piece invited the Nottingham duo down to take part in one of Abbey Road’s innovative and groundbreaking Lock In Sessions. Inviting talents to come together to create something new within the iconic studios’ walls, each session is fully documented and a short film capturing the ‘Hot Mods’ – as the bands nicknamed themselves – at work can be watched HERE
Lead track Nom Nom Nom blends both acts best characteristics, creating a suave yet edgy groove that is as happy on the dancefloor as it is in the mosh-pit.
“On the day we went in cold and just handed ourselves over to it. Nom Nom Nom is a lyrical continuation from our album UK GRIM over Andrew’s keyboard riff, built on by Hot Chip and finishing up with an excellent chorus from Alexis,” explains Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson. “Cat Burglar is a weird prog rock meets B52s jam that explores the narrow corridors of modern human experience.”
Hot Chip add that the sessions represent the results of a truly a free and encouraging exchange of ideas and music between the two groups which meant both songs were written and recorded at Abbey Road in just a matter of hours.
“Making these songs over the course of one day at Abbey Road was a great experience,” the band explain. “We arrived without a plan but quickly began working together in a harmonious way, with lots of improvisation and very little ego. We are very grateful to Sleaford Mods for joining us and very proud of the result.”
Realising they had made something special together, Sleaford Mods decided the tracks would be perfect when Friendly Records approached the duo to take part in their project with War Child, providing Nom Nom Nom and Cat Burglar with the perfect home.