Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Today’ Gets Deep House Makeover
BERLIN – May 16, 2024 –
A new deep house remix of The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic song, “Today,” has emerged from a collaboration between New Zealander Murmur Tooth and Berlin-based producers. Born from friendship and creative synergy, the project transforms the alt-rock anthem into a danceable track.The trio aimed to capture a nostalgic yet contemporary vibe, with the result breathing fresh life into the beloved original, and is now available on all major streaming platforms. For more details about the transformation of “Today,” read on.
Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Today’ Gets Deep House Makeover
From Alt-Rock Anthem to Deep House Groove
As the Northern Hemisphere anticipates summer, a fresh take on a familiar sound emerges. Murmur Tooth,the musical project of New Zealander Leah Hinton,has joined forces with Berlin-based producers Lars Moston and Mat.Joe to transform The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic alt-rock hit, Today,
into a deep house track.
The collaboration, born from friendship and shared creative vision, seeks to capture a specific feeling. We were chasing something nostalgic yet fresh,
the trio said. Something that felt like golden hour on the best day of your life.
A Transatlantic Collaboration
The track’s journey mirrors the changing seasons. The initial concept sparked during a summer in Berlin, with further growth occurring between the artists’ respective tours.The final touches were added in May, coinciding with Berlin’s emergence from winter. The timing was perfect, as the sun began to dominate the sky, providing the ideal backdrop to complete a song born of long days and longer nights.
- murmur Tooth: Originally from dunedin, New Zealand, Hinton is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Her musical journey has taken her through London before she settled in Berlin, where she explores electronic music. Her work blends classical influences with the edge of her rock band experiences.
- Lars Moston: Moston brings his underground, groove-driven style, honed through years in Berlin’s vibrant club scene.
- Mat.Joe: Mat.Joe contributes the peak-time polish that has made him a favorite in party destinations from Ibiza to Tulum.
A Nostalgic Anthem Reborn
The result of this collaboration is a deep house rendition of Today
that respects the original’s emotional core while injecting it with a new energy suitable for the dance floor. It’s a reimagining that aims to connect with listeners on multiple levels.
The track took shape across seasons – starting as a spark one summer,then evolving further between tours the following year. It finally came together this May, as Berlin emerged from winter and the sun began to own the sky – the perfect moment to finish a song born of long days and longer nights.
The track is available on all major platforms.
Listen here: https://listen.murmurtooth.com/today
FAQ
- Who is Murmur Tooth? murmur Tooth is the moniker of New Zealand’s Leah Hinton, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter.
- Where are lars moston and Mat.Joe based? Both Lars Moston and Mat.Joe are Berlin-based producers.
- What genre is the new track? The track is a deep house reimagining of The Smashing Pumpkins’
Today.
- When was the track released? The track was released on May 16.
