Bro Rmx EP by Hail! The Planes: A Genre-Bending Remix Adventure
Let’s get one thing straight—remix albums can be hit or miss. Sometimes they feel like lazy cash grabs, other times they’re just plain uninspired. But Bro Rmx EP by Hail! The Planes? This little gem from 2011 flips the script entirely. It’s raw, it’s quirky, and honestly, it feels like a love letter to experimentation. With remixes that span folk, world, country, and rock vibes, this UK-born self-released project is anything but predictable.
The EP kicks off with five takes on their track “Brother,” each version bringing its own flavor to the table. And while all of them deserve props for creativity, two tracks really stuck in my head like gum on a hot summer sidewalk.
First up, there’s “Brother (R.Seiliog Remix).” Oh man, this one hits different. R.Seiliog takes what I imagine was already a solid original and gives it this dreamy, almost psychedelic makeover. The beat has this hypnotic shuffle to it, like your feet are being pulled into some kind of cosmic dance you didn’t sign up for—but hey, you’re not complaining. There’s something about the way the guitar lines weave through the mix, almost teasing you, that makes it impossible to skip. It’s the kind of track that makes you go, “Wait, is this still the same song?” Spoiler: it is, but also… not at all.
Then there’s “Brother (Charlie Francis Remix),” which goes full-on indie rock swagger. If R.Seiliog’s remix is a hazy daydream, Charlie Francis’ take is more like an adrenaline rush during happy hour. The drums punch harder, the bassline grooves deeper, and suddenly you’ve got yourself a tune that could easily soundtrack a road trip montage in some low-budget cult classic film. You know the type—where everyone piles into a rusty van, windows down, shouting lyrics no one actually knows. That vibe. Pure energy.
What strikes me most about Bro Rmx EP is how unapologetically DIY it feels. These aren’t polished-to-death studio productions; they’re rough around the edges, and that’s exactly why they work. Hail! The Planes clearly gave these remixers free rein, and the result is a patchwork quilt of sounds that shouldn’t fit together but somehow do. Like peanut butter and pickles. Weird? Sure. Delicious? Absolutely.
And here’s the kicker—it came out over a decade ago, yet it still feels fresh today. Maybe because we live in a world obsessed with remix culture now, or maybe because good music doesn’t really age. Either way, stumbling across this EP feels like finding a forgotten mixtape in the backseat of an old car. It’s nostalgic, surprising, and kinda magical.
So if you’re looking for something that defies easy categorization—and let’s face it, who isn’t?—give Bro Rmx EP a spin. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming “Brother” in the shower for weeks. Trust me, it happens.
