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slowthai joins IDLES for new version of ‘Model Village’
The energetic new version comes alongside the latest episode of Joe Talbot’s BALLEY TV, with deep tan, Nuha Ruby Ra, Katy J Pearson and slowthai.
Sharing the newest episode of his BALLEY TV series, IDLES’ Joe Talbot joined forced with Vans to shoot “In Defence of the Arts,” a nearly hour long episode filmed at House of Vans London.
Featuring interviews and performances from deep tan, Nuha Ruby Ra and Katy J Pearson, Joe calls the show “a conversation about, a celebration of the importance of art and music in our lives”.
The episode also featured slowthai who has hopped on an intense and energetic new version of ‘Model Village’ from IDLES’ September album ‘Ultra Mono’.
Watch the full BALLEY TV episode here, and check out the new version of ‘Model Village’ below.
Revisit our chat with IDLES from our September 2020 issue, and our chat with slowthai from our February issue now!
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