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COLD WAR KIDS Release ‘COMPLAINER (REMIXES)’

Cold War Kids have announced the release of ‘COMPLAINER (REMIXES)’, comprising all-new remixes of their acclaimed new single, ‘Complainer.’ The eclectic five-track EP includes dynamic new versions spanning sun-drenched house to industrial techno to stripped piano, remade and remodeled by such luminaries as Dr. Iceman, Tom Furse, Samia, 3L Sereno, and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated production duo, DJDS (Kanye West, The National, Burna Boy), the latter of which is streaming now. ‘COMPLAINER (REMIXES)’ is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

‘Complainer’ is featured on Cold War Kids’ acclaimed new album, ‘NEW AGE NORMS 1’, available now in a variety of formats via CWKTWO/AWAL. The track – co-written with multi-platinum songwriter Bonnie McKee (Katy Perry, Rita Ora) and Electric Guest’s Asa Taccone – has quickly proven a multi-format radio favorite, currently ascending the top 5 at Triple A whilst fast rising up the Top 20 at Alternative outlets across America. In addition,’Complainer’ was recently joined by a powerful acoustic version, ‘Complainer (Strings & Keys),’ available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

Cold War Kids recently heralded ‘NEW AGE NORMS 1’ with extraordinary performances of ‘Complainer’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Ellen. Rolling Stone applauded “the lively number,” on Colbert noting, “In the clip, the band members give the funky number an energetic performance, complete with dance moves and a hooky chorus. ‘You say you want to change this world,’ frontman Nathan Willett howls. ‘Well, do you really believe in magic?/But you can only change yourself/Don’t sit around and complain about it.’”