Independent electronic and neo-classical artist, composer, producer and singer-songwriter Emika reimagines Textbook Maneuver’s ‘Spacewalks’, delivering a cinematic, atmospheric remix that transforms the original into an immersive journey through sound. The remix arrives 13 November 2026 via Life Science Records.
Born in Milton Keynes to a British father and Czech mother and now based in southern Germany, Emika has earned support from Thom Yorke and BBC Radio 1’s Mary Anne Hobbs across eight critically acclaimed albums, while her solo piano work has surpassed 17 million Spotify streams. Her music has been sampled by The Weeknd and featured across film, television and video games. She has performed at major festivals including Glastonbury and Atlas Weekend, while her immersive audiovisual show If We Disappear has sold out planetariums across Europe. In 2015, she founded Emika Records, an independent platform spanning electronic and classical music.
Hailing from the Bronx and currently based in New Jersey, composer and artist Textbook Maneuver continues to carve out a distinct presence within the experimental electronic landscape. His prior track received a reimagining from IDM pioneer µ-Ziq (Planet Mu), which launched via an exclusive feature in Wonderland Magazine. A classically trained pianist with a punk DIY spirit, he combines intricate sound design with cinematic storytelling, drawing on influences spanning Genesis, Rush, Gary Numan, The Postal Service, U.N.K.L.E. and Phantogram. With a natural affinity for film, TV, and interactive media, Textbook Maneuver is expanding his profile as a film composer and sync artist, blending IDM, ambient, and prog-influenced electronica into expansive soundscapes.
Emika’s reimagining of ‘Spacewalks’ opens with the feeling of drifting through desolate space. Washed-out synthesised pads are layered over swells of vocal samples and undulating basslines, creating a cinematic yet immersive atmosphere. The percussion remains upbeat but loosely defined, with a full kick drum only introduced in the second half of the track, as the rest of the mix is sidechained to its steady rhythm. The track closes on a dramatic, cinematic note, with the percussion falling away as the pads and vocal swells play out their final notes. ‘Spacewalks’ is sure to ensnare fans of Æstral, enjoii, and Bonjr.
Emika shared: “The original track and concept of a space walk sparked so much inspiration, the remix is an intuitive response through my music and studio space. A lot of the textures are micro cuts from the original and the rest I performed live in my studio to capture the true nature of movement in there as a vibe.”
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