Emily King Is Uncontainable On Dance-Ready Machinedrum Remix Of ‘Can’t Hold Me’: Exclusive

New York-based singer-songwriter Emily King is going to be one tough dance partner to keep up with on the remix for her single “Can’t Hold Me,” premiering today (Sept. 30) exclusively on Billboard.
The song comes from an upcoming remix set that will reimagine King’s latest album Scenery, released in February. The fittingly-named Change of Scenery: Remix EP arrives on Oct. 11 ATO Records with remixes by the likes of Taylor McFerrin, Wantigga and the previously released Wynne Bennett-produced “Forgiveness” single.
“When ATO approached me with the remix concept, I was really excited about the prospect of having a fresh take on these records," King tells Billboard. “Plus, I grew up in the '90s, when remixes were almost mandatory to an artist’s catalogue. It’s been super fun hearing how these talented artists interpret the music in ways I wouldn’t have imagined.”
The latest remix comes from North Carolina native Machinedrum, who chops up the original’s dreamy flourishes and funky backbeat to create a collage of kaleidoscopic exuberance. The intimate, sensual tension that King dances around on the original track becomes an all-out sultry affair as the new production makes space for an irresistible dance beat led by propulsive production and spacey synths.
“‘Can’t Hold Me,’ like most of Emily’s songs, is such a powerfully visual song,” Machinedrum adds. “This feeling of independence that the lyrics evoke inspired me to make a celebratory version of the song.”
Change of Scenery will coincide with a massive U.S. tour supporting Sara Bareilles, with dates listed below the jump.
Catch the Machinedrum remix of “Can’t Hold Me” below and check out the EP pre-save link here.
Tour Dates
Oct. 5 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
Oct. 6 — Nashville, TN @ Grand Ole Opry House
Oct. 8 — Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
Oct. 11 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
Oct. 12 — Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct. 13 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
Oct. 15 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
Oct. 16 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
Oct. 18 –: Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Oct. 19 — West Valley City, UT @ Maverik Center
Oct. 22 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
Oct. 24 — Portland, OR @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Oct. 26 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
Oct. 29 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Oct. 30 — Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
Nov. 1 — Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Nov. 2 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
Nov. 11 — Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre
Nov. 12 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Nov. 15 — Moon Township, PA @ UPMC Events Center
Nov. 16 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
Nov. 18 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
Nov. 19 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Nov. 20 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Nov. 22 — Jacksonville, FL @ Daily's Palace
Nov. 23 — Sunrise, FL @ BB&T Center
Nov. 24 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
Nov. 26 — Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre