{"id":9194,"date":"2026-07-03T06:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T04:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/galantis-drops-do-you-mind-announces-new-ep\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T06:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T04:45:19","slug":"galantis-returns-with-infectious-new-single-do-you-mind-and-upcoming-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/galantis-returns-with-infectious-new-single-do-you-mind-and-upcoming-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Galantis Returns with Infectious New Single \u2018Do You Mind\u2019 and Upcoming EP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Galantis Returns with \u2018Do You Mind\u2019 and Announces \u2018The Devil\u2019s Tax Return: Volume 1\u2019<\/h1>\n

Electronic music powerhouse Galantis<\/strong> has officially returned to the spotlight, unveiling a fresh single titled \u2018Do You Mind\u2019<\/strong> via Ninja Tune\u2019s Counter Records. This release serves as the lead-up to a highly anticipated EP, The Devil\u2019s Tax Return: Volume 1<\/em>, which is slated for a global release on October 16.<\/p>\n

A Fresh Spin on a UK Bassline Classic<\/h2>\n

\u2018Do You Mind\u2019 is a bold reimagining of the 2007 UK bassline and R&B anthem originally by Paleface featuring Kyla. The track carries a rich history, having gained massive mainstream traction through the 2009 Crazy Cousinz remix and later achieving global ubiquity when Drake famously sampled Kyla\u2019s iconic vocal hook for his 2016 chart-topper, \u2018One Dance.\u2019<\/p>\n

Rather than simply applying a modern sheen to the original, Christian Karlsson-the creative force behind Galantis-has opted for a complete structural reconstruction. By isolating the emotional resonance of Kyla\u2019s original vocal performance, Karlsson builds a new sonic architecture from the ground up.<\/p>\n

\u201cCertain tracks possess an untouchable quality because they perfectly encapsulated a specific moment in time,\u201d Karlsson explains. \u201cMy goal wasn’t to force a total reinvention, but rather to honor the essence of the original while breathing new life into it. It\u2019s a song I\u2019ve cherished for years, and I find great satisfaction in curating and preserving the music that has shaped my own listening habits.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Creative Philosophy Behind \u2018The Devil\u2019s Tax Return\u2019<\/h2>\n

This latest single follows the May release of \u2018Stay Alive,\u2019 marking the second installment in this new creative chapter. The EP\u2019s title, The Devil\u2019s Tax Return<\/em>, offers a glimpse into Karlsson\u2019s mindset-a self-aware, slightly ironic nod to the necessity of innovation while operating within the familiar frameworks of pop and dance music.<\/p>\n

The upcoming EP is a curated collection of reworks that spans diverse genres, featuring interpretations of tracks by Frankie Valli, The Killers, Feist, and The War On Drugs. These selections are deeply personal, serving as a sonic diary of the music Karlsson was immersed in during the formation of his indie-dance trio, Miike Snow. This project represents a return to a period in his career defined by the raw, uninhibited discovery of creative freedom.<\/p>\n

From Pop Architect to Personal Expression<\/h2>\n

Long before the global success of Galantis, Karlsson was a titan of the pop industry under the moniker Bloodshy, working alongside Pontus Winnberg. Their production credits include the Grammy-winning \u2018Toxic\u2019 by Britney Spears, as well as hits like \u2018Piece of Me\u2019 and \u2018Radar,\u2019 alongside collaborations with icons like Madonna and Katy Perry. <\/p>\n

In many ways, The Devil\u2019s Tax Return: Volume 1<\/em> acts as a deliberate counter-narrative to that era. While his early work was often meticulously engineered for radio dominance, this EP is stripped-back and intimate, prioritizing songs that resonate with his personal history over commercial formulas.<\/p>\n

The Devil\u2019s Tax Return: Volume 1 Tracklist<\/h3>\n
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  1. Stay Alive<\/li>\n
  2. Do You Mind<\/li>\n
  3. Can\u2019t Take My Eyes Off You<\/li>\n
  4. When You Were Young<\/li>\n
  5. 1234<\/li>\n
  6. Red Eyes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Global Tour and MIDSOMMAR Expansion<\/h2>\n

    Galantis has maintained a heavy presence on the live circuit, recently delivering high-energy performances at Electric Forest and the San Francisco installment of MIDSOMMAR. The latter is Karlsson\u2019s bespoke event series, designed to foster themes of community, friendship,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    Galantis is back with new music today and has released \u2018Do You Mind\u2018 via Ninja Tune\u2019s Counter Records, and alongside it comes the announcement of his forthcoming EP, The Devil\u2019s Tax Return: Volume 1, due October 16. \u2018Do You Mind\u2019 is a rework of Paleface ft. Kyla\u2019s 2007 UK bassline and R&B track of the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":9195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1166,1167,1168,1169,1170,402,1171,36,87,79,959,1172,417],"class_list":["post-9194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-360music","tag-christian-karlsson","tag-counter-records","tag-do-you-mind","tag-ep-announcement","tag-galantis","tag-kevin","tag-miike-snow","tag-mixtv","tag-music","tag-music-news","tag-new-single","tag-ninja-tune","tag-review-slombardo"],"a3_pvc":{"activated":true,"total_views":2,"today_views":2},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9194"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9196,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9194\/revisions\/9196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}