Bathing Suits team up with Mandy, Indiana’s Valentine Caulfield on electric re-work of ‘I Can Be A Freak’

The track was the break-out single from the Leeds indie group, and has now been reimagined alongside the singer for the noise-rock group Mandy, Indiana.

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Like the original, the new reworked version stays loyal to the initial sound – leaning into aggressive, charismatic guitar riffs and elaborate electronic elements throughout.

This time though, Caulfield works to bring a new level of adrenaline to the mix.

The new single comes amid a big year for the Leeds group, with them releasing debut EP ‘KILL BATHING SUITS’ earlier this year via Underplay Recordings, and also playing three memorable gigs as part of The Great Escape.

At the festival, they were named winners of the festival’s prestigious Steve Strange Award, and both they and NME Cover stars Mandy, Indiana were named as some of the top sets that NME caught at the 2026 event.

For Mandy, Indiana, we wrote: “Valentine Caulfield is utterly riveting as she commands the stage, addresses the crowd on violence against women and commemorates Nakba Day in a statement of solidarity with Palestine before finally getting into the crowd to join the mosh pit.

A powerful performance we won’t forget anytime soon.”.

Bathing Suits are set to now join Man/Woman/Chainsaw on tour across the UK, and shows include a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on October 7. They are also set to take their new EP on the road for a run of in-store appearances.

With Mandy, Indiana, when the French/Mancunian band graced the NME Cover, they spoke to us about how they honed into their unique, industrial dance sound.

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