Scottish synth pop sensations Chvrches have a history of commissioning
remixes for each of their chart topping albums. Given the cinematic concept of
their latest Screen Violence they wanted to get a composer involved who worked
in that universe. Singer and percussionist Lauren Mayberry said that the master
of horror John Carpenter was the top of their wish list elaborating that "His
films and music have been so impactful on us over the years, and without the
stories he created I am not sure that the concept of Screen Violence (and female
narratives within the album) would exist in the way they do." They decided to
reach for the stars and contact Carpenter's team and to their delight Carpenter
was excited by the idea.
