Moby Revisits 'Natural Blues' with BLOND:ISH and Kiko Franco

Moby has collaborated with artists BLOND:ISH and Kiko Franco, alongside vocalist Jacob Lusk, to release an updated version of the iconic track ‘Natural Blues’. This new rendition comes through Defected Records and follows a memorable moment at Coachella 2026 where Moby invited Lusk to perform an acoustic version of the original during his set. The performance sparked significant interest and demand for a club-friendly version, which this release now fulfills.

Originally from Moby's groundbreaking album ‘Play’, released in 1999, ‘Natural Blues’ featured a sample from Vera Hall's a cappella piece ‘Trouble So Hard’. The original track had a profound impact on the electronica scene at the turn of the millennium, and the new version aims to capture that essence while introducing a modern club vibe. BLOND:ISH infuses the track with her signature Ibiza-inspired house sound, while Kiko Franco contributes a percussive, Latin-tinged energy that elevates the remix.

The 2026 reinterpretation of ‘Natural Blues’ retains the haunting vocal quality that fans cherish, but it also features Jacob Lusk at the forefront, providing soulful new vocals that add an emotionally resonant anchor to the track. This release is not the first collaboration among these artists; they previously joined forces to release another version of ‘Natural Blues’ in 2025. However, the memorable Coachella performance with Lusk has transformed the conversation around the track, propelling this new version into the spotlight.

Alongside the single mix, this new package also includes a music video and an extended club version, making it more suited for peak-time play in dance clubs. Moby's artistic journey continues as he pays homage to the roots of electronic music, having recently celebrated UK rave culture during a live performance at On The Beach Brighton. BLOND:ISH, who remains active in Ibiza’s vibrant music scene through her community projects, sees this release as an evolution of her artistic endeavors.

With streams available on all major platforms, the 2026 version of ‘Natural Blues’ is a timely release that resonates with both longtime fans of Moby and a new generation of club-goers eager for fresh sounds infused with nostalgia.