Bathing Suits Collaborate with Valentine Caulfield on High-Energy Rework of ‘I Can Be A Freak’

Leeds-based indie outfit Bathing Suits have partnered with Valentine Caulfield of Mandy, Indiana to deliver a reimagined version of their breakout hit, ‘I Can Be A Freak’.

While the rework remains faithful to the original’s aggressive guitar riffs and intricate electronic textures, Caulfield’s contribution injects a fresh surge of adrenaline into the track.

“I discovered Bathing Suits after meeting Freyja [Blevins] at one of our shows earlier this year, and it was love at first listen,” Caulfield remarked. “Their music is exciting, provocative, and danceable. For a band so young, they possess a rare and clear sense of identity.”

Caulfield continued, “When they asked me to record a verse, the answer was an immediate yes. In ten years, when Bathing Suits are filling arenas globally, I can honestly say I loved them before it was cool.”

The collaboration arrives during a landmark year for the Leeds group, following the release of their debut EP, ‘KILL BATHING SUITS’, via Underplay Recordings and a series of standout performances at The Great Escape.

During the festival, Bathing Suits were honored with the prestigious Steve Strange Award. Both they and Mandy, Indiana were highlighted as must-see acts of the 2026 event.

Reviewers praised Bathing Suits for their “electro-punk” energy, noting that their high-intensity sets—featuring tracks like ‘Empathy’ and ‘I Can Be A Freak’—are perfectly tailored for the intimate, high-energy atmosphere of Brighton’s late-night venues.

Mandy, Indiana have similarly earned acclaim for their riveting live presence, with Valentine Caulfield noted for her commanding stage presence and powerful social commentary during performances.

Bathing Suits are now preparing to join Man/Woman/Chainsaw on a UK tour, including a stop at London’s Electric Ballroom on October 7, alongside a series of in-store appearances to promote their new EP.

Reflecting on Mandy, Indiana’s industrial dance aesthetic, guitarist Scott Fair explained their fascination with unconventional sounds: “We were attracted to unexpected rhythms—things you can dance to, but don’t normally dance to. There is something incredibly exciting about dancing to experimental noise and erratic percussion.”

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