Abbey Road Studios Collaborates with Jon Hopkins: Remarkable Work Achieved

Polestar, the electric performance brand, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the in-car audio experience with the launch of Abbey Road Studios Mode in their latest electric vehicle, the Polestar 3. This innovative feature, co-developed by Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins, aims to replicate the iconic sounds of the famous Abbey Road Studios through four unique presets.

The collaboration sees renowned artists such as Jon Hopkins and up-and-coming jazz star corto.alto contributing to the project. Jon Hopkins, a Grammy-nominated musician known for his big collaborations and innovative ideas, found the experience of working on this project at Abbey Road Studios particularly special due to its historical significance.

For the Intimate preset, Hopkins created a subtle, contemplative piece that mimics the quiet and private feeling of being in one of the studio's control rooms. On the other hand, the music for the Expansive preset was designed to capture the sound of Studio Two, a creative space at the heart of Britain's music scene since 1931. The Expansive preset feels both vast and personal, simultaneously embracing space and detail.

The collaboration with corto.alto was arranged to showcase the unique sonic characteristics of Abbey Road Studios Mode in the Polestar 3. His music was created to showcase the depth of the new in-car listening experience. Corto.alto, in his turn, found the experience of being in the Polestar 3 and recording at Abbey Road Studio Two to be cool.

The marketing campaign for Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3 also features professional cyclist Demi Vollering and American basketball player Kevin Love, highlighting the brand's commitment to speed, performance, design, purpose, well-being, and creativity.

In addition to the unique presets, Abbey Road Studios Mode offers a producer mode that provides users with granular customisation of their audio experience. The mode is available exclusively with the Bowers & Wilkins audio system in the Polestar 3.

With the launch of Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3, Polestar continues to push the boundaries of innovation, offering its customers an unparalleled in-car audio experience that reflects the rich history and sonic excellence of Abbey Road Studios.