Jon Hopkins Astounded by Abbey Road Studios' Achievements: "They've Pulled off Something Truly Incredible"

In a groundbreaking collaboration, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has launched the Abbey Road Studios Mode in its latest model, the Polestar 3. This innovative sound mode, co-developed by Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins, aims to elevate the in-car listening experience.

The Abbey Road Studios Mode offers four unique presets - Intimate, Expansive, Open, and Energised - designed to cater to various musical preferences. Grammy-nominated electronic music producer Jon Hopkins was invited to create new music for the Intimate and Expansive presets. For the Expansive preset, Hopkins aimed to capture the sound of Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios, known for its iconic acoustics.

Meanwhile, rising jazz star Corto.alto spent a day in Abbey Road Studio Two to showcase the new in-car listening experience. Corto.alto found being in Polestar 3 "so cool" and was invited to reimagine two of his most impactful tracks for the Abbey Road Studios Mode launch in Polestar 3.

Jon Hopkins also felt fortunate to work on this project in one of the most famous rooms in music at Abbey Road Studios. Hopkins created a subtle, contemplative piece for the Intimate preset, adding another layer of sophistication to the Polestar 3's audio experience.

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

This collaboration between Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins marks a significant step forward in the evolution of in-car audio. With its focus on quality and innovation, the Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3 promises to redefine the way we experience music while on the move.