Weatherall’s family released a statement about his departure: “We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17th February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital, London.”

“The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. He was being treated in hospital but unfortunately the blood clot reached his heart. His death was swift and peaceful.”

Weatherall is a notable figure in the scene of alternative and electronic dance music. Born on April 6, 1963 in Berkshire, he jump-started his career in music by working as a freelance music journalist and for the Boy’s Own fanzine with Terry Farley, Cymon Eckel, and Steve Mayes. He then released his own music under Boy’s Own Recordings, his very own record label.

The legendary DJ rose to high popularity in the late 1980s thanks to his work in the UK’s acid house scene. He was once selected to DJ at Shoom, one of the iconic nightclubs in London, and from this musical endeavour, he then went on to establish his record label alongside the production team Bocca Juniors.

His other famous works include numerous remixed tracks for various artists. Among such works are the tracks by Björk, Siouxsie Sioux, New Order, Manic Street Preachers, James, and My Bloody Valentine.

Nevertheless, Weatherall’s work for Primal Scream is probably the most recognised. He is named as one of the producers of Primal Scream’s third album Screamadelica, which won the Mercury Music Prize in 1992 and has sold over three million copies globally.

It could be said that Weatherall has been one of the very few talented musicians who have come up with musical innovation. For him, he is the one who shatters the border between indie rock music and electronic dance music.

Weatherall also embarked on a solo career in 2006. He launched a new record lable, Rotter’s Golf Club, and produced for The Asphodells and at his nightclub A Love from Outer Space. He will always be remembered as a musical talent who creates such great impacts on British music scene. Rest in peace.

Video Premiere for Jah Wobble ‘A Very British Coup’
ft. The Pop Group’s own Mark Stewart, Youth, Richard Dudanski & Keith Levene, a ‘post-punk supergroup’
+ Interview w/ Mark Stewart
(via @PopMatters)

US CD edition out now @80proofmedia

Read / Watch: https://t.co/rNfXXk5mIf pic.twitter.com/KlpXoOlWlP

— The Pop Group (@ThePopGroup) January 30, 2020

Originally the single was only available on vinyl, but as of today it is available digitally, on iTunes and Apple Music. The song has a running time of 6 minutes and 11 seconds and has lyrics such as “forbidden London, secret Britain” with the main hook being “if only you knew, a very British coup”. Stewart’s vocal is uniquely gripping, and can be heard echoing the lyrics in the background.

According to Stewart, the song has another title, an alternative, ‘Forbidden London’, which has a similar effect even if it’s not quite as obvious as the original name. The singer has said that the song doesn’t actually mention Brexit, but listeners can make their own deductions based on the context in which they are listening. Given the day of the digital release and the lyrics, it is to be assumed that, on some level, the song is about Brexit and the anger felt by many people across Britain.

‘A Very British Coup’ is a three track single from Jah Wobble’s album ‘Post Punk Apocalypse Dub’ which also features the named musicians, along with broadcaster and author Vivein Goldman as well as singer Hollie Cook. The other two tracks are a dogma instrumental dub mix and a special radio edit.

Mark Stewart has said that “there’s talk of gigs”, meaning that we may be hearing more from this newly formed group, and even get to watch them live. Jah Wobble is currently touring with his band, ‘The Invaders of the Heart'; he began on 16/01/2020 at The Cavern in Liverpool and will travel all over the UK, ending on 15/02 at Rescue Rooms in Nottingham. Tickets are available on his website.

Brexit was voted to happen in 2016 and marks the UK departing from the European Union after over 40 years. It has taken four years and many extensions to reach this point, when Britain will now enter a transition period and begin negotiations.

The musicians on this track and the album are all hugely talented; Levene and Dudanski have both continued to work on various projects, both in music and other avenues. Mark Stewart has released six solo albums, while Youth focused on producing, working on many albums for artists. Weatherall has produced for bands including Primal Scream and released his own solo album.

Watch the video below or buy the track on iTunes.