R-TYPE I

R-TYPE I is a 2026 EP by Los Angeles-based band HEALTH, primarily functioning as a curated collection of remixes alongside the original track 'DON’T KILL YOURSELF'. Following their established pattern of collaborative releases (such as the DISCO series), this EP sees the band's signature 'heavy-soft' dynamic reinterpreted through the lenses of industrial techno, darkwave, and synthwave producers. The project highlights the band's deep integration into the cyberpunk and gaming subcultures, featuring contributors like HVDES and Tokyo Rose who specialize in high-intensity electronic music. Sonically, the EP is characterized by extreme compression, digital noise textures, and a 'wall of sound' approach to electronic production. It serves as a bridge between their studio albums, maintaining their presence in the dark electronic scene while offering club-ready versions of their more melodic compositions. Critical reception typically notes the band's ability to maintain their identity even when their songs are dismantled and rebuilt by outside producers.