When Summer Anthems Meet Rock Royalty: SUPER-Hi and Luke Spiller Re-envision a Classic

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when artists who helped shape each other’s careers come full circle. Long before SUPER-Hi (George Tizzard and Rick Parkhouse) were dominating airwaves with the sun-drenched vibes of “Following The Sun,” they were in the trenches with Luke Spiller, co-writing The Struts’ massive breakout, “Could Have Been Me.”

Now, nearly a decade later, the trio has reunited to take on a modern titan: Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know.” On paper, it’s a bold move. How do you touch a song that was once so inescapable? But the result is a masterclass in how to make nostalgia feel completely current.

A Different Shade of Heartbreak

The 2011 original was a masterclass in raw, bitter melancholy. It was the sound of a door slamming shut. But fourteen years later, the sting has faded into something different—and that’s where this version lives.

Luke Spiller—a performer who feels like he was teleported directly from rock’s golden era—brings his signature “Mercury-meets-Jagger” energy to the vocals. He captures the original’s anguish, but it’s filtered through SUPER-Hi’s signature summertime shimmer. Instead of a descent into despair, the track feels like a bird rising over the ocean. It’s the sound of someone who has been deeply hurt but is finally standing tall again. It’s less about the breakup itself and more about the clarity that comes afterward during a long drive or a solo trip to the coast.

Why the Black-and-White Visual Works

For a production duo known for whisking listeners away to tropical, color-saturated paradises, the music video is a total curveball. Shot entirely in black-and-white, the visual stays grounded in reality.

The video follows Spiller on a physical journey through English backroads. There are no flashy distractions or mysterious love interests—just a man, his headphones, and the sea. It’s a polished, moody montage that perfectly balances Spiller’s theatricality with the breezy, daydream aesthetic that SUPER-Hi has perfected.

The Verdict

“Somebody That I Used To Know” isn’t just a cover for the sake of a hook. It’s a reimagining that actually adds a new chapter to the story. If you’re looking for the track that bridges the gap between a late-night drive and a sunrise at the beach, this is it.