Southern Lord has announced a collaboration between label artists BORIS and Ian Astbury of THE CULT.

This finely-crafted four-song mini release, simply entitled 'BXI', was tracked and mixed in Tokyo in late April.

The release features three new original tracks, as well as a cover of THE CULT's song 'Rain', ethereally vocalized by BORIS guitarist Wata. Art and design for the release was commissioned to Stephen O'Malley (IDEOLOGIC.ORG, SUNNO))).

This past weekend, Ian Astbury made an unannounced appearance with BORIS at the band's performance at Sydney, Australia's Vivid LIVE, blowing fans away with this unexpected set which showcased some of the material from the 'BXI' EP as well as a cover of the classic 'The End' by THE DOORS.

'BXI' EP track listing:

01. Teeth and Claws
02. We are the Witches
03. Rain
04. Magickal Child