Club Kid companion EP features two Arthur Russell covers

A24 Music has released a five-song EP accompanying Jordan Firstman’s film Club Kid, pairing club tracks with two interpretations of Arthur Russell’s “The Boy With A Smile.” The film is now in theaters.

Christine And The Queens and Nirosta Steel each recorded a version of the Russell song for the EP. Shygirl, Brutalismus 3000 and Moby provide the other three tracks. Nirosta Steel previously collaborated with Russell and released his own collection, My Skyscraper.

“The Boy With A Smile” reportedly also appears in the film. Russell probably recorded the song around 1985, but it remained unreleased until its inclusion on his posthumous 2023 album Picture Of Bunny Rabbit.

Firstman wrote and directed Club Kid and also stars in it. The independent film, which debuted at Cannes, follows a nightclub promoter who discovers he has a 10-year-old son and must care for him. Firstman’s acting credits include I Love LA and English Teacher.