- The Akash Ganga EP was a bold step forward for the India-born, Italy-based artist Petit Singe, where an exploration of her roots merged with fearsome sound design that veered between steely and soulful. Holly Dicker mentioned Aïsha Devi as a reference point in her review, a perceptive observation—Devi is on the team assembled here to deliver four remixes. The emotional tension so prevalent in Devi's work is instantly identifiable on her "Necromedia Mix" of "Akash Ganga," which draws upon multiple tracks from the original EP. From rapid gunfire to straining vocal touches, the interplay between violence and tenderness merges with Singe's style beautifully.
The Haunter regular Weightausend takes a much subtler approach to "OXO," riding on a wave of Shruti Box tones before letting rip with some intricately configured drums. Zuli uses an extensive range of digital tools on his "Astrogangsta" version of "OXO," crafting a densely packed slice of crunching electronica that's aligned with the post-club spirit of the original. Jesse Osborne-Lanthier packs percussive heft into his version of the emotive "27.09.87." He handles the delicate melodic parts with poise, remoulding them without losing their emotional resonance. It highlights the richness in his and Petit Singe's sound, not to mention the potential of this fertile corner of experimental electronic music.
TracklistA1 Akash Ganga (Aïsha Devi Necromedia Mix)
A2 OXO (Weightausend Fast Mix)
B1 OXO (Zuli Astrogangsta Mix)
B2 27.09.87 (Jesse Osborne-Lanthier Alteration)