LAPS’ Who Me? already sounded like a dub mix when it came out on MIC last summer so it’s pretty interesting to see where it goes with these remixers - on one side M. Geddes Gengras, the modular synthesist behind dancehall label Duppy Gun, and on the other Vancouver’s D.Tiffany and Melbourne’s Roza Terenzi, updaters of breaks and IDM from the 90s to now.
Gengras opens the subject material up into a thick, organic scape of dancehall details embedded in a density of sound design recalling a Model 500 production - psychedelic space, overdrive, curling feedback.
Tiffany and Terenzi eschew breaks and pads for a rooted, tracky take, bracing the raucous energy of the original with huge toms and skitting snares, but prising its percussive details into a whirling chrome glitter playing with tropes of UK techno in the 90s, creating something starry-eyed yet sure-footed.
These remixes mark a collaboration with NYC’s DFA label, and show LAPS tightening their grip on the world - including featuring in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty catwalk show.
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released October 19, 2018
Remixed by Duppy Gun, D.Tiffany & Roza Terenzi
All tracks Written, Arranged & Produced by LAPS
Artwork by Kristina McCormick
Under worldwide exclusive license to Music Inspires Change Records Ltd (except North America under exclusive license to DFA Records)
MIC thanks: LAPS, Laura Murray, Paul Camo, Theodore Leanse, Kris Jones, SunCut, Jeyda Bicer, Tom Lilley, Aneesh Patel.
Glaswegian duo Alicia Matthews (SUE ZUKI/ Organs of Love) and Cassie Ezeji (Golden Teacher) were neighbourhood sweethearts
who cemented their love over the Tascam analogue tape recorder in Glasgow’s Green Door Studio back in 2011. Frequently compared to the likes of ESG and Lizzy Mercier Descloux yet the pair cite Ru Paul as their main influence....more
supported by 20 fans who also own “Who Me? Remixes (excl. North America)”
Literally sickening record and wonderful message and cause and cant wait for more collaborative projects like this, worth whatever dollar you have.
Esto si valio la pena! gracialabendicida
supported by 19 fans who also own “Who Me? Remixes (excl. North America)”
All the tracks are great but Stepper is the standout for me! pounding syncopated kicks, rolling handdrums and playful sample work, dancefloor destroyer. Jack G.
Minimalism at its stark and driving best, “Air's World Vol. 1” pairs pointillist electronics with whispering rhythms. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 17, 2017