Ellen Allien - Nost RMXS 1 (2017) Hi-Res

Allien released Nost earlier this year, and it was one the Bpitch boss' best albums. Now she has drafted in a heavyweight roster of artists to remix tracks from it. First up is Emmanuel Top, who is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. The French producer's take on "Call Me" sees him drop a slamming, metallic rhythm and turn Allien's vocals into a mysterious alien signal. Rod's take on "Mind Journey" is more functional than esoteric, and revolves around a dense, percussive rhythm, while Detroit veteran K.Hand also gets to grips with "Call Me". She goes straight for the jugular, dropping punchy drums and a pulsating, acid-heavy bass. Skudge are the final remixers on this instalment, and their version of "Mind Journey" is different again, its skipping rhythm full of atmospheric textures.