Smalltown Supersound presents part one of a two part remix series of Kelly Lee Owens 2020 acclaimed second solo album Inner Song. Fresh off releasing her own excellent album on Hyperdub, Loraine James’ version distils Owens’ vocals into jukey micro portions over a stepping house hybrid take on ‘Wake Up’. Breaka follows in the form of his recent outings with his concoction of ‘Re-Wild’ featuring throwback UK rave vibes and chunky breaks, with Owens’ vocals elevating it into a panoramic, mid-tempo banger.

After releasing her sophomore album Inner Song in the midst of the pandemic, Kelly Lee Owens was faced with the sudden realisation that her world tour could no longer go ahead. Keen to make use of this untapped creative energy, she made the spontaneous decision to go to Oslo instead. There was no overarching plan, it was simply a change of scenery and a chance for some undisturbed studio time. It just so happened that her flight from London was the last before borders were closed once again. The blank page project was underway.

Kelly Lee Owens' masterful second album Inner Song finds the convention-blurring techno producer and singer / songwriter diving deep into her own psyche—excoriating the struggles she's faced over the last several years and exploring personal pain while embracing the beauty of the natural world. It's a leap in artistry from a musician who burst forth on the scene with a confident, rich sound, and Inner Song is endlessly enticing when it comes to what Owens is capable of.