Emika

very much steeped in the berlin sound, emika’s debut is a spectacular meeting of goth-noir, minimal techno & dubstep.

born in the uk, of czech heritage, now living in berlin having experienced bristol as the city transitioned from d&b to dubstep (she went to the 1st parties organised by pinch). all of these influences melt together & while emika’s approach to composition evolved, she worked with berlin's legendary engineer rashad becker to craft the unique sound of her record. influenced by delia derbyshire (the legendary radiophonic workshop composer) for her questing spirit, this is inspiring, sultry, seductive future-noir that comes across like soap & skin remixed for an uber-cool berlin nightclub. recommended for fans of everyone from portishead to various production to the ostgut ton label output. “a unique, unnerving voice. it lends itself to 12 fascinating electro-symphonic constructions” 4/5 – mojo.