A L P H A B E T presents: EMIKA + Nina Kohout
DATE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH
TIME: 7PM
TICKETS: £12 + BF
AGE: 18+
Emika is a critically acclaimed, visionary composer, musician and producer, with multiple credits in TV &film.
Sounds like: Emika’s ‘Haze’ sounds like a mix of Thom Yorke, Burial, Nils Frahm, all swirled together in a colourful yet creamy mix. An astonishing live experience.
Released On: Ninjatune & Emika Records
Collaborated With: The Prague Philharmonic, Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy), St Vincent, Nina Kraviz, Len Faki, Amon Tobin, Fink, The Weeknd, Marcel Dettmann, Brand Brauer Frick, Pinch, Rebekah.
Praise for Emika:
“I hope she becomes very famous.” - Thom Yorke
“Diamond hard production and a Symphonic level of detail in sound that leads to new discoveries on every listen.” - Robert Ames (London Contemporary Orchestra)
“She is sonically out of this world.” - The Weeknd
“Emika’s effortless performances… sound just as good, if not even better, on stage than they do on record.” - DJ Mag
“She’s already worlds apart, worth praising to the skies.” - Classic Pop Mag
“A glamorous Zola Jesus.” - Uncut Mag
Support from Nina Kohout
Slovakia-born, UK-based artist Nina Kohout is a sonic storyteller who intertwines the haunting ambience of ancient Slovak folklore, classical music elements, and dark electronica.
“Beautiful, charming and astutely stripped-down chamber pop” - Louder than War
“There’s a vibe of Goldfrapp and Portishead in the arrangement, which makes an excellent backdrop for Nina’s haunting vocal.” - Freshonthenet
“packed with influences from classical music, folk songs, traditional waltzes and even elements of Arabic composition.” - Under the Radar
“A mesmerising experience.” - Brighton and Hove News