New Music: Emika – The Anti Universe

Emika celebrates the tenth anniversary of her debut self-titled album with a series of releases going under the title of Vega. First up is the left-field electronica/techno fusion that is The Anti Universe.

Emika is currently in Berlin, and the dark, metronomic percussion that centres the song echoes the late-night sound of the city. But as befits an artist who has never sat still musically, the future-scoping primality of the track takes flight as the ever-changing, genre-defying backdrop to a spoken-word monologue that comes across like an exciting, occasionally overwhelming voyage in cyber-evangelism.

Emika says upcoming releases will feature collaborations with Horace Andy (Massive Attack), Leila Moss (The Duke Spirit), and techno legend Rødhåd. She adds, “The challenges that lay in front of any career artist are unchanging yet simple. Self-doubt can shatter any artistic vision and the universal illusion that something’s good because it’s got big numbers attached to it. I’ve always managed to find a way past these trials, listen to my heart and push myself hard to make the most outstanding music I possibly can while having faith in my ability to sell it myself. My career path continues to be an incredibly colourful one – I‘ve made many friendships through music and I’m grateful for everyone who has joined my journey so far.”

The Anti Universe is officially released on the 19^th of February. In the meantime, you can listen to more of their music on Spotify and Apple Music. Hit up their Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram socials to find out more about Vega and The Anti Universe.

Photo by Bet Orten