The new track, IKA is inspired by Greek mythology, the story of Icarus, as Elizabete portrays a luminous perspective amongst an experiential electronic backdrop of ideas. Elizabete is reminiscent in places of Efterklang, Bjork or Aphex Twin. Delicate harmonies intertwine, as sounds merge with moments of pure industrial experimentation. Elizabete seeks out the world of Icarus as she soars metaphorically reaching for the sun, demonstrating a courageous and experimental soul, as she cautiously searches for new worlds. The video has borne in collaboration with new media artist Zane Zelmene, exploring the intersection between technology and nature. Elizabete Balčus creates a musical cosmos, looping flute and voice, clicking electro pop beats, synthesizers and veg plot, taking you to a blissed-out state. Live performances engage the audience with a psychedelic and theatrical performance, both bewildering and mesmerising demonstrating Elizabete’s personal drive to create and to dream more.
A Latvian musician and performance artist Elizabete Balčus creates neo-psychedelic dream pop from collaged, genre juxtapositions that are simultaneously melodic and experimental working with a strong visual aesthetic that draws upon modern surrealism, contemporary fashion and geometric imagery. Elizabete attended The Latvian Academy of Music in order to study classical and jazz flute, plus opera vocal in Rome’s Santa Cecilia Academy. Having released her debut album ‘Conarium’ under the UK label ‘Liminal Noise’, was nominated for Latvian Music Recording Award ‘Zelta Mikronfons’ 2017 for best alternative / indie pop album of the year and was nominated for the Latvian ‘Mercury Prize’– ‘Austras Balva’, for best album of 2017. Elzabete has been busy of the last year performing at live festivals including: Eurosonic Noorderslag, Tallinn Music Week, WestWay LAB, Scenica Festival, The Great Escape, Reeperbahn Festival Live Shows
