And the Animal, MINKA, NÆ

And The Animal is an up-and-coming, female fronted, Cinematic Electro-Pop trio from Chicago, USA. During the span of eight years, they have evolved their sound and collaborated with musicians from around the world. They have infused their music with a versatile range of genres, going from the sonic hues of house beats, to synth pop and the rawness of some rock guitars. Their sound has taken them places; from Chicago, New York and Mexico City, to the lengths of Milan, Italy, and Perth, Australia. They just came back from their second European tour playing shows in Norway, England, Scotland and Hungary.

Enter the captivating and clever world of NÆ, Chicago-based synth pop and electronic artist. Known for her high-energy live performances with bold visual props and sci-fi narratives, NÆ ignites her audiences with themes of inclusivity, self-expression, and finding one’s inner child. Her sharp wit and humor are balanced with levity, imagination, and a cosmic effervescence. Producer, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Black performs with NÆ as Blizz, and is her core collaborator in the writing and recording process. Black’s production leans into both his sound design experience and jazz influence. NÆ’s music satirizes the absurdities of American aspirational lifestyles – think unicorn parties, sugary coffee drinks, and sexting. Her debut album, Push Button Future, has been applauded as “a dance-pop confection with a biting edge, commenting on modern-day issues of consumerism, commercialism, and influencer culture,” by Scapi Magazine.

Funky, electronic, rock...dance..jazz..sexy..Japanese inspired…well, there's really no way to fully capture the experiences and sounds of Philly-born band, MINKA. But if you want to let your imagination run wild...let's pretend some scientists got in the lab and crossed Bowie with Prince, and then sprinkled in some Talking Heads.