Anika shares new music for the first time since the release of her new album, Change (out now on Sacred Bones), ahead of her North American headline tour next month with live musicians Sally Wanda Whitton (bass, vox), Eilis Kiera Frawley (drums), and Zooey Rosa Agro (keys, vox). Tickets are on sale now here. The cover of Psychic TV’s “Godstar” appears on Sacred Bones’ Todo Muere SBXVcompilation out May 27th, and was recorded in tribute to the late Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, one of Anika’s biggest inspirations.
“Psychic TV, specifically the album Orchids, has been a huge influence on my music and human psyche over this musical life,” says Anika. “[Genesis] is a big inspiration, the humor and investigation element in their work. I remember going to a talk in NYC where G recommended that no-one finish art school. I like this concept. Perhaps it leaves things unfinished and room for the individual to grow shoots, continue on their own journey. Perhaps this is like music school or any creative school. I think G specifically thought the place was bull and that they could do it better on their own terms, which turned out great. They also told a story about an art school work, which involved a used tampon in the shell of a clock. It was called Period Piece. I like the humor in this piece and the deconstruction of social boundaries. They are for sure an inspiration, in how to do things your own way, carve out your own path and don’t worry too much about what other people are doing.”
Listen to Anika’s “Godstar” (Psychic TV Cover)
Anika Tour Dates
Sat. May 14 – Austin, TX @ Oblivion Access Festival
Sun. May 15 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
Mon. May 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Tue. May 17 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
Wed. May 19 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
Thu. May 20 – Seattle, WA @ Vera Project
Fri. May 21 – Vancouver, BC @ The Fox Cabaret
Mon. Mon. May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Wed. May 25 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
Thu. May 26 – Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre
Sat. May 28 – New York, NY @ Knockdown Center
Sun. May 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Mon. May 30 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Tue. May 31 – Knoxville, TN @ Pilot Light
Wed. June 1 – Nashville, TN @ Third Man Records
Thu. June 2 – Memphis, TN @ Crosstown Arts
Fri. June 3 – Dallas, TX @ Cheap Steaks
Keep your mind open.
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[Thanks to Jaycee and Patrick at Pitch Perfect PR.]