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Pop / Rock 12/07/2017

Daughter Of Renowned Classical Violinist Carves Out Her Own Genre Of 'Pop Macabre'

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New York, NY (Top40 Charts) As the daughter of famed violinist, Paul Robertson (founder of the Medici quartet), the 'high priestess' of 'Pop Macabre', Calista Kazuko, was born into a bohemian family where classical music was a staple part of the diet. But now, the eccentric London based singer-songwriter is all about high art, high class, high gloss and high drama. She's a Jew-panese goddess with a grand piano in tow; Amanda Palmer with a Vogue makeover, a loaded gun in her handbag and an occasional accordion.

All of this encapsulates the dark character and sinister inner demon of Calista Kazuko whose classical roots at the Royal Academy of Music have been jettisoned and instead, she is carving out her own genre with a diamond-edged blade which she likes to call 'pop-noir', perfectly and elegantly exhibited in her latest single from herProject: Love Me EP, 'Life With Ivy'.

After the intense diva-carnage of her first single, 'Poison', The evocative, lightly jazz-inflected'Life With Ivy' is a gentle, shimmering numberthat tells the story of two women; one lost, one longing.The new single reveals a glimpse of a new layer to Calista's complex musical persona- juxtaposed to her previous releases, listeners are now seeing a new side to her; one of sensitive vulnerability.

Calista's way with a grand piano,story-telling songwriting and sophisticated performance style blend together into a dry, heady cocktail that will leave your emotions exposed and giddy. She's not so much lightning in a bottle as the conjuror of the storm. High concept videos and live shows have earned her a reputation as an unrelenting force from LA to London, winning fans with her dynamic voice and captivating songwriting, and garnering her comparisons with Florence and the Machine, Diamanda Galas, Tori Amos and Regina Spektor.

Speaking of her new EP, Calista noted 'I consider it to be my first proper EP. This is the one that really excites me. I've worked with labels and managers who have tried to commercialise me, and this is the first thing that I've done where I've felt I'm really being me.'

Artist: Calista Kazuko Track: 'Life With Ivy' Release Date: 21/07/17
FFO: Regina Spektor, Diamanda Galas, Kate Bush






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