French electronic producer Yuksek met Monika in LA at the beginning of 2016. By the end of last spring they had already put together a couple of disco oriented tracks. First of two is “Make It Easy” part of Yuksek’s comeback ep “Sweet Addiction” this summer.

You can stream download it below : https://barclay.lnk.to/SweetAddiction?utm_source=Direct

Album “Nous Horizon” is expected to be released late January 2017 with Monika contributing on another track called “Βreak My Heart”. However the live promotional shows of the album have just started. Premiering his new material for the live audience of Transmusicales http://www.lestrans.com/en/home/ this Thursday, December’s 1st at Hall 8 around midnight, Yuksek will be joined from an all star band of French musicians and Monika as special vocal guest.

Back in February, Monika asked to be featured on iconic music tv show Le Ring for France Télévisions . The show aired on the 21st of May.

First there was an interview with her talking about her influences

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXn0QmH6QrM

and of course the live show can be watched again on the link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k_h79_ymcA

During her Transmusicales debut Monika and her band recorded a killer Deezer session that can now be watched on the link below. Special thanks to everyone who worked hard in order to make this happen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp2-L_BDJKI

May 6, 2016 by BOB BOILEN • When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer’s performances and presence are simply winning. Last fall, I saw her take a hands-in-pockets crowd in New York and turn it into a bunch of dancing, hand-waving fans. Here at the Tiny Desk, the office was singing along as the ebullient singer danced on my desk. She’s a platinum-selling singer-songwriter back in Greece, and her most recent album, Secret In The Dark, is full of spunk and funk. The album was produced by the great Homer Steinweiss, whom you may know as the drummer for the soulful R&B band The Dap-Kings.

Monika Christodoulou’s recent transition from singer of sad songs to purveyor of upbeat jubilance came after she nearly lost her life in a boat fire; she had to swim eight hours in the dark to safety without food or drinkable water. These days, it’s all about a great band grooving, her joyful voice, and that infectious smile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEayGhxI0gk

Oh darling, it’s been a while, wishes for a great and dance-y 2016 y’all! Consequence of Sound premiered Monika’s first ever official remix and it is DFA’s prolific producer, Juan Maclean, on remix duty. CoS also announced Monika’s first international tour dates for the next couple of months, starting from Bootleg Theater in LA on the 23rd of February.

Have a read here

Ouest was kind enough to film a tiny part of Monika’s performance at Transmusicales.

Follow link, watch the videos and get the vibe.

Magic in the air.

http://www.ouest-france.fr/festivals/trans-musicales/transmusicales-2015-avec-monika-le-courant-est-passe-3894201

This weekend Monika returned to France for Transmusicales festival and stop by Le Petit Journal, the infamous TV show about culture in Canal+.There was a mini interview and a minute and a half performance of her hit “Secret In The Dark”.Stream again her premiere TV appearance on French TV following the link .

Monika and Stelios performed an acoustic session of Secret In The Dark (which is apparently a crossover indie hit already in France) for Le Figaro TV. Recorded at the living room of legendary Parisian hotel “Alba”, the song is expected to be one of the highlights of Monika’s forthcoming full band live performance at Transmusicales . Saturday at 10pm at Parc Expo Hall 3.

Watch Le Figaro TV session here: http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/les-avant-scenes-du-figaro-presentent-monika-secret-in-the-dark/4629827879001/

Midday on black Friday the 13th of November, while in Paris, Monika and Stelios (guitar) invited by the infamous French – Greek presenter Nikos Aliagas, to perform as part of his weekly radio show at Europe 1.
During the session they played an acoustic version of Monika’s latest single, “Secret In The Dark” and also did a stripped down cover of Shirelles’ classic “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”.
You can stream and watch both of these performances following the link below.

http://www.europe1.fr/emissions/le-live-de-sortez-du-cadre/monika-interprete-son-tube-secret-in-the-dark-2626695

Later that night, Nikos Aliagas will be the first to break the terrifying news to Monika’s crew and ensure that artist made it back home safe.

Dear friends, those who follow Monika on socials should already be familiar with the following announcement. MONIKA and her band were in Paris when the tragedy occurred. Thankfully all are safe, however, her upcoming date in London has been postponed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to France and everyone affected.
*Ticket holders should by now have been informed by the promoters.