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.
Tiny Desk
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.
Juan’s remix & tour dates
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 + TRANSMUSICALES
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.
CANAL + TV APPEARANCE
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 .
Le Figaro TV – SITD acoustic
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/
Europe 1 Acoustic Session
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.
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.
London show postponed due to Paris events
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.
Club Med playlist 4 Q
Bonjour!While in Paris for “Secret In The Dark” promo week, Q magazine strikes back and publishes a Monika curated playlist related to new Club Med Disco jams.
Enjoy and soundtrack your weekend with it, especially if you’re in Europe. Also, get ready for Monika’s London live debut. She is playing Hoxton’s Courtyard on Tuesday 17th of November.
Get your tickets here http://www.seetickets.com/event/monika/the-courtyard/917268
Play loud Q playlist here http://www.qthemusic.com/12794/artist-playlist-monikas-neo-club-med-disco/
Babyboy video premieres via Q Magazine
Almost ten days before Monika’s live debut in London (November 17th at Courtyard, Hoxton),Q magazine premiered a brand new Monika video for opener track Babyboy.
Directed by long time friend Spyros Dahlias, the key concept of the video is to take the Greek singer songwriter and the viewer on a sci-fi dreamy “journey”.
Read all about it and of course watch the video on the following link.
http://www.qthemusic.com/12800/premiere-watch-monikas-new-video-for-babyboy/