Ioanna Gika

Ioanna Gika is a Greek-origin singer-songwriter and former member of the duo Io Echo. She released her debut solo album Thalassa in 2019, blending dark pop, electronic and gothic-folk elements.

Debut solo album 'Thalassa' (2019); former member of Io Echo; described in reviews as combining electronic, art-pop and gothic-folk styles; themes in Thalassa include grief and resilience, with the sea as a central metaphor.

Review(s) describe Thalassa as a dark-pop, electronic record steeped in gothic-folk atmosphere. Themes center on grief, political unease and personal upheaval, using the sea as a central metaphor. Ioanna's voice is repeatedly praised as both fragile and hypnotic. Production mixes 80s-influenced synths, throbbing drums and orchestral touches.

For:Fans of dark art-pop, electronic-tinged singer-songwriters and listeners who appreciate Kate Bush, Chelsea Wolfe, Portishead and Radiohead-like atmospheres.