Lyra Pramuk
Compelled by collectivity, spirituality, consciousness and care, the Berlin-based, American multidisciplinary artist Lyra Pramuk has conceived a unique form of devotional music. It doesn't have to involve formal religion; to Lyra, devotion is the beating heart of her artistry, a way for her to harmonize the open-ended potential of the human voice with the magic of technology as it rapidly evolves. And it roots her latest album 'Hymnal', her own book of transformational worship songs. Exploring the ecstatic genesis of sacred ritual practices, it cultivates many of the themes introduced on her acclaimed 2020 debut 'Fountain'. Lyra draws from folk, house, techno, gospel and her formal classical education, working alongside the Sonar Quartett string ensemble to construct a symphony of the universe that coaxes listeners across dividing lines and towards mutual liberation. This same philosophy underpins pop.soil, her forward-thinking experimental hub and label, that deviates from the mainstream by prioritizing growth, cultivation and the exchange of ideas through physical and digital releases, online content, workshops, performances, and a bi-monthly cross-genre radio show on NTS. Frequently commissioned for film scores, sound installations and instrumental compositions, Lyra is also a passionate live performer who's staged ambitious shows across the globe, collaborating with dancers, a chamber orchestra and visual artists to create a collective and pluralistic form of musical worship. To put it in simpler terms: Lyra has faith in her devotion.
