Nikita Faie

Classically trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Nikita Faie is a neurodivergent alternative artist from Kent. Think Stevie Nicks meets Ludovico Einaudi. Her debut EP INSOMNIAC, supported by Help Musicians, released on August 30th and explores themes of sleepless nights, loss, and mental health—reflecting her personal experiences. Earlier this year, Nikita introduced her distinctive style with the release of *Your Ghost*, which features operatic sections and was brought to life through an intimate, one-take music video. Nikita’s work is visually and sonically captivating, with the EP’s title track featuring a stop-motion pixilation video. Collaborations like her Baroque & Roll arrangement with guitarist Patrick Hinds breathe new life into 17th-century composer Barbara Strozzi’s *Che si può fare*. She is also known for her unique covers, where she flips well-known songs from artists such as ABBA, Cher, and The Turtles, as well as Christmas classics, into alternative and haunting styles. These genre-bending interpretations showcase her ability to reimagine familiar tunes in unexpected ways, blending elements of classical, alternative, and experimental sounds. Alongside her alternative music, Nikita continues to perform as a classical soloist and alongside harpist Anna Cameli as part of the Auraria Duo, merging voice and harp in elegant, evocative performances. By pushing boundaries, Nikita Faie is making her mark on the independent music scene, inviting listeners into a world that is as haunting as it is beautiful.