Anika in Newtown

Anika is the stage name of Annika Henderson, a British-German singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Surrey, England, in 1987. After working as a political journalist, she recorded her self-titled 2010 debut in 12 days with Geoff Barrow’s band Beak>, without overdubs. Her music draws on post-punk, dub and electronic styles; her other solo albums include Change and Abyss, while the Mexico City-based group Exploded View released Exploded View and Obey. Anika performed at All Tomorrow’s Parties events in London and the United States. She has also appeared at Moogfest, Field Day, Benicàssim and Dour Festival.