Amira Elfeky
Amira Elfeky | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Atlantic (Anemoia Records)[2] |
| Website | www |
Amira Elfeky is an American singer and songwriter.
Early life
Elfeky was raised in Simsbury, Connecticut and attended Simsbury High School.[3][4] When she was 18, Elfeky moved to San Fransciso with her family. She currently resides in Los Angeles.[5] Her father is Egyptian.[6]
Career
In March 2024, Elfeky released her first EP, Skin to Skin.[7] In February 2025, it was announced that Elfeky featured on "Judgement Day", a track from the Architects' album The Sky, the Earth & All Between.[8] Her second EP, Surrender, was released on March 29, 2025.[9] Elfeky is a nominee for the 2025 Heavy Music Awards in the category of Best International Breakthrough Artist.[10]
Musical style
Elfeky's style has been described as a mix of several genres, including goth metal, nu-metal, and alt-metal.[5][11] She has cited Evanescence, Linkin Park, Deftones, System of a Down, Lana Del Rey, and Lady Gaga as influences.[12]
Touring
Elfeky will be opening for Bring Me The Horizon on the group's upcoming US tour, which is scheduled to begin in September 2025.[13]
Discography
EPs
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Skin to Skin |
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| Surrender |
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Singles
- "Tonight (demo)" (2023)
- "Coming Down" (2023)
- "Everything I Do Is For You" (2023)
- "A Dozen Roses" (2024)
- "Lonely Day" (2024)
- "Remains of Us" (with Scarlet House; 2024)
- "Will You Love Me When I'm Dead" (2024)
- "Death of Me" (2025)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amira Elfeky | Best International Breakthrough Artist | Pending |
References
- ^ Adams, Gregory (2025-03-28). "Hear AMIRA ELFEKY's stunning nu-gaze EP 'Surrender'". Revolver. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Amira Elfeky". Atlantic Records. 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Burton, Poppy (2025-04-02). "Nu-metal revivalist Amira Elfeky is leaning into the heaviness". NME. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "News Post". www.simsbury.k12.ct.us. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ a b Madden, Emma (2024-07-18). "Meet AMIRA ELFEKY: Gen Z nu-metal revivalist catches lightning in a bottle". Revolver. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ ""Music saves lives": Amira Elfeky is here to tell her truth". www.kerrang.com. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ Staff, Revolver (2024-03-29). "Hear AMIRA ELFEKY channel DEFTONES and EVANESCENCE on debut EP". Revolver. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Murray, Robin (2025-11-20). "Architects Announce New Album 'The Sky, The Earth & All Between'". Clash Music. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Garner, Emily (2025-03-28). "Listen to Amira Elfeky's new EP, Surrender". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Childers, Chad (2025-03-19). "All 2025 Heavy Music Awards Nominees Announced in 10 Categories". Loudwire. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Callwood, Brett (2024-05-21). "Amira Elfeky Bathes in the Warm Sunlight of the Deftones". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Gustafson, Alice (2024-06-04). "How Amira Elfeky is leading the nu-metal renaissance: "It unravelled this world of melodic vocals over nasty riffs"". headlinerhub.com. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (2025-03-03). "BRING ME THE HORIZON Announces US Tour With MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, THE PLOT IN YOU & AMIRA ELFEKY". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2025-04-04.