Nekra | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk |
Years active | 2016 | –present
Labels | La Vida Es Un Mus |
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Website | https://nekra.bandcamp.com |
Nekra is a hardcore punk band from London, England formed in 2016. It consists of Spooky Ruño (vocals), Kai Stone (bass), Alexandra Graves (guitar), and Paula Darias (drums). [1] [2] [3] They opened the first Decolonise Fest at DIY Space for London in 2017 and have two releases out on cult label La Vida Es Un Mus. [4] [5] Members of the band have also played in Child's Pose, Turbo, Efialtis, and Frau. [6] [7]
Spooky Ruño and Kai Stone were some of several guest vocalists to contribute to Raise Your Voice Joyce: Contemporary Shouts From Contemporary Voices, a compilation of music covertly recorded by the Canadian band Fucked Up in 2018. [8] [9]
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