Member Since: 9/14/2005
Band Website: artemis.fm
Band Members: ..
“Bay Area trip-hop artist Artemis’ CD, ‘Gravity’ (RTFM Records/Magnatune/Cyberset) is a sensual blend of daydreamy beats and starry-
eyed breaks. Keyboard Magazine called the New York native's self-described ‘lush, symphonic electronica’ a ‘world-class creation.’ We just call it
damn good!†– Bill Picture, San Francisco Examiner
Breathing a rich dose of soul into the cool digital world, Artemis brews up
seductive sonic concoctions, deftly weaving poetry and pure emotion into
psychoacoustic landscapes pulsing with life both otherworldly and organic. With
her roots in classical and folk music, training in vocal traditions from several
corners of the globe, and an ear for innovation, Artemis puts electronic music's
limitless spectrum to bold use. Her style ranges from sparse and sparkling to
richly symphonic, blending elements of trip-hop, downtempo, drum and bass,
breakbeats, and electro-pop to create a potent fusion set ablaze with siren vocals
as riveting as they are intimate.
Artemis is joined by fellow members of electronic artist collective RTFM for live
performances featuring Artemis on vocals, flutes and theremin, Keith Crusher on
bass, programming and live effects, Daniel Berkman on handsonic percussion,
African kora, keys and guitar, and Cliff Tune on V-drums. Ben Davis
(reFRACTion) rounds out the show with creative and engaging lighting/video and
set design. Artemis's sibylline lyrical vision and a posse of extraordinary musicians
and artists of sound and light weld a hypnotic synergy, offering the audience an
inspiring aural and visual journey.
Artemis’ releases Gravity (2005) and Undone (2001) have garnered praise and press in publications from the New York
Times to Remix, Electronic Musician and Keyboard magazines. She is a top seller on online music label
Magnatune’s roster, and has recently been signed to Cyberset, a new-edge label focused on progressive and forward
thinking music in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her music receives airplay in the U.S. and internationally, has been
licensed for television, video and compilations, and she has recorded and collaborated with producers worldwide
including Banco de Gaia’s Toby Marks and former Duran Duran manager Paul Berrow. Her most recent release, Orbits, a compilation of remixes from producers across the globe, is working it's way up the charts on sites like eMusic and is a top seller at Magnatune.
Recent performance/press highlights:
Shift/Tilt Collective monthly, February 24th, 2007 (San Francisco)
Remix Magazine: Line Check monthly column featuring Artemis live show, May 2006
Brookdale Lodge, May 6, 2006 (Santa Cruz)
14th Annual Digital Be-In, April 22, 2006, SOMARTS Gallery (San Francisco)
Digital Bliss, November 11, 2005, 1015 Folsom (San Francisco)
2005 UK Tour October 13-22, 2005 (London, Aberdeen, Leicester, Bridport UK)
Club Good Hurt, September 11, 2005 (Los Angeles)
Kava Lounge, September 9, 2005 (San Diego)
Destination Lounge, July 16, 2005, Cafe´ du Nord (Ssan Franicsco)
Electronic Musician magazine: Featured Artist profile, May 2005
KRON Morning News interview featuring Artemis and Magnatune, January 9 2005
Anon Salon Sea of Dreams, New Year's Eve 2004, Regency Ballroom (San Francisco)
Estrogenesis, November 13, 2004, Blue Cube (San Francisco)
Love Parade, October 2, 2004, Jelly's (San Francisco)
Grammy/NARAS: Post Vinyl, August 14, 2004, Studio Z (San Francisco)
Influences: Lamb, Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins, Bjork, Kate Bush, Tim Love Lee, Ravel, Jean Cocteau, Peter Gabriel, life, love, art, whatever's flying by my window today...
Sounds Like: Lamb, Bjork, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Frou Frou, Morcheeba
Record Label: RTFM Records / Magnatune / Cyberset
Type of Label: Indie