Ela Minus is the evocative stage name of Gabriela Jimeno, a Colombian artist and electronic musician who has crafted a unique presence in the electronic and indie music scenes. Graduating from her early days as a drummer in a hardcore band, her musical journey took a transformative turn when she attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she embraced her passion for synthesizers and production. Ela Minus stands out by performing all of her electronic music live, using real-time synthesizer manipulation to create a deeply personal and humanistic element within the often mechanized realm of electronic sound.

Her musical style is a blend of warm analog electronic textures, minimalist rhythms, and introspective lyrics, delivered with a whispery, delicate vocal style that resonates with intimacy and subtle defiance. Her debut album “acts of rebellion,” released in October 2020, was received with critical acclaim, serving as a manifesto of personal and political autonomy, channeled through the medium of sultry and rebellious electronic compositions. Tracks like "dominique" and "el cielo no es de nadie" showcase her ability to navigate introspective themes against a backdrop of infectious beats and synths. Her recent work, including the "♡ (Ricardo Villalobos Remixes)", further exhibits her continual exploration of the boundaries of the electronic genre, all the while maintaining an ethereal yet grounded touch that has become her signature.

Genres

Colombian Indie

Latintronica

Pop Electronico

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Latest Release

COMBAT

Ela Minus

Single - Released June 4, 2024