Novika

Novika is the artistic alias of Natalia Grzebała, a Polish singer-songwriter and producer known for her genre-blurring mix of electronic, alternative pop, and jazz influences. Emerging in the late 2000s, she carved a niche with her smoky vocals, theatrical flair, and lyrics that toggle between playful irony and raw vulnerability. Her work often nods to vintage aesthetics while feeling thoroughly modern, blending synths, cabaret-esque piano, and bold production choices. Albums like *Wolves & Romantic Songs* (2016) and *Made in Fresh* (2022) showcase her signature style, which feels equally at home in dimly lit jazz clubs or on avant-garde dancefloors.

Novika’s recent releases, like the slinky *Born Again* and neon-lit *Let’s play pink ping-pong*, keep pushing her sound into new territories, while tracks like *Hope* (and its pulsing Jazxing remix) highlight her knack for bittersweet hooks. She’s also collaborated with fellow Polish artists like Mela Koteluk, and her live performances often lean into a DIY, slightly surreal visual aesthetic – think glitter, oversized props, and a dash of dark humor. While she maintains a certain mystique, her music consistently feels intimate, like pages torn from a diary set to a synth beat.