EMMA

If you think it’s crazy to choose as an artistic name the same as one of Italy’s most famous singers, you have no idea what kind of character Emma is. His real name is Alessandro, born in 2002, but he has created this alter ego as a fiery concentration of screams and intrusive thoughts, where he channels his darker side. It’s a bit like the angel and the devil that appear on our shoulders when we face a moral dilemma (or like Spiderman and Venom for Peter Parker, to make it even simpler).

Seeing Emma live is an unforgettable experience. On stage, this banner of humanity transcends his physical form, getting bombarded by the beat, breaking down all barriers with the audience, and seeking purification through the violence of sound. It will be the same on Thursday, September 12, at Poplar: the day of judgment is coming.