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Nekra (band)

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Nekra
OriginLondon, England
GenresPunk rock, hardcore punk
Years active2016 (2016)–present
LabelsLa Vida Es Un Mus
Members
  • Spooky Ruño
  • Kai Stone
  • Alexandra Graves
  • Paula Darias
Websitehttps://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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References

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  1. ^ Mathews, Benny (December 2020). "Nekra - Royal Disruptor EP". Maximum Rocknroll. No. 451.
  2. ^ "Nekra, Mentira, Disindividu, Pig City, Cult Decay". Maximum Rocknroll. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  3. ^ Deville, Chris (6 November 2020). "Nekra – "Esquire" & "Red Room"". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  4. ^ Phillips, Stephanie (31 July 2017). "The Bands Taking British Punk Back to Its Multicultural Roots". Vice. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Decolonise Festival on making spaces for punks of colour". Supersonic Festival.
  6. ^ Graves, Alex (April 2019). "Child's Pose Interview". Maximum Rocknroll. No. 431. p. 79.
  7. ^ "Spooky Ruño Nekra Hardcore". Gueuleuses.
  8. ^ Breihan, Tom (20 August 2018). "Did Fucked Up Make A Dose Your Dreams Companion Piece Compilation?". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Here Is Fucked Up's "Secret" Comp 'Raise Your Voice Joyce'". Exclaim!. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2024.