Ikonika
also plays Berlin — 1 night
Ikonika is one of the most vital voices in UK electronic music. Emerging from the fertile grounds of London’s post-dubstep scene, they have carved out a singular space over two decades of boundary-pushing production and DJing. A long-time affiliate of the influential Hyperdub label, they’ve also released music on Night Slugs, Planet Mu, and Don’t Be Afraid (DBA). Their work spans grime, R&B, UK funky, techno, and experimental club sounds—always marked by a signature sense of melody, rhythm, and emotional depth.
Debuting in 2008 with the acclaimed single “Please” on Hyperdub, Ikonika quickly became a leading figure in the new wave of bass music innovators. Their debut album Contact, Love, Want, Have (2010) blended video game synths, garage rhythms, and glitchy textures into something wholly new, earning praise from critics and club-goers alike. Follow-up records like Aerotropolis (2013) and Distractions (2017) pushed even further into genre fusion, embracing pop, house, techno, R&B, and experimental electronics.
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As a DJ, Ikonika is known for their eclectic sets and fearless transitions from industrial-edged club tracks to shimmering synth jams appearing at major festivals and underground venues worldwide.
Beyond their solo work, Ikonika is a skilled collaborator and remixer, having worked with artists including Jessy Lanza, 45DiBoss, and Karen Nyame KG, and remixed the likes of Ewan McVicar, Jamilah Barry, Or:la (feat. Eliza Rose), and Steve Spacek.
In recent years, Ikonika has continued to evolve, releasing deeply personal and stylistically adventurous EPs that incorporate their own vocals and explore everything from amapiano to techno. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, Ikonika’s sound remains unmistakable emotive, future-facing, and proudly London.
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Records out on Warp Records, Hyperdub, Soul Jazz Records, Hum & Buzz, Through My Speakers and TraTraTrax. — their own list on Resident Advisor
The nights
Their rooms
One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.
- ParagonJan 2025 – Oct 20252 nights
Who they play with
Two nights on the books, and no name on more than one of them.
- Fri 31 Jan 2025Leonce · Akanbi · Sterling Juan Diaz · LOKA
- Sat 11 Oct 2025Bored Lord · rrao · Anónima · Concrete Husband
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