Amira Elfeky
Amira Elfeky | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Atlantic (Anemoia Records)[2] |
| Website | www |
Amira Lynne Elfeky is an American singer and songwriter.
Early life
[edit]Elfeky was raised in Simsbury, Connecticut and attended Simsbury High School.[3][4] When she was 18, Elfeky moved to San Fransciso with her family. She currently resides in Los Angeles.[5][6]
Career
[edit]In March 2024, Elfeky released her first EP, Skin to Skin.[7] In February 2025, it was announced that Elfeky was featured on "Judgement Day", a track from the Architects' album The Sky, the Earth & All Between.[8] In 2024 she began working with music producer Zakk Cervini, who has worked with others in the genre, and he was in charge of producing and mixing her new material.[3][9] Her second EP, Surrender, was released on March 29, 2025.[10] Elfeky is a nominee for the 2025 Heavy Music Awards in the category of Best International Breakthrough Artist.[11]
Musical style
[edit]Elfeky's style has been described as a mix of several genres, including goth metal, nu-metal, and alt-metal.[5][12] She has cited Evanescence, Linkin Park, Deftones, System of a Down, Lana Del Rey, and Lady Gaga as influences.[13]
Touring
[edit]Elfeky opened for Bring Me The Horizon's US tour in September 2025.[14] She is set to support I Prevail's Violent Nature Tour in September 2026 alongside Polaris.[15]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Skin to Skin |
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| Surrender |
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Singles
[edit]- "Tonight (demo)" (2023)
- "Coming Down" (2023)
- "Everything I Do Is For You" (2023)
- "A Dozen Roses" (2024)
- "Lonely Day" (2024)
- "Remains of Us" (with Scarlet House; 2024)
- "Will You Love Me When I'm Dead" (2024)
- "Death of Me" (2025)
- "Hold Onto Me" (2025)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amira Elfeky | Best International Breakthrough Artist | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Adams, Gregory (March 28, 2025). "Hear Amira Elfeky's stunning nu-gaze EP 'Surrender'". Revolver. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Amira Elfeky". Atlantic Records. July 1, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Burton, Poppy (April 2, 2025). "Nu-metal revivalist Amira Elfeky is leaning into the heaviness". NME. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "News Post". www.simsbury.k12.ct.us. July 10, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Madden, Emma (July 18, 2024). "Meet Amira Elfeky: Gen Z nu-metal revivalist catches lightning in a bottle". Revolver. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ ""Music saves lives": Amira Elfeky is here to tell her truth". Kerrang!. June 2, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Revolver (March 29, 2024). "Hear Amira Elfeky channel Deftones and Evenescence on debut EP". Revolver. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (November 20, 2025). "Architects Announce New Album 'The Sky, The Earth & All Between'". Clash Music. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Zakk Cervini: The Producer Behind Today's Hits – Royalty Exchange". royaltyexchange.com. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Emily (March 28, 2025). "Listen to Amira Elfeky's new EP, Surrender". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Childers, Chad (March 19, 2025). "All 2025 Heavy Music Awards Nominees Announced in 10 Categories". Loudwire. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Callwood, Brett (May 21, 2024). "Amira Elfeky Bathes in the Warm Sunlight of the Deftones". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Gustafson, Alice (June 4, 2024). "How Amira Elfeky is leading the nu-metal renaissance: "It unravelled this world of melodic vocals over nasty riffs"". headlinerhub.com. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (March 3, 2025). "Bring Me The Horizon Announces US Tour With Motionless in White, The Plot in You & Amira Elfeky". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Emily (October 6, 2025). "I Prevail reveal The Violent Nature Tour with Polaris and Amira Elfeky". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 10, 2025.