London-based singer, rapper and producer Miso Extra is among the acts playing new music showcase Borderline at Dublin's Workman's Club on 15 and 16 February. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
The mini festival will highlight fifteen emerging talents from both international and Irish scenes, with Miso Extra appearing on 16 February.
Born in Hong Kong to a British father and Japanese mother, Miso Extra moved to Japan when she was a child and later relocated to the UK.
Growing up, she learnt how to play the violin and loved to sing. Her musical influences include J Dilla, the late MF DOOM, Daft Punk and Kelis. Aside from music, anime inspired the artist, and these references have been woven into her work today.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I'm currently reading The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today. I love to eat apple slices with peanut butter. Recently I’ve been listening to a lot of Bulgarian Choral music.
How would you describe your music?
Umami for the ears ;)
Who are your musical inspirations?
Notable names are: Solange, Jai & A.K. Paul, J Dilla, MF DOOM, M.I.A.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Noah and the Whale at Brixton Academy.
What was the first record you ever bought?
I don’t remember buying my first CD but I remember being gifted a Destiny’s Child greatest hits CD at a tour of a local radio station as a kid.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Millionaire - Kelis and André 3000.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"My regrets look just like texts I shouldn't send, And I got neighbours, they're more like strangers, We could be friends."
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Something by Hiatus Kaiyote.
Where can people find your music/more information?
I’m on most platforms as @misoextra.
Alan Corr
