eTown Presents ANIMA!
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 7pm - 9:30pm
Location
eTown
1535 Spruce St
Details
ANIMA! are an alternative indie electronic duo formed by Bay born Arielle Vakni and Cape Townian Vicente Espi. Their enchantingly iconic vocal and unique retro electronic production has fast become an US indie favorite alongside their inspirations like Sylvan Esso and Little Dragon.
ANIMA! blend retro synths, lush instrumentalism, electronics and lyrical songwriting with a voice that has an impressionable twist of folk. Remaining independent since their self-titled debut album in 2015, they have since become the sound for Mercedes Benz, to headlining at festivals like Lightning in A Bottle and touring with Macy Gray.
Ten years since their formation, ANIMA! celebrated with a new album Water; released on September 2025. Water is a sonic reflection of life's ebb and flow; and a testament to the human spirit's ability to navigate life's challenges. Through themes of joy, loss, grief and acceptance, the songs remind us to find equilibrium, cherish our inner child and embrace the journey.
Singles “Jumpy,” “Rest In Peace” and “Like an Ocean” are a testament to why their music is loved both on the dance floor or for a dive into the experience of emotional indie electronic. Unafraid to speak of our human shadows, Water promises a journey to a new home with brighter illumination.
