Faux Naif
Artist
Previous Events
Bio
Languishing in the depths of the seductive underworld of body music, faux naïf champions the more obscure tones of dance music. Rooted in goth, darkwave, synth, EBM post-punk and new beat, whilst leaning into the sounds of techno and electro at the same time. The sound of faux naïf stems from the anarchistic attitude aligned with 80s-born genres. faux naïf has been running her own event series since 2017 M II M (formerly known as BODY).inviting guests such as Sarin, Parrish Smith, Volition Immanent, Velvet May, Zanias, Phase Fatale, DVA Damas,Primitive Knot, Human Performance Lab, Autumns, Twins & The Brvtalist. In the start of 2023 faux naïf birthed a new Manchester event ‘’Elegia’’ co-ran and founded with Boomkat / Death Of Rave boss Conor Thomas, bringing new & old goth, body hymns and new beat sounds to Manchester dancefloors, while hosting live acts such as Marina Zispin & in 2026 special Parade Ground show. In 2024 ‘A Corrective Service’ came out on Boomkat sub label Reel Torque ,selling out a limited edition of 69 cassettes. Today, faux naïf remains fiercely loyal to her punk-by-way-of-goth spirit, co-existing in the largely trend-driven landscape of dance music, building a sultry feel on the dancefloor while keeping a watchful eye on her audience, creating a delicate balance between tension and wild abandon. Words by Niamh O’Connor
Music style
Tech House, Deep