AYA METWALLI is an Egyptian vocalist and composer-performer whose music is marked by a heartrending voice and unnerving atmospherics. Raised in Cairo, Aya’s musical foundation was shaped by the microtonal modalities of Arabic maqam, noise pollution, early piano lessons and her mother's haunting voice. Her sound draws from and defies tradition, blending songs of lament with a stark, contemporary edge. Described as a “musical enigma” (The Guardian) and praised for crafting “a spellbinding brand of anti-pop” (Pitchfork), Aya’s work is a gritty, unflinching exploration of dread. Her live performances are raw, cathartic études on despair where she combines heavy synthesised noise with unrelenting emotion to leave audiences both transfixed and troubled.