Joan As Police Woman + Erika Rein

"The coolest woman in pop." For nearly two decades, Joan As Police Woman has been blending the influences of classic soul legends such as Al Green or Nina Simone with vibrant sonic experimentation pioneered by the likes of Sonic Youth and Bad Brains, into a mesmerizing body of work that’s equally emotional and vulnerable as it is powerful and sophisticated.

Originally a professionally trained violinist and a collaborator of The Dambuilders, Antony and the Johnsons, Rufus Wainwright, Scissor Sisters, Elton John and, most notably, her partner Jeff Buckley, Joan only took centre stage in 2006 with her gorgeously heartfelt debut Real Life. Several albums and countless singles, EPs and compilations later, the pop-rock icon is announcing a return to Europe later this year in support of her 12th studio record Lemons, Limes & Orchids, including a premiere show in Prague, following her past festival appearances in the Czech Republic.

The new record releases on September 20th via PIAS and UNCUT magazine sums it up short and sweet: "This is breathtakingly good music". The album’s pilot single Long For Ruin is now available on all online platforms.

Joan As Police Woman plays at MeetFactory on Sunday October 20.

Opening the night is the rising Slovakian star Erika Rein. Rein's show at MeetFactory will be Prague's release party for her debut album Kamibe. Made in collaboration with Jonatan Pastirčák (Isama Zing, Pjoni), the records compiles thirteen tracks that fuse sonic experiments with global pop, soul and R&B.

Tickets:
660 CZK via MeetFactory & GoOut
750 CZK at the door

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