Artela
Born and raised in Taiwan and the US, Artela’s music is a reaction to her experiences growing up in a world where she didn’t fit in
Artela is a London-based singer, composer, DJ, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Press.
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Artela’s Music Is a Source of Empowerment and a Catalyst for Positive Change
Mira Wanderlust - Red Eye Metazine
Upcoming shows
May
Brooklyn, NY
Date & Venue TBA
DJ Set
May 31st
AURA 57
New York, NY
DJ Set
July
Abat Jour
Kalamata, Greece
DJ Residency
A fixture in London's electronic scene, Artela's electrifying DJ sets at venues like Ministry Of Sound and Egg captivate with infectious energy and impeccable track selection. As a founding member of "Not From Round Here", she collaborates to redefine electronic music norms, empowering listeners to embrace authenticity and resilience. Artela's music transcends entertainment, offering a transformative experience resonating with marginalized individuals.
Check out Artela's mixes
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Check out Artela's mixes 〰️
Artela blends classical expertise with electronic beats and infused with fairy dust. Her music spans from bass house, alternative dance-pop, and techno, promising a magical auditory journey.
Past DJ Performances
2024
08 Nov - The Lab Series x Synthesis at HDN Bar
August - Resident DJ and Performer at Abat Jour in Greece
26 Jul - Horizon Sounds at The Broadcaster
28 Jul - Synthesis at HDN Bar
20 Jul - Artela & Lizaza presents The Birthday Party at Club Makossa
12 Jul - Supporting solo act at The Camden
30 May - BMC Radio
21 Jun - NFRH Presents: Summertings
8 Jun - Headline at The Secret Forest Rave
2025
01 March - Museum of Chinese America, New York
2024
7 Jun - The Lab at Dalston Den
14 May - Summer Party at Hampstead Head
2 May - The Lab at Dalston Den
28 Mar - NFRH with friends at Dalston Den
24 Mar - Club Makossa
21 Mar - Confetti London
15 Mar - The Waiting Room
26 Feb - Club Makossa
25 Feb - Ruzinov in Slovakia
2023
16 Dec - Hores & Groom
15 Dec - Club Makossa
03 Nov - Ministry of Sound with Harmony
2 Dec - Not From Round Here at Holywell
11 Oct - 555 Collective at Notting Hill’s Arts Club
10 Oct - Village 512
23 Sep - Egg (Loft)
9 Sep - Looking Glass
Why Don't You Love Me
Why Don't You Love Me
WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME is an unapologetic production that commands attention and demands answers.
Artela’s strength as a lyricist shines through the track, exploring themes of exclusion, pressure and societal expectations that results in a raging hyper-pop extravaganza as empowering as it is unique.
The song explores the anger associated with being misunderstood and excluded. A remix of “Why Don’t You Love Me” by fakehalo will be released soon.
Paralysed in Paradise
“Paralysed in Paradise” is a quirky, bass-heavy track that fluctuates between pop and electronica while turning the tropes of both genres on their heads.
The song was written as an outlet for a childhood trauma, but the lyrics can be interpreted to express the universal experience of feeling oppressed, trapped and like no one is listening; something the Taiwanese community is all too familiar with.
Artela’s debut single “Seven” is a reaction to her experiences growing up. “It’s about the feeling of being watched,” Artela says. “Because I’m different, I draw unwanted attention and it feels like I’m being followed or spied on by society.”