Miya Folick is back with her most audacious and deeply personal work to date: Erotica Veronica, a self-produced album that’s set to be released on February 28 via Nettwerk. The announcement comes alongside the unveiling of the album’s lead single, "Erotica," a bold exploration of fantasy, pleasure, and the complexities of desire. The track, paired with a cinematic video directed by Antonio Marziale, signals a thrilling new chapter for Folick, whose voice and artistry continue to defy expectations.
In Erotica, Folick takes listeners on a journey through the layered landscape of human sexuality. “It’s not just about sex, it’s about a richness of experience, a playfulness, a connection,” she explains. The song challenges cultural norms, inviting listeners to explore desires that extend beyond society’s narrow boundaries. “I think it’s important for me to retain my autonomy of thought, and truthfully sharing my fantasies is an act of tenderness and intimacy,” Folick adds.
Thematically, Erotica Veronica delves into the tension between personal desire and societal expectations, particularly within the context of queer identity in a heteronormative world. It’s a record about embracing the full spectrum of eroticism, rejecting the restrictive narratives often imposed on our fantasies. As Folick explains, the album reflects her own experiences of navigating complex emotions, acknowledging the beauty in the mess of human longing.
Musically, Erotica Veronica draws from a range of influences, incorporating orchestral flourishes, spiraling song structures, and earthy acoustic textures. The album features contributions from some of indie rock’s finest musicians, including Sam KS (Youth Lagoon, Angel Olsen), Meg Duffy (Hand Habits, Perfume Genius), Waylon Rector (Dominic Fike, Charli XCX), Greg Uhlmann (Perfume Genius, SML), and Pat Kelly (Perfume Genius, Levi Turner).
Known for her powerful, acrobatic voice and sharp lyrical sensibility, Miya Folick’s previous albums, Premonitions and Roach, established her as one of the most exciting voices of her generation. But with Erotica Veronica, she takes a step further into her own artistry, fusing raw emotional honesty with sonic experimentation.
The album was written in just six weeks, shortly after a grueling stretch of touring. Folick’s desire to create a live, unfiltered sound led her to write much of the album on guitar, capturing the energy of full takes rather than relying on studio trickery. The result is an album that feels both intimate and expansive, as she traverses a landscape of sensuality, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
With "Erotica" already making waves and the album's February release just around the corner, Erotica Veronica promises to be a defining moment in Miya Folick’s career. Listen to the new single below.