The title track of her new EP, I Am The Fire, ignites today as a new video from rising industrial metal songstress I Ya Toyah has just been released. Click here to experience the heat. Of the new video, I Ya Toyah commented, “The I Am The Fire music video is the visual representation of the track. It’s about perseverance, overcoming the darkest of times, burning like fire to survive mentally and physically – no matter the obstacles.”
I AM THE FIRE, the EP, was just released and is produced with and mixed by Stabbing Westward’s Walter Flakus. Of it, Regen Magazine avowed, “The one-woman musical army continues to wage a powerful electro/industrial campaign…” To purchase the EP, please click here.
I Ya Toyah is currently on an extensive American tour as support for Orgy and Cold. In addition to her opening set, she has also frequently joined Orgy on stage during their headlining set. Her live performance has been receiving rave reviews with ZRockr Magazine dubbing her show “intriguing and hypnotic” and Melodic Mag declaring “…she captivated the audience…I Ya Toyah proved herself as a force to be reckoned with”. Please see below for the remaining itinerary.
I Ya Toyah is not just a musical act, she’s a movement. When spoken out loud in her native Polish, the words “I Ya Toyah” translate to “It’s just me” and “I am who I am”. These simple, but powerful words act as an unwavering mission statement that guides every aspect of her career. In just a few short years, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/guitarist has released several recordings, organized the creation of multiple music videos, and toured the United States multiple times, most recently with Stabbing Westward. I Ya Toyah combines elements of industrial, pop, electro, darkwave, and alternative rock into a unique aural tapestry that acts as the perfect backdrop for her intensely personal lyrics; but it’s the power and versatility of her voice that really sets her apart. Her potent vocal performances effectively deliver a message that is modern, relatable, and speaks to the paranoia of everyday reality.
While she truly embodies the spirit of DIY, I Ya Toyah also actively embraces the collaborative nature of the industrial/darkwave music scene. Recent musical releases include projects with Raymond Watts (PIG, KMFDM), Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb, Cubanate), Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly, Delerium), Tim Skold (Shotgun Messiah, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White), Phil Owen (Skatenigs), and Stabbing Westward, whose remix of her song “Pray” quickly brought her name to the top of the Industrial Electronic charts on Bandcamp. She is also an active member of The Joy Thieves, a 50+ member supergroup whose roster includes musicians who have worked with Ministry, Depeche Mode, Killing Joke, David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Nitzer Ebb, White Zombie, and more.
I Ya Toyah is a fierce advocate for mental wellness, as well as human and animal rights. Not content to simply raise awareness for these causes, she has donated 15% of the proceeds from the sales of her music and merchandise directly to organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation. Most recently, she participated in the recording of a version of the Beatles’ classic “Come Together” to raise funds for the people of the war-torn country of Ukraine. The project was arranged and mixed by legendary music producer John Fryer (Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins). Participants included members of Faith No More, Stabbing Westward, Ministry, Rammstein, Filter, The Joy Thieves, Agnostic Front and more.
Remaining I Ya Toyah tour dates supporting Orgy and Cold:
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17 Allentown, PA Maingate Nightclub
18 Alston, MA Brighton Music Hall
19 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
21 Syracuse, NY The Song & Dance
22 Warrendale, PA Jergels
23 Covington, KY Madison Theater
24 Columbus, OH The King Of Clubs
25 St. Paul, MN Turf Club
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https://www.youtube.com/c/Iyatoyah
