Nevell

NEVELL is a band formed around German drummer and composer Anika Nilles. Anika built up a name for herself over the last three years as a Youtube sensation, boasting more than 13 million views on her drum videos featuring original compositions, as well as being a solo artist touring through Europe, China and North America. She has released various singles, as well as a debut album "Pikalar" (under Sakurai Records), all of which earned spaces on several of the top music charts all around the world. Upon release, "Pikalar" was immediately listed on the 'iTunes 200 Top Rock Releases' chart in the USA and climbed its way to number 113 (a remarkable feat for a mostly instrumental album). In the 'Album of the Year' category, "Pikalar" was voted #2 in France and #4 in the UK, as voted by the drumming community in 2017. With NEVELL, Anika pulled together a group of three energetic and passionate musicians to help turn her music into a spectacular live show. The group includes Joachim Schneiss on guitar, who is also Anika's long-time Producer, Patrick Rugebregt on synth and keys, and Jonathan Ihlenfeld Cuñado on bass. NEVELL plays instrumental Prog/Fusion music with singable melodies accompanied by the incredible talent and musicianship that each of the players contributes. Influenced by Pop, Funk, Prog and Jazz music, NEVELL finds itself in the same category as bands like Toto, Chon, Plini, Dream Theater, Aristocrats and Joe Satriani, yet Anika's signature style of super-hip odd-time- and odd-grouping grooves, tricky metric modulations, and intense full-kit fills gives NEVELL's music its distinct sound and identity.