ŽIVA

Lucija Ivsic, aka ŽIVA, is a Croatian-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer who builds live performances by layering guitar, keyboard, bass, percussion, beat-making, and vocals into dynamic loop-based arrangements. A former frontwoman of the Croatian post-punk band Punčke, she has redefined herself with ŽIVA, a bilingual project blending Slavic pop, darkwave, and experimental electronica. Based in Melbourne, ŽIVA's energetic live shows feature Lucija building songs in real-time using live looping, vocal processing, and instrumentation, and have sold out across Victoria and Europe. Her music and live performances are often compared to those of Fever Ray, Björk, Boy Harsher, and Sevdaliza. In 2023, her debut album gained worldwide recognition, earning acclaim from Croatian and Australian media. Lucija has won the "Best Electro&OFF" Artist of the Year award and has been featured on KEXP Radio, SBS, 4ZZZ, PBS, and Area3000 radio.