"Rejection is My Pendant": How Artist Mifarma Finds Her Voice

FEB 5, 202626 MIN
Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri

"Rejection is My Pendant": How Artist Mifarma Finds Her Voice

FEB 5, 202626 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <em>Let&#39;s Talk Media</em>, host Vedant Akhauri sits down with Israeli-born, New York-based artist <a href="https://mifarmamusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mifarma</a> to discuss her evolution from a singer of romantic Hebrew ballads to a creator of dark and gothic English anthems. We explore the origins of her moniker - a play on the Hebrew word for monster - and how her alter ego serves as an avatar for the contradictions of the human experience, feeling &quot;from everywhere and nowhere&quot;.</p><p><strong>Content Warning: This episode contains candid discussions of sexual trauma and violence.</strong> Mifarma opens up about the traumatic event that shifted her artistic perspective, leading her to write blunt lyrics. </p><p>She explains why her latest release is an anti-catharsis record, rejecting linear narratives of healing in favor of acknowledging that recovery is volatile and unpredictable. We also discuss specific tracks, including <em>Somnambulist</em>, which explores dissociation, and <em><strong>I Left The Room Without My Hair</strong></em>, which Mifarma describes as a hymn for women and a straightforward discussion of sexual violence. </p><p>Beyond the lyrics, we examine Mifarma’s unique role as a curator who creates an amalgamation of different artists by collaborating with composers to blend genres from Mozart to rap. </p><p>Join us for a raw and deeply personal conversation about finding your freedom language, grieving the self, and the power of owning rejection.</p>