LÂLKA On Chaos, World-Building, And Her Club Essentials

LÂLKA is a sonic force that cannot be contained.

The electronic innovator’s sound boasts a bold fusion of classical training and future club energy. Listening to her is a futuristic, transcendent experience - her work is pulsing, uncontainable.

Now, the artist is bringing her Willfire tour to stages across Australia. And Adelaide in particular is in for a treat. The city will be witnessing a dynamic performer at the height of her powers, and the show will be a true audio-visual experience.

In honour of the Adelaide Fringe, LÂLKA has collaborated with with local developers to premiere a brand-new Virtual Reality game. Be among the first in the world to play this game by dancing along to LÂLKA’s futuristic sound at Nexus Arts. The show will be taking place this Friday night on February 2st. This is an opportunity to see a true visionary in her element, so head on over to this link for tickets now!

And to further unpack and understand this artist’s unique brand of musicianship, read on for an exclusive Q&A with LÂLKA herself.

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What do you draw visual inspiration from and what do you draw sonic inspiration from, and are those two things different?

They definitely intersect, but they’re not always drawn from the same place. Visually, I take a lot of inspiration from fashion aesthetics—things that feel hyper-stylized, bold, and slightly surreal. [The films] Hero and House of Flying Daggers influenced Willfire a lot—the way they use color to evoke emotion is something I think about when crafting my visuals.

Sonically, I love the tension between chaos and control, so I’m drawn to music that feels like it’s constantly morphing—hyperpop, deconstructed club, breakcore. Sometimes I think of my sound as a glitching computer trying to express something deeply human.

How would you describe the ‘future club’ sound?

Future club is about pushing club music beyond just being something you dance to—it’s about storytelling, world-building, and energy manipulation. It takes elements from existing club genres—like Jersey club, baile funk, Detroit techno—but then distorts and reinvents them, like a remix of the future. It can be euphoric, aggressive, cinematic, or completely alien. It’s music that makes you feel like you’re in a neon-lit underground rave in another dimension.

Can you unpack the origins of your name, LÂLKA?

I was looking for a word that represents “doll”, and “lalka” is the Polish word for it. I chose it purely for the way the letters look visually. “Doll” is just a term of endearment my friends use for me, but I also like the contradiction where my music is anything but delicate or passive. It also connects to the way I experiment with identity and performance—how much of yourself do you give away, and how much do you construct? It’s that duality that interests me.

Do you have any advice for how to let go for those who might feel self-conscious on the dance floor?

Think of the dance floor as a glitch in reality—like a space where nothing outside of the music matters. No one’s really looking at you, because they’re in their own world, too. If you’re feeling self-conscious, start by closing your eyes, feeling the beat, and letting one part of your body move at a time. Then let the music take over.

Honestly, like most things in life, it’s all about confidence. Who cares if you don’t move with grace? As long as you’re enjoying yourself, that’s all that matters.

What are the five things you simply have to bring with you on a night out?

1. My power bank to keep my phone charged.

2. My phone so I can take photos and videos for memories. (Any boomer who chastises

me for doing this and not “living in the moment” needs to shut up. I live in the future,

okay?)

3. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Nobody wants to kiss crusty lips.

4. Comfy shoes. Currently I’m rotating between the Balenciaga Speeds (call me cliche,

whatever, they’re so light) and a pair of Love Moschino patent boots.

5. Ear plugs. To protect my hearing, and my sanity in case I don’t want to hear an annoying person yapping.

See LÂLKA in all her glory on February 21st at Nexus Arts.