Mica Levi

Known for

Music and sound

Born

February 1, 1987 (age 39)

Birthplace

Surrey, England, UK

Biography

Mica Levi (/ˈmiːkə ˈliːvi/; born February 1987), known by their stage name Micachu, is an English singer, songwriter, composer and producer. They are classically trained and since 2008 has released experimental pop music with their band Micachu and the Shapes, including their critically praised debut album Jewellery in 2009.

In 2014, Levi branched out into film composing, creating the score for the Jonathan Glazer film Under the Skin. Their work was widely praised and Levi received a European Film Award for Best Composer and a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music nomination. Their score for Pablo Larraín's Jackie received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score.