Anyma is the solo project of Matteo Milleri, an Italian-American DJ and producer also known as one half of the duo Tale of Us and the co-founder of Afterlife Records. The project's debut EP, Claire, was released in June 2021 and featured a number of collaborations as well as the world's first full-size NFT music video. The second EP, Sentient, followed in July 2021. The full-length album Genesys came out in August 2023 and was followed a year later by Genesys II. Anyma has collaborated with artists such as Grimes, Sevdaliza, and CamelPhat.

Anyma
Birth nameMatteo Milleri
Born (1988-05-19) 19 May 1988 (age 36)
New York, US
OriginBerlin, Germany
Genres
Occupation(s)Music producer, DJ
Years active2011–present
LabelsAfterlife Recordings, Interscope
Member ofTale of Us
SpouseVittoria Ceretti (divorced)
PartnerGrimes

History

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Anyma was launched in 2021 as a way to explore and combine the world of digital art and musical individuality.[1][2] The project's sound is influenced by melodic house and techno, with elements of ambient, electronica, and classical music.[3][4]

Anyma's debut EP, Claire, was released in June 2021 on Rose Avenue Records[5][6][7] and featured collaborations with Janus Rasmussen and Delhia de France.[8][9] The title track was accompanied by the world's first full-size and full-definition NFT music video, created by Berlin-based artist Marigoldff and IOR50 Studio.[9][8][10][11] Anyma's second EP, Sentient, came out in July 2021, on Afterlife Records,[12][13][14] and showcased a darker and more experimental sound. The project's first full-length album, Genesys, was released on 11 August 2023, though it had been expected to come out in October 2021.[15][16][17]

Anyma's live performances are designed to create a unique sonic and visual landscape, allowing the audience to interact with the digital art and music through state-of-the-art technology.[18] The project aims to blur the lines between physical and digital worlds and to cultivate a more connected and immersive experience.[1][2][19]

Genesys

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On 11 August 2023, Anyma released his debut album, Genesys, which explores themes of technology, nature, humanity, and coexistence. It consists of 14 tracks and features artists such as Grimes, Sevdaliza, CamelPhat, Chris Avantgarde, Rebuke, and Cassian.[20] He followed it a year later with Genesys II.

Personal life

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Matteo Milleri was born in New York City, the son of Italian business magnate Francesco Milleri.[21] He moved to Italy at a young age and met Carmine Conte in Milan in 2008 while studying sound engineering at the SAE Institute. They formed the duo Tale of Us and relocated to Berlin, where they became a prominent act on the electronic music scene. They also founded their own label, Afterlife, in 2016, which also hosts events.[2]

Milleri married Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti in 2020.[22][23] In June 2023, Ceretti announced her separation from Milleri in a TikTok video.[24] Milleri has not commented on his marital status or his relationship with Ceretti.

In March 2024, it became public that Milleri is in a relationship with Grimes.[25]

Discography

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Studio albums

EPs

  • Claire (2021)
  • Sentient (2021)
  • Forevermore (2021)

References

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  1. ^ a b Mullins, Ellie (19 May 2021). "Anyma is the new musical concept from Tale of Us' Matteo Milleri". weraveyou.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Tale of Us' Matteo Milleri Details His New Solo Project, Anyma". Beatportal. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Anyma biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ Chong, Sebastian Flores (16 July 2021). "Anyma Delivers Second EP of the Year 'Claire' and It's a Masterpiece". EDMTunes. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ Di, Marco (19 July 2021). "Matteo Milleri's Anyma returns with new EP 'Claire'". Rave Jungle. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ Conner, Patrick Ames (20 July 2021). "Anyma returns with new EP 'Claire' out now via Rose Avenue Records". Earmilk. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  7. ^ Nicola (16 July 2021). "Anyma continues his introspective journey with 'Claire EP' on Rose Avenue". The Groove Cartel. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b Gaboury-Potvin, Thomas (16 July 2021). "Anyma returns with new EP 'Claire'". When We Dip. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  9. ^ a b Miriam (21 July 2021). "Anyma Kicks Off with an Impressive New EP 'Claire'". Out Now Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  10. ^ Anyma & Marigoldff – Claire (Official NFT Music Video), 28 July 2021, retrieved 27 December 2023
  11. ^ "Claire: A full-definition NFT music video by Anyma and Marigoldff". 21 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Anyma (5) – Sentient EP". Discogs.
  13. ^ "Sentient EP, by Anyma". Afterlife Recordings. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  14. ^ Anyma – Sentient EP. Bleep., retrieved 27 December 2023
  15. ^ Freeman, Rachel (11 August 2023). "Listen: Anyma's Debut Album "Genesys" Explores the Interconnectedness of Humankind and Machines". EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Tale of Us' Anyma releases debut album, 'Genesys': Listen". DJMag.com. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  17. ^ Mulligan, Lewis (24 July 2023). "Anyma debut album 'Genesys' set to drop on August 11th". weraveyou.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Anyma / Digital Lanscapes". Nasty Magazine. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Anyma / Digital Landscapes". Nasty Magazine. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  20. ^ Schube, Will (11 August 2023). "Anyma, Grimes Collaborator from Tale of Us and Afterlife Records, Shares Debut Album 'Genesys'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Una lunga notte per cinquemila sotto il segno di Luxottica" [A long night for five thousand under the sign of Luxottica]. corrierealpi.gelocal.it (in Italian). 22 December 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  22. ^ Kandpal, Disha (24 August 2023). "Leonardo DiCaprio's new rumored model flame is still married to her husband". HITC. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Who is DJ Matteo Milleri husband of Vittoria Ceretti, bio, age, height, family and songs". The SportsGrail. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  24. ^ Sherpa, Pemba (18 December 2023). "Matteo Milleri Vittoria Ceretti Husband Age, Wikipedia, Instagram". Aussie Celebs. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  25. ^ "Grimes Debuts New Romance 2 Years After Elon Musk Breakup". E! Online. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.