Malaika with Biba live at Folklore Hoxton

Biba

BIBA is a London-based band fronted by singer-songwriter Biba, creating a soulful, punchy alt-pop world driven by personality, imperfection and emotional honesty. Blending raw, emotive vocals with quirky, punk-leaning production, their sound sits comfortably between nostalgia and a sharp modern edge. At the heart of BIBA is storytelling that feels instinctive and unfiltered. Biba’s lyrics are witty, direct and deeply personal—“I write like I’m texting a close friend”—capturing relationships, self-doubt and everyday chaos with humour and confidence. There’s a quiet sense of rebellion running through the project, rooted in natural female empowerment rather than anything forced or performative. The band recently wrapped their debut project in Amsterdam, marking a defining moment in shaping BIBA’s identity both sonically and visually. Their world is bold and expressive, with a distinctive aesthetic that balances softness and edge. For fans of Lorde, Lola Young, Billie Eilish and Wolf Alice, BIBA offers a space where vulnerability meets attitude and intimacy meets impact.