Ice Hokku

An indie-pop duo based in Tel Aviv, Ice Hokku was founded by singer Julia Garnits and guitarist Anton Dmitriev in 2017.
The music of the band blends energetic live-looping and drum machines with enchanting guitars and synthesizers, fronted by powerful vocals and infused with Middle Eastern vibes. With more than 200 gigs under their belt worldwide – from Europe to Central Asia, Vietnam, and Japan – Ice Hokku has released their debut album “Fikus 2,” two EPs, several singles, and music videos, supported by live sessions. Their latest release is the single ‘Hey City,’ accompanied by a video filmed in Tokyo during their Japanese tour in January 2024.

Notable performances:
Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2024, Japan
Mind on Fire festival 2023 and 2024, Germany
Slunovrat Festival 2024, Opava, Czech Republic
Das Kontakt Festival 2024, Bamberg, Germany
International Israel Music Showcase Festival 2022
European tours in February and. October 2023. 15 cities including
Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Brussels, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart etc.
Central Asia tour (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan) in March 2023
Vietman mini tour in June 2023

“The duo’s surprisingly powerful sound is achieved by using loop stations that continuously record sound layers during a show in real-time” – Nenesbutler Blog.

“Ice Hokku’s musical style uses a combination of guitar, synth, electronic drums, and powerful vocals, using mostly English and Hebrew language. Many of its role models include Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Sia, and Fink, in combination with modern electronic Israeli music and traditional Middle East melodies and rhythms.” – Vietnam times.

“Guitarist Anton Dmitriev and Singer Julia Garnits from Israel rocked Hanoi
performing at the Israeli Independence Day Event and starring in a live concert on the backdrop of a Hanoi Lake” – Jerusalem Post

Live 1: https://youtu.be/eyS0Za3VgRU
Clip 1: https://youtu.be/EBDXVLTsIHs

Live 2: https://youtu.be/FHlOtO_X-kc?si=EuCCVRi_SC6wdexP
Live 3: https://youtu.be/WeiRHMnp6eg?si=Uxi4oiU5xGHwEtWg

Clip 2: https://youtu.be/YRFRpwH4TxQ?si=wMDOLNvvGAgcD0Ou

Audio: Ice Hokku on Soundcloud