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Alina Astrova, who uses the recording alias Lolina, and previously Inga Copeland, is a Russian-born Estonian-raised experimental electronic musician and singer, living in London. She has released music on her own as well as with Dean Blunt, including but not limited to their project Hype Williams.

Life and work

Astrova was born in Samara, Russia. Her family moved to Tallinn, Estonia when she was a child. At 17, she moved to London to study art criticism at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.[1]

Between 2007 and 2016 Astrova was vocalist in avant-garde duo Hype Williams, with Dean Blunt.[2][3][4] The pair also released music as "Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland".

Discography

Solo

As Inga Copeland

Albums
  • Because I'm Worth It
Singles and EPs
  • Relaxin' with Lolina (self-released, 2015)[5]

As Lolina

Albums
  • Live In Paris (2016)[6]
  • The Smoke (2018)[7]
  • Who is experimental music? (2019)[8][9]
  • Live in Geneva (2019)[10]
  • Face The Music (2022)[11]
EPs

With Dean Blunt

References

  1. ^ "GEN F: Inga Copeland". The Fader. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  2. ^ "Inga Copeland · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  3. ^ "Exclusive download: Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland - The Attitude Era". The Guardian. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  4. ^ "Hype Williams: do they ever speak the truth?". The Guardian. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  5. ^ "Music Review: Lolina - Relaxin' with LOLINA". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  6. ^ "Lolina - Live In Paris · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  7. ^ "Lolina: The Smoke". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  8. ^ "Lolina - Who is experimental music? · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  9. ^ "Inga Copeland returns with new Lolina release, Who is experimental music?". Fact Magazine. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  10. ^ "Inga Copeland returns as Lolina with Live in Geneva". Fact Magazine. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  11. ^ "Face the Music". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  12. ^ "Lolina - Lolita · Single Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  13. ^ "Dean Blunt / Inga Copeland: Black Is Beautiful". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  14. ^ "Dean Blunt & Inga Copeland". The Quietus. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  15. ^ "Dean Blunt & Inga Copeland: Black is Beautiful". Fact Magazine. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 2021-09-04.