Meri Tadić - Irij, Branâ Keternâ, Divina Commedia, Eluveitie, Godnr. Universe!

Possibilites are seemingly endless for the five foot two Swiss-Croatian fire cracker Meri Tadic, which goes to show once again on her latest release “High Above Sorrow“.
A new taste of Electro Folk Rock is throwing a charming smile to the macabre side of life.
This is her new EP and Video out on June 22nd 2015. The Violinist and Singer remains refreshing and inspired, while she’s reminding herself of how high love can make you fly. The Single is a winning formula of diversity and brilliant musicianship across the different versions: Original, Croatian Version, Piano Remix and Drum and Bass Remix.
Her session members: Drummer Dominik Burkhalter whom also acted as Co-Producer, Bassist Manu Rindlisbacher and Guitarist Maze Koon, are emerging into a powerful and organic band presenting to us her hand-made music.
Being involved in the international Music Business for over a decade she commited to her first studio engagement in 2002, to what we now know as the internationally renowned Swiss Folk Metal band Eluveitie. As a founding member she has significantly influenced the band for 11 years. With almost a thousand shows and 7 albums under her belt she has been celebrated by enthusiastic Metal fans from Los Angeles to Moscow and Paris to Delhi.
Coinciding with her departure from Eluveitie in January 2014 she received the "Swiss Music Award" for the category "Best Live Act National".
Given the musical passion of the 1.60m wholegrain "DIY“ musician nothing really seems impossible.
Amidst the whirlwind chaos of repeated touring, she has managed to produce her first completely autonomous Irij EP in 2009. In 2014 she didn’t only surprise the Metal community by releasing her follow up album “SAME ZGODE...“ but also drew the attention of the mainstream media.
Draženka Stančić for muzika.hr on „Same Zgode...“ “With this album, the Croatian Ethno Music scene is standing one step higher in it’s development.”
Irij was built upon handed down lyrics from Croatia offering a never-ending source for her imagination. The compositions are rich in contrast and written solely by herself. Strong electronic beats followed by elements of Rock, spirited instrumentals, a soothing voice and a tip of the hat to the Metal world, from which she was born.
With this third completely self-produced release she delivers us a first glimpse into her upcoming second album scheduled for 2016.
It’s hard to get rid of that pulsating sound of love with past centuries, running through our veins as a certain mindset from the southern Balkans is ever present throughout her music.

Irij ‎(CD, EP) Ahnstern Ahnstern 42 2009
Same Zgode... ...Koje Se Ne Mogu Dogoditi! ‎(CD, Album) Not On Label (Irij Self-released) IMR002 2014

Tracks appear in compilations

tr. Domovoj
Various - By The Hum Of Ullr's Bow ‎(CD, Comp) Hex Magazine none 2009
tr. Vasilisa
Various - Pagan Folk Und Apocalyptic Psychedelia - Kapitel II ‎(CD, Comp) Steinklang Industries none 2010