Calmea is Eunice Saraiva’s (frontwoman of Dublin band of all living things) solo moniker. Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Eunice has been living and making music in Ireland for 6 years. While still releasing and performing with the band, she has been undertaking a more personal and gentle approach to her music. Calmea is a made-up word, similar to the Portuguese adjective ‘calma’, meaning to be relaxed and at peace. This alias feels fitting due to the ambient folk, ethereal and textural sound Eunice creates in her music, alongside sound engineer, and producer, Ber Quinn. She draws inspiration from acts such as Cassandra Jenkins, Indigo Sparke and Sea Oleena.
Following the self-release of Calmea’s debut EP I know now I didn’t know, what it meant to really go (available on all streaming platforms) in 2020, Eunice will be releasing her debut full length album in 2024.