Kaleida’s music has a way of pulling you into a dreamlike world—one that feels both intimate and cinematic. With their signature minimalist yet emotionally charged sound, Christina Wood and Cicely Goulder have carved out a unique space in electronic music, blending haunting vocals with ethereal synths.
In this conversation at no-26.com, we talked about intuition in music, the magic of songwriting, and the balance between artistry and motherhood. Christina also shared insights on dreams as creative fuel, their love for minimalism, and the unexpected journey of having their music featured in films like John Wick and Atomic Blonde.
And of course, we touched on their upcoming Istanbul show, Turkish culture, and the idea of fusing traditional instruments with their electronic sound.
You’ve got this minimalist vibe in your music. So, tell me—is minimalism a kind of freedom for you, or does it sometimes feel like a limitation?
Christina Wood: Minimalism, for me, is space to breathe and a feeling of calm. I need that to reset and think. I love empty places like Lapland. We both really appreciate minimalism in music—it allows the feeling to come through and gives space for the listener to feel. It also means that everything has to have a purpose, both in terms of production and structure. We don’t like clutter; we like things to be intentional. The song should stand on its own if you strip it right back.
Your tracks have been in John Wick and Atomic Blonde. What was that like? Were you surprised by those opportunities, or was it something you always hoped for?
Christina Wood: The request to use Think came after the editor of the film saw us play a gig in Poznań, Poland. She emailed us to ask if she could use the track to edit a scene with Keanu Reeves, and we said, “Of course!” We weren’t expecting it to stay in the final cut, though, and we had no idea how much of a cult film it would become. We are very grateful, as it opened a lot of doors for us.
