fika & Eddy Luna Sink Into Something Beautifully Quiet on “Cyanide”

If “Mercy” cracked the door open, “Cyanide” walks you all the way inside—and then gently asks you to stay a while.

London duo fika are back in a way that feels both effortless and intentional, teaming up once again with Birmingham’s Eddy Luna for the second single from their upcoming EP 10%. And honestly? This one hits different. It’s softer, more intimate, and quietly confident in a way that doesn’t beg for your attention—it earns it.

Right from the jump, “Cyanide” feels like a late-night exhale. The introduction of delicate live strings (a first for fika) adds this warm, almost cinematic glow to the track, wrapping around the vocals like a slow-burning embrace. It’s subtle, but that’s the magic—nothing is overplayed, nothing is rushed. The song lives in the in-between moments.

Vocally, everything stays restrained in the best way. There’s no need for vocal acrobatics here—just feeling. Eddy Luna’s delivery blends seamlessly into fika’s signature palette of R&B grooves, jazz-leaning harmony, and those unmistakable after-hours vibes. It’s the kind of track you put on when you’re staring out a window thinking about someone you probably shouldn’t text.

And that balance? That’s where fika really shine. Al Wreaves and Sam Hutton have always had a knack for blending influences—think D'Angelo’s soulfulness, Frank Ocean’s introspection, and even a touch of John Mayer’s melodic ease—but “Cyanide” feels like them fully settling into their own voice.

It also speaks to their evolution. After a nearly three-year gap, this new chapter doesn’t feel like a comeback—it feels like a leveling up. More refined, more intentional, and way more in tune with the emotional core of their sound.

Beyond the music, it’s worth noting how fika continue to shape the indie scene through Bamboo Recordings, creating space for emerging artists while building a community that actually feels collaborative—not just curated. That ethos bleeds into 10%, which already feels like their most cohesive and confident body of work to date.

“Cyanide” isn’t trying to be the loudest song in the room. It’s the one you remember after everything else fades out—and sometimes, that’s way more powerful.