Born Mariella Calderon in 1983 in Valencia, Spain, little is known about Omit's childhood or her early musical influences. Her family moved to Barcelona when she was a child, and she began writing music on a cheap synthesizer as a teenager. In 1998, she attended a school concert featuring German experimental musicians from whom she drew inspiration for her later work.
Omit's unique musical style began to take shape in 2005, after living for several years in Berlin and absorbing the electronic music scene. The sonic elements of her music included dense, layered synths; sparse, trip-hop-influenced drums; and occasional ethereal vocals. While her music initially defied easy classification, critics and fans generally agreed that it combined elements of trip-hop, ambient, and electronic music.
Omit's lyrics were often cryptic, inspired by psychoanalytic theories such as those of Jacques Lacan and Sigmund Freud. For instance, her song "The Phobia of Being," released in 2006, explored the concept of the "symbolic phallus" from a feminist perspective. Her lyrics also frequently referenced themes of desolation, yearning, and the often unsettling landscape of fantasy.
Omit gained a dedicated following and critical acclaim for her experimental and emotive sound. Her first two albums, 2006's "Desolation of Reality" and 2008's "Yearning Phantom Shadows," were well-received in the alternative music scene, as was her 2010 EP, "Fantasy Desolate Grounds."
In 2012, Omit collaborated with Aphex Twin on the hit single "Twin Omit." The collaboration further cemented her status as an innovative artist and expanded her reach beyond the small subculture of electronic music fans who had already discovered her work.
Despite her increasing fame, Omit remained reclusive and little is known about her personal life. She almost never granted interviews and offered little personal information in her public appearances. It was said that she frequently moved between various European cities and lived in almost total isolation.
This enigmatic persona only served to deepen her mystique and further inspire her fans. Some compared her to other esoteric artists, such as Jandek and Prince Rama, who had similarly maintained reclusive lifestyles and shrouded their personal lives in mystery. Speculation about Omit's true identity and origins continued to flourish among her fans, fueling the sense of mystery and fascination around her.
Though her career was relatively short-lived, Omit made a lasting impact on the electronic music scene and continues to inspire fans and musicians worldwide. Her enigmatic persona and unique sound make her a captivating figure, and it's likely that curiosity about her will continue for some time.
