Marinella
The Voice That Shaped Greek Music and Culture Greece is mourning the passing of the legendary singer Marinella, who collapsed on the stage of Herod Atticus mid-performance a year and a half ago and never regained consciousness. Born Kyriaki Papadopoulou in Thessaloniki, in 1938 Marinela helped define the course of modern Greek music. Her passing […]
Anser
Rooted in Truth, Sharp on the Mic With a fire-spitting flow, a long career full of defining moments, and tracks counting millions of YouTube views, Anser has long been a key figure in the Greek hip-hop landscape. Raised in Sparta, where he resides, Anser embodies a rare balance between grounded living and uncompromising artistic drive […]
Heroes of BPAN
A Story of Love, Strength and Hope By Michalis Kouziakis Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Michalis Kouziakis. I am from Kozani, husband to Paschalia and father of three children, Vasiliki, Sebastian and Maria. I am also a co-founder of the association “Heroes of BPAN.” BPAN is an extremely rare genetic disorder […]
Sugar For the Pill
Sugar For The Pill are an indie shoegaze and dream pop band formed in March 2020 in Athens, Greece. Since their emergence, the band has become a notable presence in the country’s alternative music scene, recognized for their atmospheric soundscapes, layered guitars, and emotive, reverb-soaked vocals. The band consists of Vana Rose (vocals), Spyros Mitrokotsas […]
The Boy: An Urban Poet of Athens
By Maro Angelopoulou Some artists seem inseparable from the cities they inhabit. For Alexandros Voulgaris — better known as The Boy — Athens is not simply a backdrop but a living presence, a restless emotional landscape that runs through his music and films. Born in Athens in 1981, Voulgaris has built a singular artistic universe […]
Nama Dama
Nama Dama is the artistic moniker of Cypriot-Ukrainian performer, composer, and multidisciplinary artist Anastasia Demetriadou. Known for crafting mesmerizing audio-visual performances, she creates immersive worlds where music, storytelling, and ritual converge. Blending the haunting elegance of electronic folk with the vibrancy of pop, Nama Dama’s sound feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in cultural memory. […]
Alkinoos Ioannidis Live in the UK
By Maro Angelopoulou In March 2026, Alkinoos Ioannidis returns to the United Kingdom for three concerts that unfold as open musical encounters rather than fixed performances. Across Manchester, Edinburgh, and London, these nights invite the audience into a space where songs are revisited, reshaped, and allowed to evolve in real time. 11 March — Band […]
Freedom Candlemaker
Crafting Light Through Sound The musical world of Lefteris Moumtzis blends introspection, sonic experimentation, and spiritual reflection. “Through music we can reconnect with something timeless within ourselves.” Freedom Candlemaker is the artistic moniker of Greek Cypriot musician, songwriter, and producer Lefteris Moumtzis. The name is a literal English translation of his own, but it also […]
From Silicon Valley to Greece
Greg Mandanis on Plaiwrite, podcast IP, and why audio is the smartest place to test stories today By Katerina Florous Greg Mandanis is the founder of Plaiwrite, a one-stop-shop online podcasting studio that helps screenwriters turn feature screenplays into green-lit podcast productions. With nearly 30 years in software, media, and telecom, including roles at Disney […]
Irene Skylakaki Unveils “Hell”
Irene Skylakaki’s forthcoming album signals a decisive artistic shift, marking a new phase in both sonic direction and visual identity. Moving beyond the indie-folk textures that defined her earlier work, the new material leans into alternative electronic production, immersive atmospheres, and a more confrontational lyrical stance. The project is set to be released via Fine! […]