Inside Autow Nite Superstore’s World
His productions unfold like nocturnal cityscapes — gloomy, cinematic, and dystopian — evoking the sensation of solitary walks through vast, sleeping streets. Layers of distorted rhythms, melancholic atmospheres, and mysterious sound design define a sonic identity that feels both intimate and unsettling. Operating fully independently, ANS has steadily earned recognition from influential platforms across the […]
Akylas Shakes Up Eurovision 2026 with “Ferto”
By Maro Angelopoulou Akylas is stepping onto the Eurovision 2026 stage determined to make an impact. His electro-pop anthem “Ferto” quickly became a standout favorite, surpassing 2 million YouTube views even before its official presentation at the First Semi-Final. Now officially released by Minos EMI, A Universal Music Company, the track blends infectious rhythm, explosive […]
Blue Morphee
Blue Morphee is the artistic alias of Athens/London-based multidisciplinary artist Eva Konstantinou. With a background in graphic design and painting studies in Kent, she blends her visual sensitivity with music, crafting an indie-pop sound shaped by atmospheric influences such as London Grammar, Tove Lo and Labrinth. Her stage name plays on the blue morpho butterfly […]
A Visual Expression of a Modern Zeibekiko
By Maro Angelopoulou George Dalaras and Stamatis Kraounakis meet on ground that feels both familiar and quietly radical. Their song “Paixe re file bala” translates literally to “Play ball, mate”, a phrase commonly used also metaphorically in Greek to mean taking action or performing well in everyday life tasks. The clip, reflects the song’s emotional […]
MAZOHA Synth-Punk
MAZOHA is the solo project of Thessaloniki-based musician Jimmy (Tzimis) Polioudis, active since 2017 and firmly positioned within the Greek alternative scene. Operating primarily as a one-man band, Polioudis writes, records and produces his music independently, developing a sound that is personal, immediate and intentionally unpolished. His music moves fluidly between synth-punk, post-punk, indie rock […]
Aghia Paraskevi
A story of faith and resilience By Theo Kalomirakis The tiny church of Aghia Paraskevi, located in the historic center of Athens, is just two blocks away from where I was born in Athens. It is overshadowed by the two big churches nearby, all three of them located in Aiolou Street that leads to the […]
Commuter
Soundtracking Collapse with Precision and Force Athens-based post-punk outfit Commuter have steadily carved out a reputation for their uncompromising sound and ferocious live presence, moving beyond the confines of the local underground to reach an increasingly international audience. Their music is driven by snarling guitars, tense rhythms, and a pervasive inward-looking pessimism, placing them in […]
My Greek Family
By Anthony Gabriel I arrived in Greece in 1982 working in the hospitality sector, and shortly after married a Greek girl called Paraskevi. With Paraskevi came her whole family, half of which had left Aidini – now in Türkiye – in the 1920’s. The photo above is a combination of two photos taken by the […]
Daskalogiannis
The Wealthy Merchant Who taught courage Ioannis Vlahos, remembered by history as Daskalogiannis, was a pivotal figure in the 18th-century Greek struggle for independence. Born around 1722 in Anopolis, a village in the rugged Sfakia region of Crete, he was not a soldier by trade but a wealthy shipowner and merchant. His nickname, Daskalogiannis (John […]
A Cinematic Love Story Brought to Life in Song
By Maro Angelopoulou The song O Erotas Grafetai (“Love Is Written”) arrives as a cinematic duet performed by Helena Paparizou and Panos Mouzourakis, created especially for the film of the same name as it reaches cinemas. Built around contrast and balance, two distinct voices meet, diverge, and reconnect, reflecting the emotional tension at the heart […]