Abbie Gale
Abbie Gale were born in 2003 in Patra. They have a distinct indie pop
sound inspired by the likes of Field Mice and Felt and their female
singer sings in English. They have performed with Laura Veirs and Unisex.
(www.abbiegale.gr)
Closer
The oldest Greek band that plays indie pop/rock in English. They have
supported Echobelly, Puressence, Sonic Youth, Pulp, Garbage, Doves,
Jesus and Mary Chain, Echo & The Bunnymen, etc. They disbanded but
recently (2005) reformed.
Film
Alternative pop-rock band from Athens with female voice, English lyrics
and tunes filled with motion picture soundtrack feeling. They recently
moved towards a darker sound orientation, stamping influences from the
80s dark wave, pop, punk and dance scenes. They have opened for acts
like The Flaming Lips, Cure, Placebo and Puressence.
(www.filmband.gr)
Mary and The Boy
New four-piece band that plays cabaret pop music. One girl sings, another
dances; one boy plays the piano, another makes noises with a music saw.
They recently supported Marc Almond. Very interesting project!
(www.myspace.com/maryandtheboy)
Matisse
Another greek indie band singing in English. Matisse were formed in
Athens inpired by their love for David Bowie, T-Rex, Suede and Soft
Cell. Matisse have opened for Marylin Manson, Garbage, Shed Seven, Puressence,
and Electrelane.
(www.matisse.gr)
Raining Pleasure
Raining Pleasure is a four-piece band from Patra. Beginning in the early
Nineties, they quickly became the Greek indie scene's best-kept secret.
They have shared festival stages with The Cure, The Pixies, The Dandy
Warhols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club while they recently made a new
version of the classic album by Manos Hadjidakis, 'Reflections'.
(www.rainingpleasure.gr)
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