Indie Pop Archives - Athens Music Week

Hana Fatur (SI)

Lilli Lou — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:08:14 +0000

Hana Fatur is a melancholic indie pop artist, whose evocative songwriting and delicate voice guide us through her poetic songs about quiet loneliness, sleepless thoughts and deep sadness.

Often called the Slovenian Phoebe Bridgers, the Ljubljana-born and raised artist, who is currently Rotterdam (NL) based, is performing all around Europe and releasing her first EP called “Nocturnal”.

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Akylas (GR)

konstantinos — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:22 +0000

Akylas has made a name for himself in the underground indie scene with his unique persona and artistic identity. Blending pop music with emotional lyricism and heartfelt performances, he has cultivated a solid fanbase. Captivating audiences with his bold artistic vision and electrifying stage presence, his music reflects his journey as a queer artist navigating life, love, and self-expression.

His latest release, Atelier, a collaboration with Papazo, has been a great success, further solidifying his impact on the indie scene. Some of his most well-known tracks include Fthinokraso and Ela Konta, which have also garnered significant attention.

With a background in live performances, including appearances at major events like Athens Pride and on national television, Akylas continues to push artistic boundaries. With a sound that is both nostalgic and innovative, he crafts songs that feel like instant classics.

Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akylas__/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akylas__?lang=el-GR
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ryXG4cu4Ac81CojYsKcTL
TouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl6vworXf90

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Freedom Candlemaker (CY)

chrismeso — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:53:39 +0000

Long before performing under the moniker Freedom Candlemaker, Lefteris Moumtzis had already become an important figure in Cyprus’ music scene, releasing albums as J.Kriste Master of Disguise, and with neo-rebetiko outfit Trio Tekke. Aside from his solo releases and various collaborations, he is the founder of independent label Louvana Records and the artistic director of Fengaros Music Festival, Music Village Fengaros and Lefkosia Loop Festival. The shimmering moments of his previous work seem to have been distilled in his new project, formed in 2018.

Although the name Freedom Candlemaker is a literal translation of Lefteris Moumtzis’ name, it is also a clear enough indication of his style: laid-back, warm, and accessible. In the last three years he has released four singles (Gold, I am love, The Win, Resurrection) and is currently gearing up for the release of his new full-length album Ageless.

Links:

www.instagram.com/freedom_candlemaker
www.facebook.com/LefterisMoumtzis
www.moumtzis.com

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Aki Rei (GR)

chrismeso — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:45:42 +0000

Aki Rei is a multi-instrumentalist musician/producer based in Athens (GR). His style revolves around genres like Dream Pop, Electronica, Progressive Rock, fused with Jazz harmonies and 70’s yearning soul vocals. The idea of the project was captured in the COVID-19 period when he wrote most of his songs. ”It was the only way I could feel freedom, so I created songs – worlds where I could live inside. Only when I release all the songs I wrote then, will I be washed away from this dark age.”

After a series of successful singles like ”Red Cadillac ”, ”Blue Hawaii”, ”Insanity” etc. He managed to make a name for himself and take a place in the Greek Indie music scene.He has also been featured in other Greek Indie Bands such as Daphne and the Fuzz, Jef Maarawi and he is a constant member of Youth Valley as a guitarist/backing vocalist.

In April of 2022 he performed as an opening act for Still Corners, at Gagarin 205 (Ejekt Festival) in Athens (GR).

Aki Rei released his debut EP ”Vain Poetry” on January 2024 where he shows us a darker side of his inner world and a deeper look into his musical thoughts.Aki Rei released his debut EP ”Vain Poetry” on January 2024 where he shows us a darker side of his inner world and a deeper look into his musical thoughts.

He recently joined the band of Pavlos Pavlidis as a guitarist/Keyboard player and they are working together on Pavlos’s upcoming album.

Ιnstagram | facebook | spotify | bandcamp

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Jimmy Knows (GR)

admino — Wed, 17 May 2023 23:33:54 +0000

Jimmy Knows is a 4-member band based in Athens. They were formed in 2018, establishing their indie pop sound with their first lo-fi mixtape titled “Soft Spots“, which was self-released in 2019. Their song writing is a “happy-sad” mixture of soft nostalgic beats and catchy melodies.

In April 2020 the band recorded a 7- inch vinyl single called “Eye of the Storm”, released by Old Bad Habits Record label. In the midst of the pandemic, Jimmy Knows released “I’ve Been Writing Lovesongs”, a 5-track EP that was well received by the Greek and International independent media. Since then, the band has released 2 more singles, “Sweat” and “Flowered” with which they established their sound and flourished in the music scene of Athens

In May 2022, ‘lovesongs’ was re-released by The Hubsters. The single quickly became a hit and its video clip was played daily on Mad TV. Its significant success led to the release of 2 remixes that are now playing on Greek radio stations, such as En Lefko 87,7, Nostos 100,6, Pepper 96,6, and Kosmos 93.6 FM.

After the success of “lovesongs” and after several live performances in 2022, the band began recording new songs. In March 2023, Jimmy Knows released a new single titled “turning into something”, in which they experimented with synth-pop sounds in order to create a more pop aesthetic. This is the first single from their upcoming mixtape, which is expected to be released in the summer of 2023.

https://linktr.ee/jimmyknows

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