Gloire Carton - Stop Poking My Balloon [self-released, 2010]

Gloire Carton is a music artist from Athens, Greece. She was a member of the band Couch Potatoes until their dissolution in 2007. After that, she decided to start a solo project of hers, going by the moniker “GloryBox”. Soon enough, she had her first works uploaded in her myspace webpage and organizing her first solo gigs. In 2008 she compiled some of her recordings into CD, thus making it an album of her works named Unzip My Ventilated View. Near the end of 2009 she dropped the “GloryBox” moniker and adopted the present naming of “Gloire Carton”. In her live show performances she’s always supported by her friendly session members. Nalyssa and Tonti Prodnic are the most recognized. In July 2010, Gloire Carton released her second album Stop poking my balloon. From now on Gloire Carton won’t be a solo project but a band. Thieves and Kid_A are the new members and there’s one more to be added soon…

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Various Artists - I Can Hear It Now EP [Cast-a-Blast, 2010]

A Cast-A-Blast Massive Joint featuring: Blend aka Mishkin w/ African Simba, BNC w/ Elephant Phinix, Larry Gus, Kill Emil Meets Mr. Tea & Palov. I Can Hear It Now EP is compiled to showcase the A to Z sound spectrum of Cast-A-Blast in 2010, A Summer time banger for the hottest of days and coolests of nights, a record to satisfy even the most demanding DJ and eclectic listener.

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GDaddie aka Gone (x3) - The Truth EP [Dusted Wax Kingdom, 2011]

The Athens based beatsmith Gone (x3) returns behind the new monicker GDaddie, bringing a fresh music portion of groovy basslines, abstract hip-hop beats and tasty cuts of jazzy samples. Enjoy!

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Bad Karaoke - Bad Karaoke [self-released, 2010]

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Acid Baby Jesus - Acid Baby Jesus [self-released, 2010]

Best garage rock band in Athens, GR. Best garage rock band in the world?

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Five Star Hotel - This Sound [On Stage, 2010]

Five Star Hotel is a greek band that plays indie pop tunes with english lyrics. The idea was given around 2001 while Giorgos and Giannis were studying in the UK. But it wasn't until they came back to Thessaloniki a couple of years later that the band was finally formed. They have supported "Six by Seven", "Electralane", "Saint Etienne" and "Ladytron" leaving the best impressions with their performance. Their song "I want you" was included in the compilation "Enjoy the Greeks!" and the compilation "Coca Cola Soundwave - vol.1" includes the song "Sunshine". Their first single was "This is the night" by Onstage Records and their debut LP "This Sound" is out now.

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Mary's Flower Superhead - Sway [Shift, 2010]

They started playing under the current line up in 2003. After three years of rehearsals, studio work and plenty of live gigs in Thessaloniki and Athens (Greece) they released their first self titled album in January 2006 from Polytropon rec. That album was clearly influenced by the American indie, post punk scene which was the main influence of the band at that time as well. Meanwhile the band was constantly experimenting on their sound introducing more groovy elements to their music. In 2007 they recorded two new tracks (Tokyo and No second chances) that created a high anticipation for the band’s new album. So in October 2008 the band started recording their new material and the new album named "Sway" is completed and realeased on the 1st of March 2010. The sound of the album could very easily be characterised as disco-punk since the disco beat, the groovy basslines and the distorted quitars strike your ear from the very begining of it.

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George Nikas - How To Live In Open Spaces [Island Def Jam, 2010]

George Nikas is no stranger to music. Singer-songwriter and member of the popular Greek indie band Zebra Tracks, George has toured extensively in the Balkans with the Zebra’s performing at Greece’s Ejekt Festival (2010) supporting Bad Religion and Faith No More, Serbia’s Exit Festival (2010), Macedonia’s Alarm Festival (2010) Croatia’s Urban Fest (2006) and the Athens Open Air Festival alongside the Kaiser Chiefs, Long Blondes and Good Shoes in 2007. That year, acclaimed musician Brian Molko of Placebo was impressed enough to hand-pick the Zebra Tracks to open their Athens show in front of 7,000 people. 2010 sees George Nikas transitioning from band member to solo artist, with the recording of his debut album How to Live in Open Spaces. Musically, under the influence of indie folk icons Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and Ryan Adams, the album results in a collection of melodic guitar hooks, heartfelt lyrics and an exuberantly painted picture of nostalgia. Having come a long way from meticulously teaching himself to play the guitar, Nikas’ poignant and elegantly crafted song-writing have propelled him on a path toward his solo breakout.

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Expert Medicine - Perfect Maniac [The Sound Of Everything, 2010]

After a four year absence from discography, Expert Medicine return with new material and a completely new sound proposal. "Perfect Maniac" comprises nine new songs, a rework of the older "Chase", as well as a remix. Their sound maintains in the background the rock-funk and acid jazz influences of the past, embracing a strong contemporary pop mood and retro electro dance forms. Babis Kourtaras on bass and vocals, Andeas Siourounis on drums and vocals, Alexis Zamparas on guitars and Tom Pitikakis/Dj Everlast on the decks and samplers, are the four musicians who along with sound engineer Akis Paschalakis, are the Expert Medicine of 2010. Along with them, Stella Chronopoulou, that gives her special voice and unique style to two tracks.

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B-sides - Story Without End [B-otherSide, 2010]

The band B-sides is the evolution of the music journey of a company of friends that started at the end of 1999. After approximately 5 years of live gigs, live club appearances and song recordings that group broke up. The two guitarists and bass player decided to continue with a new drummer and no singer. After changing their drummer and a few months later adding a singer, B-sides found the sound and personal style they desired and decided to get it out to the public. In December 2008 B-sides' first official release comes from B-otherSide Records. A limited edition 7 inch vinyl single entitled "Queen" in special vinyl mastered form. Another 7 inch vinyl single followed, entitled "Kill", leading to the release of the band's debut album "Story Without End", once again by B-otherside Records.

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