In early 2000s Greece, affordable Intel Pentium systems were everywhere—often assembled with cheap, incompatible components made in China. Backup solutions were still bulky and expensive, making data loss a constant risk. My first computer was one of these unreliable machines, an Intel Pentium 3 2.66 Ghz / 512 DDR3 running Windows XP and it would…
Back on Track #13 ~ Point of You
I think the liner notes on the digital release of the remixes EP circa 2018 sum most of it up, so to avoid duplication I am citing that below: download ‘Point of You‘ must have been written sometime in 2012, in a practice room in Greece at a time when we already had a few…
Back on Track #6 ~ Evening on my Dark Hillside
When we set out to put our debut record together, we had a clear vision of what we wanted to achieve. We wanted to revisit a time when albums weren’t just collections of songs but journeys, each track offering something distinct yet contributing to a cohesive whole. Bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull,…
Echoes of Inspiration: Tracing the Hidden Influences That Shape Our Work (Prompt)
Our influences stem from a lifetime of experiences, filtered through our sensitivities and creative lens. When composing music, there’s often an element of randomness that allows our subconscious to guide the process. Yet, within this spontaneity, the echoes of meaningful encounters, personal milestones, and artistic admiration inevitably emerge. Whether it’s the provocative allure of Placebo,…
Next Stop: Everywhere (Prompt)
We’d love to visit everywhere with Phase—every city holds its own story, its own struggles, and triumphs. But if I had to name a few, Tehran, Jerusalem, St. Petersburg and Lviv stand out, however, this is only a non-exhaustive list of cities that embody the human condition in all its complexity, hosting profound histories and…
Wishes for External Validation (Prompt)
We hope people perceive Phase as artists who pour their hearts into their work, crafting music that deeply resonates. Our aim is to touch upon profound issues like identity and existentialism, all while delivering a sound that’s truly unique and unmistakably ours
In Profile: Dim Athanaselos
Full Name: Dimitrios Athanaselos (Δημήτριος Αθανασέλος) Date of Birth: 1988 Initially influenced by the original drummer of Phase, George Agnantis, Dim became an important person in the band’s early years. He briefly took on the role of drummer when tensions between Jim Lytras and Thanos led to Jim‘s departure. Though his time behind the kit…
In Profile: Jim Lytras
Full Name: Dimitrios Lytras (Δημήτριος Λύτρας) Jim Lytras studied alongside Alex and Thanos in the same course, where the three formed a strong friendship and creative bond. Jim became an essential part of Phase, contributing his unique drumming style that played a key role in shaping their early sound. Jim’s drumming brought a free-spirited, vibrant…
In Profile: Chris Gioldasis
Full Name: Christos Gioldasis (Χρήστος Γιολδάσης) Date of Birth: 10th November 1987 Chris Gioldasis’ musical journey with Phase began when he teamed up with Thanos in 2004 to collaborate on the latter’s ideas. Their creative partnership blossomed during these early years, as Chris brought a fresh perspective to Thanos’ musical vision. One notable moment from…
In Profile: Alex Arnaoutoglou
Full Name: Alexandros Arnaoutoglou (Αλέξανδρος Αρναούτογλου) Date of Birth: 3Oth October 1983 Born in Lamia, Greece, Alex Arnaoutoglou’s musical journey began in his hometown before he moved to Larissa to pursue his studies. It was during this time that he met Thanos, with whom he would later form a crucial partnership. Alex’s passion for music…
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