Release Athens 2023 welcomes the wonderful Madrugada on Sunday, June 25, at Plateia Nerou, in an evening of emotional intensity and euphoria. The beloved band from Norway, with such a large and passionate following in our country, returns after many years to festivals, taking their rightful place as headliners. With them, Wet Leg, the hottest indie-rock band of 2022 and the amazing British songwriter, Baxter Dury, for their first ever show of both acts in Greece. Opening act: Pink Vanity.
Since the very first days of their formation, back in 1993, Madrugada have managed to develop their own sonic landscape, based not only on the formidable voice of Sivert Høyem, one of the world's leading rock vocalists, but mainly thanks to the group's strong signature that, sonically and visually, is so unique that transcends both generations, genres and trends. Their six studio LPs, the live album "Live at Tralfamadore" (2005) and their countless singles and EPs, have won a long list of awards and reached either gold or platinum status.
After their unexpected hiatus in 2008, the three remaining founding members of Madrugada returned in 2019 to honor their legendary debut album, "Industrial Silence" (1999), with a triumphant tour accompanied by major sold-out shows in their home country and abroad, indicating that they are, once again, in a period of creativity. This was confirmed in 2021 with the release of "Chimes at Midnight", an inspiring album that was described by NRK, Norway's leading media and entertainment outlet, as "a redemptive catharsis after many years of silence".
Now, Madrugada are ready for a new round of performances around the world that will inevitably bring them to Greece, where they’ve built a unique relationship of mutual adoration with their fans. This has been greatly aided by the truly excellent job that Supernova Productions has done for the band in Greece over the years. We are really happy that we have a chance to see them live at Release Athens 2023, on a night that will be, without any doubt, truly enchanting.
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Wet Leg are the pop stars you’ve been waiting years to discover. Two friends, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, formed the band in 2019 basically with primary motivation of getting free entry to UK’s biggest festival but their irresistible talent has quickly established them as one of the best new acts in the world.
In June 2021, while the pandemic changes the status quo of the industry, their first song, addictive and sublime in its simplicity, "Chaise Longue", was released and become a runaway hit. That an understated "we are here to stay" declaration that demanded our attention. The second strike came 3 months later, with the delightful "Wet Dream". Their entire 2022 tour with only two songs out in the world sold-out!
In 2022, their debut album was released to critical acclaim. Call it what you will - indie rock, post-punk, britpop - the bottom line is that this is an utterly exhilarating album: liberating, full of impeccable guitars, infectious riffs, a willingness to dance, and lyrics with sharp humor that talk about sex, parties and breakups.
The album debuted at number one on the UK Album Chart and the duo won two Grammy Awards, for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Music Performance for "Chaise Longue". In 2023, they also won Best New Artist and Best British Group at the 2023 Brit Awards.
They have performed on the biggest music TV shows, they join Harry Styles’ world tour -he’s a big fan, Barak Obama added them on his playlist and in a few months’ time they’ll take the stage at Release Athens for the very first time.
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For the last twenty years, Baxter Dury has been making music with a sarcastic edge, writing stories about quirky and prodigal characters roaming London at night. Without a doubt he has discovered a very personal groove: startling basslines, disco vibes and lyrics that the mundane everyday life into something quite charming.
Son of the infamous Ian Dury, he managed to escape his father's shadow and come to terms, once and for all, with his turbulent but formative teenage years. He started his career in 2002 with "Len Parrot's Memorial Lift" and each subsequent step was better than the last, such as "Floor Show" (2005) with the wonderful single "Cocaine Man". Success came in 2017 with the excellent "Prince of Tears" and songs such as the title track, "Listen" and, of course, the supreme "Miami".
In 2020, he released "The Night Chancers", which is admittedly his best album so far. Dury, having now gained a lot of confidence, sounds sexy, funny and sensitive, and without losing his personal “punk” style, he writes addictive and moody songs like the big highlight of the album "I'm Not Your Dog".
During his career, he has collaborated with major names in contemporary music such as Fat White Family, Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods, Etienne de Crécy and of course Fred Again, on the dance anthem "Baxter (These Are My Friends)", usually the closing number of his special live shows. On stage, Dury is an impressive and unpredictable performer, always having by his side a wonderful singer like Madeline Hart.
This June he’ll release his seventh album, "I Thought I Was Better Than You", with influences from Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator (according to Dury himself) and another set of songs filled with the heart and soul of this special musician. "Those are probably my only qualities. Honesty, and a dose of melody."
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Pink Vanity is an indie rock band formed in the spring of 2020 by brothers Konstantinos and Alexandros Krommidas. So far, they have released 4 singles and an EP, while their debut album is considered one of the most anticipated releases of the local pop/rock scene. They have performed live at various venues in Greece and were the opening act at the Balthazar show at Fuzz Club.
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Also, limited VIP tickets are available. This category includes the following privileged benefits: Separate raised area with stands & stools for everyone, open-bar, priority of access to the venue, private parking, separate toilets, festival souvenir.
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