Spawned out of the riots that shook the center of Athens during the spring of 2011, Mechanimal is the brainchild of Giannis Papaioannou, a pioneer in the Athenian electronic scene and contributor to the underground band mythology (Rehearsed Dreams, Raw, Elfish Records), and with a number of releases as ION in some of the most eclectic labels internationally.
His encounter with photographer, travelling preacher and all-around nutcase, Freddie F. was the catalyst in forming their sound, while the line-up was finalized with the addition of guitarist Tassos Nikogiannis, founding member of local indie darlings Make Believe.
Recorded in the winter of 2012, Mechanimal’s sound is characterized by the idiosyncratically theatrical voice of Freddie F., that pierces a throbbing wall of sound made out of vintage drum machines, sub baselines, monosynths and derailed fuzz boxes. This explosive concoction that the band themselves call “drone ‘n’ roll” is reinforced in their live appearances by the visuals of Angelica Vrettou which depict Europe’s industrial dystopia.
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