Etten

Bio:

Etten (born Eleni Tzavara) is a charismatic performer and a multi-faceted contemporary artist. She has been a long-term collaborator of FILM, one of the leading bands of the Athenian alternative music scene, and has recorded two critically-acclaimed albums with them (No Luggage and Angel B). She has also collaborated with Lena Platonos, an iconic figure of the local electronic scene.

In 2009 Etten released her solo debut entitled I Know You’re Behind me But I’m Not Scared (Undo/EMI) to rave reviews. Its experimental art-pop is an exquisite fusion of electronic and acoustic components that coalesce into sublime melodies, multi-layered vocal lines and knotty rhythms. The album was produced by two of the most significant electronic producers in Greece, Coti K. and Mikael Delta.

Etten’s live performances are a unique experience that combine masterfully sonic, visual and theatrical elements. Over the years she has composed, recorded and performed music for theatre, contemporary dance and art exhibitions in places like Moscow, Boston, London, Dresden and Athens. Etten is also a graphic designer, fashion stylist and owner of En Vit Ekorre, a clothes & accessories recycling brand that took part in Athens Biennale.
The cover of I Know You’re Behind me but i m not scared won the National Award for Graphics and Illustration.
Etten currently spends her time between Athens and Stockholm.

“Beautifully twisted.” – Mic.gr

“Etten turns her back on what is considered to be the safe way and she is capable of truly beautiful things.” - Postwave.gr

“Her aesthetics flirt with extreme fantasy twists – almost like comics that turned into songs.” – Jumpingfish.gr

Member Since:

August 18, 2007

Members:

Etten 's collaborators on stage are:
Marilena Orfanou : Synths, backing vocals
Nikos Mardakis: Guitars
Vagelis Mousikas: Electronic drums
Sofia Euklidou: Cello
Coti K: Bass/electronics





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Influences:

too many.. from the sounds of the trees and trains, to artists like, Cocteau twins, the knife, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Lamb, Fleetwood Mac, Dead can Dance, Lena Platonos, Stereo Nova, Portishead, David Sylvian, Kent, Stina Nordenstam, Jenny Wilson, Jay Jay Johansson, Sigur Ros, pj harvey, Bjork, Cowboy junkies, visage and many more...





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Record Label:

UNDO / EMI