Stereo Nova
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Stereo Nova was an Greek
electronic music
band of the 1990s. It was a pioneer band, the best Greek band according to MTV Europe
in 1994, with a lot of fans in Greece.
, Michalis Delta
. Their first name was Bobby Blast. They changed their name to "Stereo Nova" for the release of their self titled debut. They were later joined by a third member, Antonis Pi, who left the group after the release of "Telson".
StereoNova recorded five albums (StereoNova, Discolata, Asyrmatos Kosmos, Telson, Vitamina Tek), while, soon after their disbanding another disc was released –co-produced with Stamatis Kraounakis
(Ofelimo Fortio) and another (studio processed live performances disc) titled S.K.A.Z.I. (Skorpia Kommatia Apo Zontanes Ihografisis – Scattered Tracks From Live Recordings).
On 5 December 2008, 11 years after their disbandment, the band reunited for a performance at a party held by popular Athenian weekly LIFO
- "a gift to our old fans and our new friens" as Kbhta
stated.
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electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band of the 1990s. It was a pioneer band, the best Greek band according to MTV Europe
MTV Europe
MTV Europe is a pan-European 24-hour entertainment cable and digital television network launched on August 1, 1987. Initially, the channel served all regions within Europe being one of the very few channels that targeted the entire European continent...
in 1994, with a lot of fans in Greece.
History
Stereo Nova was formed in the early 1990s by KbhtaKbhta
K.Bhta is a Greek artist. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he studied painting and art history before moving to Athens, where he studied graphic design. In 1992 he formed the electronic band Stereo Nova, with which he recorded five official albums...
, Michalis Delta
Mikael Delta
Mikael Delta began his music career in the 1990s with Stereo Nova .-Music career:Mikael Delta is one of the most prolific and influential artists in Greece in the past decade and one of the few who managed to become household names internationally...
. Their first name was Bobby Blast. They changed their name to "Stereo Nova" for the release of their self titled debut. They were later joined by a third member, Antonis Pi, who left the group after the release of "Telson".
StereoNova recorded five albums (StereoNova, Discolata, Asyrmatos Kosmos, Telson, Vitamina Tek), while, soon after their disbanding another disc was released –co-produced with Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis is one of the most important contemporary Greek pop music composers. His works have characterised the decades of 1980s and 1990s in Greece. He is also a lyricist, singer, producer and writer. He was born and lives in Athens and has studied Political Science in Panteion University...
(Ofelimo Fortio) and another (studio processed live performances disc) titled S.K.A.Z.I. (Skorpia Kommatia Apo Zontanes Ihografisis – Scattered Tracks From Live Recordings).
On 5 December 2008, 11 years after their disbandment, the band reunited for a performance at a party held by popular Athenian weekly LIFO
LIFO (magazine)
LiFo is a free magazine published and distributed every Thursday in Athens, Greece. It contains articles with general socio-political content, articles on the matters of the city of Athens, interviews, reportages and information about events in Athens as well as with articles about cinema, theatre...
- "a gift to our old fans and our new friens" as Kbhta
Kbhta
K.Bhta is a Greek artist. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he studied painting and art history before moving to Athens, where he studied graphic design. In 1992 he formed the electronic band Stereo Nova, with which he recorded five official albums...
stated.
Musical style
Stereo Nova are widely recognized as dance and electronic music pioneers in Greece. Their music blends a wide array of urban and electronic influences. Their poetic and socially conscious lyrics are delivered through a mix of rapping and recital.Albums
- 1992 Στέρεο Νόβα - Stereo Nova (Wipe Out)
- 1993 Ντισκολάτα - Discolata (FM Records)
- 1994 Ασύρματος κόσμος - Asirmatos kosmos (Wireless world) (FM Records)
- 1995 The drone compilation - (FM Records)
- 1996 Τέλσον – Telson (FM Records)
- 1997 Βιταμίνα τεκ – Vitamina Tek (FM Records)
- 1998 Ωφέλιμο φορτίο - Ofelimo fortio (Payload), co-produced with Stamatis KraounakisStamatis KraounakisStamatis Kraounakis is one of the most important contemporary Greek pop music composers. His works have characterised the decades of 1980s and 1990s in Greece. He is also a lyricist, singer, producer and writer. He was born and lives in Athens and has studied Political Science in Panteion University...
(FM Records) - 1999 Σκάζη (live) - Skazi (Scattered Tracks From Live Recording) (FM Records)
- 2000 Μπεστ οφ - Best of (FM Records)
- 2003 Στέρεο Νόβα (reissue) - (Tomorrow)
- 2008 Βικτώρια (best of) - Victoria (SonyBMG)
Singles & EPs
- 1993 Το παζλ στον αέρα - To pazl ston aera (The puzzle in the air) (FM Records)
- 1994 New life 705 - (FM Records)
- 1994 Τέκνο (Μόμπιλ) - Techno (Mobil) (FM Records)
- 1995 Λιγότερο από αυτό - Ligotero apo afto (Less than this) (FM Records)
- 1996 Μάθημα – Mathima (Lesson) (FM Records)
- 1997 Ταξίδι στη γη – Taksidi sti gi (Trip to earth)(FM Records)
- 1998 Νόχι - Nohi (FM Records)
Participations
- 1995 Act Up-Εν τούτω νίκα - Act up-En toutō nika (Act up-In hoc signo vinces) (FM Records)
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