FILMTHEBAND

FILM’s compelling cinematic soundscapes & flickering sequences, along with the distorted outbreaks and the angelic, yet quirky and energising vocal touches by Etten draw inspiration directly from the iconic legacy of FILM’s universally-acclaimed compatriot Vangelis.

"Clear heritage managed so smart and lovingly on stage that it could turn into a cliché, instead it becomes exciting” – Gaffa (SWE)
“Pleasingly atmospheric post-pop shudder” – Clash Magazine (UK)
“Visually strong expression” – Gaffa (DK) "
“Exploring the avant-garde of pop music on their latest album 'Persona' makes FILM an exhilarating addition to the scene of art-rock" – Gogoyoko (ICE)
"If you've for some reason been looking for your ideal Greek post-punk band, this is it. " - The Reykjavik Grapevine (ICE)
"..like a less melancholy Blonde Redhead, with a more jolting, danceable beat..." – The Reykjavik Grapevine (ICE)
"..carefully thought out and nurtured music that will stick to you like gum on a shoe” – Gogoyoko (ICE)
“..reminiscent of the best movie score you've never heard. Maybe there is something in a name...” The Heads Up (UK)
“…sexy and slinky but ready to take your arm off at any minute” - Lazy Acre records (UK).

FILM enjoy a leading status amongst the Athenian indie scene and have enviable live credits with support slots for behemoths such as The Cure, New Order, Placebo, Iggy & the Stooges, and The Flaming Lips. They have extensively toured Europe with gigs in the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Slovenia – RocOtocec festival and the Netherlands – Eurosonic Festival, and are among the very few non-Nordic acts that have performed at Denmark's SPOT Festival, the first greek act to perform at Popkomm – Berlin & Iceland Airwaves – Reykjavik.

FILM recorded a single with Hildur Kristin (Rökkurró), 'Harmur Fuglsins'. And was released October 2010, by Kimi Records & Inner Ear recs (teaser video : http://www.vimeo.com/14475782 ), including a remix of the track by reputable FM BELFAST.