Athens underground: How a radio station is putting the ancient city back on the map | New Era

In many ways, the capital of Hellas is a haven for creatives. Built on a foundation of ancient art, a rich love of culture and now a stifado-style melting pot of styles, Athens is the place to be if you're looking to draw creativity from the unique energy of a city.

So much so that with its street art and underground cliques it’s become a cliche to call it the "New Berlin"; but as this New Era mini-doc captures it’s not so plain-sailing when it comes to staying afloat as a creative.

It’s the latest episode of New Era’s docuseries, focusing on rising subterranean collectives and scenes across the world. Introducing audiences to those on the ground in the underground, the legendary streetwear brand is also providing support and funding for the creatives. It’s one for the heads.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/athensmusic-newera

Featured tracks:
Saber Rider – Aliki – Unnamed Improvisation
Bekha Mujiri - The Light
Party Part One - DJ Problems - Runner
Party Part Two - Bekha Mujiri - SH201
Intro - Bekha Mujiri - Dasruleba
DJ Problems Part 2 - Bekha Mujiri - Shedixar

Director: Maxwell Bamber
Exec Producer: Niels Verhaert
Producer: Harrison Wilkins
DOP: Giannis Michelopoulos
Fixer: Christos Harakoglou
Fixer Company: Felt Prod Co
Styling: Maria Troumpouki
Sound Engineer: Alex Koukias
Production Assistants: Fotis Zaminos, Andreas Markou, Tian Savage
Photography: John Koits, Maxwell Bamber
Drone Op: Harrison Wilkins
Translator: Zina Sarris
Editor: Maxwell Bamber
Colourist: Philip Hambi / The Mill
Sound Mix: Dan Yates

Special thanks to:
Dennis Green
Bekha, Aliki, Danny
Fade Radio
Romantso
La Traac
God’s Barber Dowtown Athens

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