DownTuned on Fediverse

DownTuned on fediverse. 

As most of you already know, DownTuned has stopped posting on mainstream social media for several years now. This endless hunt for "clicks", "post hits", and "likes" was never something that we were after. People who search for the kind of music we like will, sooner or later, reach DT one way or another.

Additionally, the cesspit that mainstream social media has become is not something that interests us.

So, a while ago, we chose to move our social media activity to a new and much more "healthy" part of the internet: the fediverse. So, if you are already a part of the fediverse, you can can follow us here on our account on the Greek fediverse instance of electricrequiem.com. 

 

Those of you that don't know what fediverse is, check here and here and we hope that you'll soon join this federated network.

Downtuned Radio server change

Announcement:

We recently moved our webradio to a different host, which means the stream address of Downtuned Radio has changed.

If you have our old stream link saved in any of your players, please update it with the new one:

//  Stream Link  //  PLS //  M3U

 

Of course Downtuned Radio's page has been updated with new players and widgets, yet more are to be added soon.

Stay DownTuned!

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Deaf Radio - Big Mistakes (single)

Deaf Radio: Return with a New Single and New Album Announcement

Deaf Radio from Athens, return with Big Mistakes, a guitar-driven outburst against absurd standards, flirting with the band’s earliest sonic identity. The new single also marks the first announcement of the quartet’s upcoming discography comeback, expected in 2026 with their fourth full-length album.

** listen to Big Mistakes on digital platforms **

** Deaf Radio on bandcamp ** 

The band:
“Three years after our last release, we’re back with Big Mistakes, the first glimpse of our new record. Right now, we’re going back to guitars—not out of nostalgia, but because we instinctively needed something direct and straightforward, away from the intensity of our early years and the electronic explorations of the previous album.
Big Mistakes repeats again and again—ironically and obsessively. It’s not a song about guilt; it’s a reminder of how easily we fall into blaming ourselves for not reaching goals imposed on us or goals we’ve been conditioned to take for granted. The track is about refusing to play that game.”

The track—along with the upcoming album—was produced by the band and Chris Vlachos at Eightyard Studios. Vlachos also handled the mixing, while the mastering was done at Sweetspot Productions by Yiannis Christodoulatos. The Big Mistakes artwork was created by Kerarh Creative Studio.

Deaf Radio also return to the stage in Athens, performing at Gazarte Ground Stage on Saturday, December 20. After a run that saw them conquer major stages across Greece and Europe, the quartet will play their final big show of the year—closing one chapter and opening the next—with a full set of their most iconic tracks plus a first taste of their new material.

 

[Vid] Universe217 - Wrong (new single)

Universe217: New Track and Video from the Upcoming Album

Athenian doom outfit Universe217 has just released the first track from their forthcoming record. Staying true to the band’s signature sound, “Wrong” has been a staple of their live sets in recent years, but is now being made available digitally for the first time.

 

The video features the performance “Her White Space”, conceived and art-directed by Fanis Sakellariou, with the participation of Ioni Moschovakou. Cinematography was handled by LocalStage and NaPaN, and the shoot took place at Studio Koukos.

The track was produced by the band themselves, while George Bokos was responsible for mixing and mastering.

Universe217 are scheduled to perform live on Saturday, November 29, at Wail of the Banshees, held at Gazarte Ground Stage in Athens, alongside Allochiria, Church of the Sea, Ninkasi, and Breakeven. 

** Universe217 on bandcamp **

 

Sadhus "The Smoking Community" - Rooftop Jam (FULL SET)

Sadhus' full performance on Rooftop Jam.  

Sadhus, The Smoking Community... a five-piece (four musicians plus a 'rolling engineer') band from Athens, deliver both hooky riffs and punchy rhythms via a caustic and heavy mix of a bluesy-driven sludge sound with extreme crust-style vocals.

Sadhus on bandcamp / Rooftop Jam

setlist: 

0:00 Intro
0:46 Illegal Sludge
05:12 Interview
08:26 Hold Out

Videographer and editor : Gerasimos Kolaitis
Audio engineer : Nikos Chalkousis
Host : George Evangelopoulos
Intro song : The Other Night - H Ξ X
Master: Bill Lagos
Backstage video : John Kalyvas

Godsleep - Rooftop jam (FULL SET)

This is the full set of Godsleep's Rooftop jam. The band doesn't need any introduction but we'll make one just for the sake of it ;-) 

Godsleep is a heavy rock band known for their powerful and dynamic sound. They blend elements of stoner rock, psychedelic rock, and doom metal to create their distinctive sound. The band has gained recognition both locally and internationally for their energetic live performances and their ability to craft catchy yet heavy riffs. They have released several albums and have been active in the underground rock scene for quite some time. 

Godsleep on bandcamp / Rooftop Jam / 

setlist:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Permanent Vacation
7:58 Interview
9:58 Better Days 
13:48 Pavement

Videographer and editor : Gerasimos Kolaitis
Audio engineer : Nikos Chalkousis
Host : Steve Diamantakis
Intro song : The Other Night - H Ξ X
Master: Bill Lagos

 

[Vid] Drunk Jackals - Hatebox

Drunk Jackals released the first single from their forthcoming album ‘Hatebox’ (Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug Recordings – out MAY 2025)

// Drunk Jackals LINKtree //
pre-order the new album here

VIDEO CREDITS:
Shot, directed, edited by Domenico Anto
Produced by River Otter Films & Drunk Jackals

the Band wants to THANK:
Johnny Sa, Wreck it Sound Studios, Kiriakos Antonopoulos, Panos Kallitisis, Giorgos Potiris, Tom Xenos, Manos, Menounos, Evelina, Anastasia, Galini, Stolis, Alexis Papadopoulos, Ramon, Nikos Iliopoulos, Alexis Mermigas, Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug Recordings

MUSIC CREDITS:
All music written and performed by Drunk Jackals / Lyrics by Drunk Jackals
Produced by Drunk Jackals + Johnny Sa
Recorded and mixed by Johnny Sa at Wreck it Sound Studios, Korinthos, Greece
Assistant engineer: Fuho
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Portland, Oregon
Artwork by A.D. Visions
Sleeve Photograph by John Efthimiou

Rainyard - Powerslide

Rainyard from Thessaloniki, Greece have just released their debut album "Powerslide", a powerful blend of contemporary heavy rock with 90's grunge revival that. It will definitely sound pleasing to the ears of a diverse audience of various ages.

  

Kalabrian Syndrome - The Attic (live @ Kalogiannos, Lefkada 14.Apr.2025)

Kalabrian Syndrome from Thessaloniki, Greece performing their song "The Attic" (live @ Kalogiannos, Lefkada 14.Apr.2025)

bandcamp | facebook | instagram

 

Chipper - All The Dragons Ride Machines

Chipper from Thessaloniki have just released a brand new video clip for their song "All The Dragons Ride Machines", the 2nd single from their upcoming full-length album.

Sometimes you have to think abstract... to understand what logic alone can't touch!
"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸"

>>> Find more about Chipper, here👉 https://linktr.ee/Chipperskg  <<<

A Thousand Springs Studios Production
Directed / Filmed /Edited by Xaroula Stergiadou
DOP: Georgios Batm
Production assistant: Manos Angelakis

The band wants to thank: George Dimitriadis, Filareti and Xenia Goudi, Roadhouse Café Bar for letting us film there.

Audio Production: Chipper & Paris Parasidis
Recording: Paris Parasidis and Andronikos Trouk (Shellac Studios)
Mixing: Paris Parasidis
Mastering: Brad Boatright (Audiosiege Studios)

Nothing Thrives - Tales of Disgrace

Nothing Thrives, the garage/punk/rock'n'roll quartet from Athens, Greece have just released digitally their brand new album "Tales of Disgrace". The album will also be available on vinyl by Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug Recordings.

Tales of Disgrace is a great specimen of punk rock'n'roll in the same spirit like Hellacopters, Turbonegro, Misfits, Motörhead and Black Flag. The members of the band have been active in the local heavy underground scene for years and this somehow explains the maturity of the release.

Bandcamp | facebook | instagram | YouTube

 

Acid Magus - Emperor (single)

hand drawn art by Tyrone Le Roux-Atterbury (@just_that_guy_who_draws)

Emerging from the shadows of Pretoria’s rock scene, Acid Magus unleash Emperor, the fiery second single from their upcoming album. Known for their intoxicating blend of doom, stoner, punk, and psych rock, Acid Magus has crafted a track that is both an intense journey into sound and a searing exploration of power’s dark allure.
 
In a swirl of distorted guitars, heavy riffs, and hypnotic rhythms, Emperor introduces the album’s central antagonist—a power-hungry overlord who thrives on destruction. As a metaphor for colonialism and the erasure of culture, the Emperor embodies raw, destructive ambition. The track invites listeners to confront the brutality of conquest, with haunting lyrics that echo the relentless drive for control. Acid Magus’s characteristic musical grit and psychedelic edge deliver a visceral experience, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mastodon, Kylesa, and Baroness, all while infusing their signature South African flair.

[Vid] Weevil - Insomnia (single)

In Weevil's words:

"Insomnia" is a song inspired by wide-open spaces and the strange blend of emotions that come with sleepless nights. It’s about those quiet hours where everything is still, yet your mind is alive with thoughts. We wanted to capture the beauty and the chaos of that feeling. It is the desert of our minds.

"Insomnia" is a bold preview of what’s to come on "Easy Way", which is set for release on December 13, 2024. Produced by the band with the valuable help of engineer Thanos Amorginos, the album promises to balance the raw energy of tracks like "Wake the Dead" with the introspective depth of "Insomnia".

\*- band's social media (linktr.ee) -*/

 

[Vid] Nothing Thrives - Medicine

Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug announced that Nothing Thrives has joined their roster, kicking things off with the release of their “Medicine” music video from the upcoming Tales of Disgrace album, set to drop in just a few weeks.

Break your chains now as fast as you can and enjoy the medicine with Nothing Thrives! 

 

Produced and Directed by Christina Alossi

Nothing Thrives: bandcamp | instagram | facebook

[Vid] KAIJUJU - Death All Over (debut single+video)

Kaijuju is a relatively new heavy quartet from Athens/Greece consisted of members with prior "service" in known bands of the greek punk & hardcore scene. (Alex, bass on Youth Crasher / Orfeas, vocals on Wish Upon a Star).
Their sound is a mix of various influences mainly from metal, death, hardcore and punk, with themselves describing it as "chug rock".

"Death All Over" is their first single/video of several others to come in the near future. Its anti-war lyrics have an obvious inspiration which is directly connected with the current events on the wars taking place at the moment and at the same time they state an obvious message which is as diachronic and timeless as war itself.

Check the band's links: https://linktr.ee/kaijuju

 
lyrics:
I'll state the obvious
We have no lives to spare
For the ambitions of our rulers

The ones that will prevail
Are making history
Lies to feed the population

We're cannon fodder
We're just a number
We are the cogs of the machine

Another day at war
Death all over
No god to save us all
The hunters will feed on their prey

Every man for himself
Every woman and child to their death

Genocidal Generation
Conflict is all they know

 

Weevil - Wake the Dead (single)

Weevil, is a fuzzed-out heavy rock band from Athens, Greece, heavily influenced by 70s and 90s riff rock. "Wake the dead" is their first single release, an uncompromisingly loud synergy between raw vocals, thick fuzzy guitars, massive grooves and rumbling low end, promises a high gain wander into square waves and dusty dunes.

\*- band's social media (linktr.ee) -*/

 

 

 

Weevil will be soon releasing their first LP titled "Easy Way"

Weevil are:
Vocals: Nikolas Kalogirou
Guitar: Chris Itto
Guitar: Robert Benedik
Drums: Nikolas Flip
Bass: Petros Kyriazis

Tidal Shock - Interstellar Orbiter (single)

Interstellar Orbiter is Tidal Shock's second single after "Umbra Planetae". Both will be included in their upcoming first LP "Riffs of Ha" (scheduled for release 16th November).

The band itself describes it as a wild ride through the cosmos!

It kicks off with a smooth, atmospheric intro before slamming into a wall of heavy, riff-driven madness. As the track unfolds, you’ll get lost in psychedelic soundscapes that swirl and stretch out like stars in the night sky.

It's like meeting that awesome friend who’s always got the best music recommendations: this track expands your horizons with a perfect mix of psychedelic jams, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, and even a few epic bass lines thrown in for good measure. ️

Whether you crave intensity or hypnotic grooves, this one’s got it all: an epic, mind-bending journey through space and sound. "Interstellar Orbiter" gets you ready to launch!
 

[Vid] 1000mods - Götzen Hammer

"Götzen Hammer" is the third single from 1000mods' upcoming album "Cheat Death" scheduled for release 8th November 2024.
The band is clearly walking on a new path something that obviously started with their previous release "Youth of Dissent" it's being continued now with a heavier and darker approach making the new release something to expect.

Stream and watch the video clip: https://orcd.co/gh

Tidal Shock - Umbra Planetae (single)

Tidal Shock, the instrumental heavy psych trio from Heraklion, Greece announced the release of their first LP "Riffs of Ha" and they are giving us a first taste with the single "Umbra Planetae".

In their own words:

This song marks the beginning of our creative journey for our first LP "Riffs of Ha", encapsulating the essence of our instrumental stoner rock style. With a perfect blend of crushing riffs and hypnotic, intricate passages, it pushes the boundaries of psychedelic instrumental music.

Designed for the live stage, this track immerses listeners in a dynamic sonic landscape, creating a visceral experience that demands attention. It’s not just a song—it’s an invitation to explore new realms of sound, and it sets the tone for the energy we bring to every live performance.

This is Nowhere - Waiver

This is nowhere have just released their fourth LP, Waiver (2024) on Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug! This is Nowhere is a five-piece band from Salonica, Greece, known for their genre-blending sound that spans noise, blues, experimental, and psych rock.

While still hallucinatory, Waiver (2024) sounds like band's most extroverted album to date. In this album, This is Nowhere change tact, making their way back into the earth’s atmosphere. They retain many aspects of their expansive, doom-inspired psych, while evolving toward a more pronounced vision of where experimental rock can be taken. Waiver highlights their unique style and succeeds in showing an expanded understanding of the band.
Since their formation in 2009, they have evolved their style to include elements of dub and shoegaze, enriched with layers of bass and atmospheric effects. As they moved towards colder soundscapes, they introduced synths and theremins into their work, reflecting a diverse range of influences in a minimalistic style. The band continues to explore the post-hardcore spectrum, and their latest recordings further showcase their innovative approach.

 

Listen "Waiver" here on all streaming platforms

 

Release date: October 4, 2024

Script\Performance → THIS IS NOWHERE
Recording\Mix → SHELLAC.REC.STUDIOS ↔ K.FRAGKOPOULOS
Mastering → WRECK.IT.SOUND.STUDIOS ↔ JOHNNY.SA

Artwork → JOHAN.PERGENIUS

[Vid] Spineless - Disease

"Disease" revealed ⚫🔴 Spineless' official music video for "Disease" is out now. Taken from the upcoming album "DYSPHONIA" - to be released by Submersion Records, 1st November 2024. Get Linked 🔻

Direction & Edit: Danai Simou
Lighting / Assistant: Eirini Angelidi
Additional edit, color correction & Camera I: Tony Kris
Camera II: Stathis Stasinos
Camera III: Danai Simou
Make up: Michael Videotape / Beauty Beyond
Styling: Danai Simou
Location: PalmTree MCA

Crew
Chrysa Tsaltampasi: Vocals
Costas Verigas: Guitars / Programming
Dennis Morfis: Guitars
Ilias Karahalios: Drums
Special thanx : Lefteris Palm Tree MCA - Adreas Videotape - Ivan Svitailo

Instant Boner - Chasing Fire (new single)

Instant Boner from Thessaloniki, Greece just released their brand new single "Chasing Fire" which is already available for you to listen through their bandcamp page.

The inspiration for the lyrics was drawn from the fires that for another summer burned down a significant portion of Greece's remaining forests.

- Mixing, Recording: Paris Parasidis
- Mastering: Brian Lucey
- Artwork: Thomas Kefalas

Here's their announcement:

Releasing a single is liberating in a sense since we don't care about making a cohesive sonic narrative for an album! This song felt on its own musically, lyrically Marianthi got inspired by the constant and avoidable fires in Greece....

 

[Vid] Miranda And The Beat - Can't Take It

Miranda and the Beat are back with a brand new slab of audio splendor. “Can’t Take It” was recorded in King Khan’s Moon Studios Rock n Roll Vortex in a remote village on the German countryside.
Written and recorded in just five days, the album blends all the best flavors from pure punk anthems played at a chair smashing intensity, to grinding R n B, to hypnotic edgy sci-fi alchemy and even some heart smashing balladry to boot.
Miranda Zipse (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Dylan Fernandez (Farfisa and guitar), and Alvin Jackson (bass) have created a rock and roll storm so prepare your ears for a hurricane of blasphemy and tears.
After extensively touring since their debut ‘Self-Titled’ LP release in May 2023, the band is back full force with their classic gut wrenching guitar, tear jerking vocals, and taste for blood.

Nellcôtes - Living By Proxy (EP)

Nellcôtes, the garage rockers from Katerini, Greece have just released their long awaited second EP "Living by Proxy". Enjoy some harsh garage tunes with groovy bass-lines and psychedelic attitude.

Hermano return after 15 years

The band's message:

“We are so incredibly thankful to be able to bring new music to both new fans and those who have followed Hermano for the last twenty-six years. We are looking eagerly forward to continuing this reissues and special editions journey with Ripple . . . so hang onto your hats because we have a lot more coming and a long way to go. Breathing new life into our catalog and having the opportunity to release special collections like Breathe, well, it is an especially 'dream-come-true' time for all of us. For that, and to all who have continued to stay interested, thank you.”
John, Dave, Mike, Chris, and Dandy