11 Greek Musicians to Add to Your Playlist

LEX

You could call him the king of Greek hip hop – but LEX would probably cringe at the title. Reserved and quietly uncompromising, he’s the country’s most respected and successful rapper, and he did it all on his own terms. Hailing from Thessaloniki, LEX made his way into tens of thousands of homes without major media coverage – armed only with his razor-sharp lyrics. His songs speak of social injustice, urban life, disillusionment and resilience. His 2018 album 2ΧΧΧ is already considered a classic, and last June he pulled in 60,000 fans for one of the country’s biggest concerts of all time.

Marina Spanou

Summer 2020. As Greece slowly emerged from its first lockdown, a 17-year-old girl gave her first impromptu live performance on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, right beneath the Acropolis. That girl was Marina Spanou, and she quickly became a viral sensation. Her music captures the tenderness of a love letter: songs about travel, longing, sunsets and bittersweet mornings. In 2024, Ταξίδι (“Journey”), which she wrote and composed herself, firmly established her as a new voice in contemporary Greek songwriting.

Christos Mastoras

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Tamta

She first appeared on Super Idol in 2004 and spent years performing in mainstream clubs without ever quite breaking new artistic ground. But in 2025, at 44, Tamta has reinvented herself as the pop star Greece didn’t know it needed. Drawing from queer culture, electro nostalgia and avant-pop flair, Tamta now channels a bold, techno-glam aesthetic that links FKA twigs with Athens’ underground. Her transformation’s visually stunning and emotionally resonant. While some still debate her provocative style, her fearless break from conventional showbiz norms feels both radical and refreshing.

Christos Mastoras

As the frontman of the beloved Greek pop band Melisses, Christos Mastoras has long been a household name. He’s sung duets with legends such as Giorgos Dalaras and Haris Alexiou, served as the soft-spoken judge on TV talent shows, and shown his social conscience – most notably in 2021, when he met with the Greek Prime Minister to advocate for the insurance rights of thousands of Greek expatriates from Northern Epirus. He also earned serious acclaim as an actor when he portrayed the legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis in the 2024 biopic Υπάρχω (“I Exist’). With uncanny vocal mimicry and emotionally layered performances that spanned every stage of Kazantzidis’ life, Mastoras delivered what many called the performance of his career, earning praise even from the most skeptical viewers. Humble, kind and consistently sincere, Mastoras continues to be Greek showbiz’s “good guy,” with a rare combination of talent, decency and staying power.

Pan Pan

Pan Pan creates indie pop for those who go dancing and to therapy, care about inclusion and thrive in queer-friendly spaces. A veteran of the underground, he spent over a decade with a loyal but niche following until everything changed in 2021 with the breakout hits Χτύπα με σαν ρεύμα στην πίστα (“Hit Me Like a Jolt on the Dance Floor”) and Ανισόπεδη ντίσκο (“Uneven Disco”). The songs swept through clubs, weddings, playlists and even Greek TV series. Pan Pan gave introspective young people a voice and encouraged a wave of emerging artists to keep going as he modeled patience, vulnerability and joy.

Skiadareses

Two sisters, two actresses turned singers, two feminists who took a DIY spirit and turned it into a national phenomenon: Skiadareses is what happens when wit, frustration and female friendship meet a beat. They sing, without filters or formulas, about everyday messiness, bad dates and chaotic summer nights. What started as a YouTube project exploded into festival appearances and cult-favorite anthems. They’re the band that you and your best friend dreamed of starting, but never actually did.

Natassa Bofiliou

A leading voice of modern Greek music, Natassa Bofiliou has spent 15 years delivering powerhouse vocals and emotionally rich performances. Her songs explore love, politics, and personal awakening with the dramatic flair of Marinella and the vocal strength of Anna Vissi. While her designer wardrobe has sparked some controversy regarding the depth of her political commitment, she remains a commanding and sincere artist, and besides, in Greece, debating your favorite singer’s lifestyle is half the fun.

Marina Satti

It’s been nearly a decade since Marina Satti casually uploaded a playful take on the folk classic Tha Spaso Koupes (“I’ll Smash Cups”), a video that went viral without much expectation. Today, she’s perhaps the most exciting voice in Greek mainstream music. Think of her as the queen of kitsch revenge: catchy pop tunes that flirt with bad taste and spin it into gold, served with unapologetic color, swagger and aesthetic verve. Over the years, Satti brushed off the critics, built devoted Gen Z and queer fanbases, represented Greece at Eurovision and challenged stereotypes about age, femininity and fashion. Can you wear long blue nails and dress like a teenager at 40? Her answer is a resounding yes.

Bloody Hawk

Bloody Hawk’s world is one of raw emotion, internal struggle, loyalty, heartbreak and hope. It’s a world that many young Greeks can really identify with. While the Greek trap scene has its own stars (Trannos, Light, Snik and Toquel), Bloody Hawk stands apart with his uncompromising dedication to pure, old-school hip hop, earning both wide popularity and critical respect. This year’s biographical documentary Εμείς (“We”) traces his story from childhood in Xanthi to sold-out shows around the country. Much like LEX, Bloody Hawk rarely gives interviews, letting his lyrics do the talking.

Billie Kark

Billie Kark proves that loving tradition doesn’t make you old-fashioned. At just 24, she blends folk melodies with ambient electronica, smooth vocals and minimalist beats, bridging past and future with striking originality. While her 2024 single Πάρτι (“Party”) brought her mainstream attention, her real strength lies in songs that evoke village fairs, rural spirits and ancestral stories, all wrapped in a soundscape that make you want to dance or daydream.

Marseaux

At just 24, Marseaux is already a pop powerhouse. With TikTok reach, major brand deals and headline performances across Greece, her energetic, dancefloor-ready sound fuses pop with hip hop and attitude. Back in 2021, she was chosen as Greece’s ambassador for Spotify’s global EQUAL campaign, landing her face on a billboard in Times Square. Today, she continues to dominate charts and social media with bold lyrics, big collaborations (especially with rapper Snik), and addictive charisma. As she proclaims in her latest hit Τρέλανέ μας (“Drive Us Wild”): “All of Greece prefers Marseaux.”