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Hercules Economou

Hercules Economou is split between Ermoupoli, in Syros island, and Athens, and between music, journalism, and political science. He holds a Ph.D. in International Politics from the Aberystwyth University of Wales. He has edited the publication Θάνος Μικρούτσικος - Κυνηγώντας την Ουτοπία (Thanos Mikroutsikos - Chasing Utopia, Metronomos editions, 2023) and co-edited the autobiographical essay Manos Eleftheriou: Malamatenia Logia (with Manos Aravanis, Metaixmio Publications, 2021) and Ο Πουλαντζάς Σήμερα (Poulantzas Today, with C. Golemis, Nissos Academic Publishing, 2012). His English-language radio show Greek Music Express, broadcasting on the Voice of Greece, showcases the work of acclaimed Greek songwriters, lyricists and performers.
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Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: The indie scene | 25.05.2026
Today, and throughout the week that begins today, we return to 2025 and to the artists and albums that stood out last year in the Greek recording universe. Today, we visit the frontlines of indie creativity, from The Boy to Hekate and from Paidi Travma to Kalliopi Mitropoulou. Our destination: The yield...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: The soundtrack of New Greek Cinema | 25 May 2026
Tonight, we welcome an outstanding singer-songwriter of the younger generation, who reads unpublished poems and autobiographical reflections. Alongside her readings, we listen to selections from her album Without the Bow in the Arena, as well as previously unreleased recordings from both live performances...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Maria Papagianni and Thanos Mikroutsikos Read The Riddle of Trull – A Previously Unreleased Recording | 24 May 2026
Today, we present a remarkable archival recording: a previously unreleased session in which an award-winning children's author and one of Greece’s most celebrated composers read a children's story together. Our meeting point for this evening’s broadcast: Maria Papagianni and Thanos Mikroutsikos rea...
Greek Music Express: Songs about animals, for the World Biodiversity Day | 22 May 2026
Today, May 22, we are celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, an important day for all citizens with environmental sensibilities. From Katerina Kyrmizi’s Goldfish to Arleta’s Wolf and from Eleni Dimou’s Fox to Yannis Parios’ Canary, the Greek song invites us to respect and appreciate nature ...
Greek Music Express: Songs about Helen | 21 May 2026
Today, May 21, according to the Greek Orthodox Church, it is the feast day of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena; in other words, all Helens and Costases have their name day today and …hronia polla to them. Our destination: Songs about Helen.Produced and presented by Hercules Economou
Greek Music Express: Back to Crete, part 5 | 19 May 2026
Today, we are completing our tribute to a beautiful island and its fascinating music, which we started a few weeks ago but never had the chance to conclude. Our track list is dominated by masters of the lyre and of singing: Nikos Xylouris, Giannis Xylouris, Alexandros Papadakis, Nikos Stratakis, Antonis...
Greek Music Express: Neo-traditional hybridity | 18 May 2026
Some weeks ago, we explored the multiple ways in which tradition has inspired a younger generation of artists active in rock and beyond, and today we revisit this theme with some more beloved bands and tunes of ours: Thrax Punks, Balothizer, Banda Entopica, Darnakes, Kontrabando, Babo Koro, VIC, Martha...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Irini Qn reads Irini Qn | 18 May 2026
Tonight, we welcome an outstanding singer-songwriter of the younger generation, who reads unpublished poems and autobiographical reflections. Alongside her readings, we listen to selections from her album Without the Bow in the Arena, as well as previously unreleased recordings from both live performances...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Memoria InTer Nos by Telis Dimitrakopoulos | 17 May 2026
We listen to extended excerpts from a remarkable new work by a young composer, recently released and already attracting considerable attention among audiences of contemporary music. Our meeting point for this episode: Memoria InTer Nos by Telis Dimitrakopoulos — a musical tragedy for soprano, saxophone, a...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 5 | 15.05.2026
The soothing ambient music that we have been listening to throughout this week reminds us of a scientifically established fact: Music has the ability to boost our health holistically and is an accessible resource to have in our well-being toolkit. So, do not hesitate to pump up the volume and if anyone...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 4 | 14.05.2026
Our music this week is characterised by a “visual”, cinematic character, encouraging functions such as relaxation and contemplation. Creators such as Giorgos Stavrianos and Michalis Koumpios generate soundscapes that mobilize our senses, highlighting the connection between music and wellness. Our des...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 3 | 13.05.2026
This week’s ambient “luggage” carried aboard GME is full of ethereal instrumentals by leading composers such as Panagiotis Kalantzopoulos and Stavros Lantsias. This is music that promotes mindfulness, revealing a more atmospheric, dream-like side of Greek discography. Our destination: Greek ambient, part ...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 2 | 12.05.2026
Ambient music is primarily peaceful music, favouring calm sounds over beat or complex melody. Today, we are listening to creations by the likes of Manolis Galiatsos, Vangelis and Dimitris Papadimitriou that encourage a sense of inner balance. Our destination: Greek ambient, part 2. Ελληνική ambient...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 1 | 11.05.2026
Today, and throughout the week that begins today, we are listening to soothing instrumentals while exploring the connection between music and wellness. From Stereo Nova to Michalis Nikoloudis, numerous artists have created music that emphasizes tone and atmosphere over established rhythms and structures....
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Syros, Ermoupoli, the Apollo Theater | 11 May 2026
Today, we make a stop on my favorite island and at one of its architectural jewels, a landmark inextricably linked to both Greek theater and music. Our meeting point for this evening’s broadcast: Ermoupoli and the historic Apollo Theater. A musical and cultural journey through the history, atmosphere, a...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Τα νεότερα της Λίνας | 10.5.2026
Σήμερα, κάνουμε μια βόλτα σε στιχουργικές δημιουργίες της Λίνας Νικολακοπούλου των τελευταίων ας πούμε δύο δεκαετιών. Και με την ποίησή της σαν αφορμή, ακούμε κάποιες από τις πιο ενδιαφέρουσες φωνές του σύγχρονου έντεχνου, από την Αργυρώ Καπαρού στον Θοδωρή Βουτσικάκη. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μα...
Greek Music Express: Greek garage rock of the 1960s, part 5 | 08.05.2026
This is the soundtrack of a decade of youthful emancipation embedded in musical creation and entertainment. Lots of youth clubs, concerts and parties, lots of bands that engaged in a constructive dialogue with global developments in rock music, and lots of talented artists that were born artistically...
Greek Music Express: Greek garage rock of the 1960s, part 4 | 07.05.2026
During the 1950s and 1960s, the modern music of the era that was born in the USA and Britain swept the youth of the Western world. In Greece, most of the youth of the 1960s began to turn to the global trends of youth culture, moving away from traditional ways of entertainment. Modern music overwhelmed...