The Callas

News - 8 October 2018 19:51

FEATURE: Greek Art-Punks THE CALLAS Get 'Under The Influence'

The Callas hail from Athens, Greece where they are the tip of an artistic collective producing music, artworks, films, magazines, events, art shows, initiated by the brothers Lakis & Aris Ionas.

The group has worked with the legendary Lee Ranaldo on the soundtrack of their new feature film “The Great Eastern” and on their new full-length album, “Trouble and Desire” which is due for release on October, 26th 2018 on Inner Ear and Dirty Water Records .

Much intrigued by all of this, we asked the band to pick the three pieces of music, art & literature that have influenced them most & received some fascinating selections.

BOOKS: Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon

"That’s what psyche pop means. It’s like getting into a maze, vivid colors all around, flashes, cartoons, drugs and all kind of weird sex. It’s not a book, it’s like hearing a new world, it’s an ongoing loose relationship / it’s a virus (in a Burroughsian term) camping, drinking, smoking, singing inside your brain".

MUSIC: Leningrad Cowboys by Aki Kaurismaki

"That’s the band. That’s rock ‘n’ roll. That’s touring and how depressing and tiring and exciting it is. That’s what “hope” means to every gang dreaming of playing their music, making the girls and the boys cry, drinking till the end of the world. That’s a sign that dark humor can heal our souls."

ART: Fountain by Marcel Duchamp

"That’s what art does to our brains. That’s the grandfather of the Velvets, Wire, Captain Beefheart, The Fall, Teenage Jesus and The Jerks etc. That’s a kick in the ass that makes you wanna go forward, open your mind and blow your certainties."

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This song is a perfect example of how Lee Ranaldo and The Callas “speak the same language” (as Lee put it). It’s got elements of ’60s psych, droning but driving jams, and a speak-sung vocal delivery — all elements that you can also hear in Sonic Youth and Lee’s solo material. Check it out below.

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The Callas is an art collective led by the Greek brothers Lakis and Aris Ionas. As well as producing music, the brothers run the Athens-based gallery/studio space Velvet Room, while also creating visual art, films, magazines, events, and art shows. The Callas hooked up with Lee Renaldo (Sonic Youth) to work on their newest album, "Trouble and Desire".