Spanning borders, genres and eras, Sirens Of Lesbos have pinpointed a sound that is unlike any other. The five-strong Swiss collective are on the brink of sharing their socio-politically minded, cosmically-beautiful second album that revolves around a simple, significant word: Peace.
The band’s journey up to this point has been somewhat unconventional. Made up of producers Melvyn Buss and Arci Friede, vocalists – and sisters – Jasmina and Nabyla Serag, and art director Denise Häberli, to resemble something like a non-dysfunctional family, the group emerged out of Switzerland’s music scene.
Their sound soaks up influences from a wide breadth of listening, securing a reputation for their groove-laden sounds that span hip hop, R&B, disco and more. Fans of the Sirens Of Lesbos project include Fraser T. Smith, who follows them on Instagram, Don Letts (who described the band as a 'firm favourite'), 1Xtra’s Jamz Supernova, Mixmag, Spotify’s ultra-smooth Butter playlist, Complex and many more.
As well as their diverse musical inspirations, their sound and lyrics are also the product of their mixed backgrounds and upbringings. The Serag sister’s parents were political refugees and freedom fighters from Sudan and Eritrea, as were Friede’s Czech parents following the Prague Spring uprising in 1968.
Peace is their second full-length, following their 2020 debut Sol, which was hailed by Loud and Quiet as a “dynamic debut [that] presents endless promise and potential in Sirens Of Lesbos’ artistry” and has racked up tens of millions of streams. It casts a critical gaze over society and asks questions, “in a way that speaks to everyone,” they say. “Or everyone in our bubble, at least!”
On their second LP, they collaborate with Erick the Architect of the Flatbush Zombies, Dreamcastmoe from Washington DC, poet and singer Joshua Idehen and Treasure Bloom, and bass legend Bootsy Collins. Peace isn't just about division and disorder. It's also about finding yourself in the midst of chaos, making diamonds out of rubble, and finding joy and love in small moments. "Some of the lyrics are encouraging - they're about taking the time and having the courage to do that," the band says. "And about just being yourself and living your life."
– 21:00 doors
– 22:00 north naim (solo)
– 23:00 sirens of lesbos
– 00:15 pr1nc1p3ss4 (dj)
– 02:00 curfew
Spanning borders, genres and eras, Sirens Of Lesbos have pinpointed a sound that is unlike any other. The five-strong Swiss collective are on the brink of sharing their socio-politically minded, cosmically-beautiful second album that revolves around a simple, significant word: Peace.
The band’s journey up to this point has been somewhat unconventional. Made up of producers Melvyn Buss and Arci Friede, vocalists – and sisters – Jasmina and Nabyla Serag, and art director Denise Häberli, to resemble something like a non-dysfunctional family, the group emerged out of Switzerland’s music scene.
Their sound soaks up influences from a wide breadth of listening, securing a reputation for their groove-laden sounds that span hip hop, R&B, disco and more. Fans of the Sirens Of Lesbos project include Fraser T. Smith, who follows them on Instagram, Don Letts (who described the band as a 'firm favourite'), 1Xtra’s Jamz Supernova, Mixmag, Spotify’s ultra-smooth Butter playlist, Complex and many more.
As well as their diverse musical inspirations, their sound and lyrics are also the product of their mixed backgrounds and upbringings. The Serag sister’s parents were political refugees and freedom fighters from Sudan and Eritrea, as were Friede’s Czech parents following the Prague Spring uprising in 1968.
Peace is their second full-length, following their 2020 debut Sol, which was hailed by Loud and Quiet as a “dynamic debut [that] presents endless promise and potential in Sirens Of Lesbos’ artistry” and has racked up tens of millions of streams. It casts a critical gaze over society and asks questions, “in a way that speaks to everyone,” they say. “Or everyone in our bubble, at least!”
On their second LP, they collaborate with Erick the Architect of the Flatbush Zombies, Dreamcastmoe from Washington DC, poet and singer Joshua Idehen and Treasure Bloom, and bass legend Bootsy Collins. Peace isn't just about division and disorder. It's also about finding yourself in the midst of chaos, making diamonds out of rubble, and finding joy and love in small moments. "Some of the lyrics are encouraging - they're about taking the time and having the courage to do that," the band says. "And about just being yourself and living your life."
– 21:00 doors
– 22:00 north naim (solo)
– 23:00 sirens of lesbos
– 00:15 pr1nc1p3ss4 (dj)
– 02:00 curfew
