Buzz’ Ayaz
Location(s): Nicosia, Cyprus
Style: Folk, Alternative
Format: Band
Sectors: Recording industry
Representations: Glitterbeat, La Chunga
Associated acts or artists: Antonis Antoniou, Koulla P. Katsikoronou, Monsieur Doumani
Members: Antonis Antoniou, Manos Stratis, Will Scott, Ulaş Öğüç
This newly-born project led by Antonis Antoniou – founder of award-winning bands Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke – brings a fresh air of eastern Mediterranean psychedelia, rock and blues. A dynamic offbeat groove emitted from the tribal-like drumming and the fierce bass clarinet riffs produces a grimy trance-like reverie. At the same time, a sparky energy runs through the sharp and often unexpected arrangements, keeping a tight grip. The result is a fuzzy urban soundscape of synth textures and dubby electronics, 70s psych organ allusions, growling reed utterances, big beats and microtonal Cypriot melodic spices. Their debut album is expected to be released in September 2024 via acclaimed German label Glitterbeat Records.
by Michalis Demetriades
Notable performances
Xarkis Festival
Afrobanana Festival
ESNS
PIN
Joyzine
“… an uplifting whirl of positive vibes with the bounce of the drums keeping the vocals up in the air and reinforcing the dizzy sensation referenced in the lyrics.”
