Cyanna
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Spyreas Sid, Nick Sid |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Athens , Greece |
| Products | Albums, EPs, singles |
Cyanna (pronounced siāna) was a rock ensemble originating from Athens, Greece, established in 1999. Their early music combined electronic rhythms and keyboards with guitar elements, gradually transitioning from alternative and electronic styles to a more natural classic rock sound, ultimately producing an acoustic folk rock EP. From 2002 until 2013, they were active participants in Greece's alternative music scene. The founding members, Spyreas Sid and Nick Sid, dissolved the group before initiating Cyanna Mercury in 2014.
Renowned for their powerful stage presence and evolving musical approach, Cyanna successfully connected Greece’s underground alternative community with mainstream audiences. They performed alongside internationally acclaimed artists such as Massive Attack (2008), MGMT (2009), The Stranglers (2009), Fischerspooner (2009), IAMX (2010), and Gorillaz Soundsystem (2010). In 2011, they embarked on an extensive tour throughout Greece and also participated in music festivals across Germany, Switzerland, and Bulgaria.
Throughout their career, Cyanna produced three full-length albums, one EP, several demos and singles, remixes, and contributed tracks to various compilations under both independent and major record labels. Their commercial success peaked with the 2008 single "Shine" from the album Just A Crash, which was prominently featured in Vodafone Greece’s advertising campaign from 2009 through 2011. Their final self-funded project, The Undressed EP, received critical praise and included the notable track "I Am Cannibal".
Albums
- άγγιξέ.το [Take.Dive] (Olonmusic, 2004)
- Just A Crash (Sony Music, 2008)
- End Is Near (Sony Music, 2010)
- The Undressed EP (Oxymoron Records, 2012)
Video Singles
- Done Be (2008)
- Shine (2008)
- Like Fire (2009)
- Perfect Mistake (2010)
- Miles and Miles (2011)
- I Am Cannibal (2013)
Compilations
- "Liquid Breath" featured on Made In Greece Vol.1 – The World Of Greek Grooves (Lola's World, 2005)
- "Zavara" included in Greek Cinema Revisited (Sony Music, 2008)
- "Τίποτα" part of Pixel (Sony Music, 2009)
- "Διαβάτης Της Ζωής" on Retropolis (Metropolis Press, 2011)