How does having your body taken advantage of resonate with your being?

Föhn’s music is deeply entwined with the prevailing social conditions, acting as a resonating response to the world. Over the years, their music has undergone an alchemical transformation, nurtured by the ferment of thoughts, vivid imagery, and heartfelt concerns.

Föhn's sound can best be characterized as avant-garde funeral doom, drenched in the essence of midnight, wisps of cigarette smoke, urban grime, the inexpensive fragrance of clandestine dens, and the enchanting hush overheard behind shuttered windows.

The conceptualization of Föhn germinated in the early days of 2016. Based in Athens, Greece, the founding members of Föhn are Georgios Schoinianakis and Nikos Vlachakis. Having been close friends for numerous years, their joint musical journey spans an impressive 15 years. They have found common ground in their shared existential concerns and their respective life trajectories have fostered a propensity for articulating their thoughts and emotions through the medium of music. Together they forged this musical ensemble, with one member dedicated to composing the captivating melodies while the other breathes life into the lyrical tapestry.

What became of your innocence?

In March 2022, Föhn’s first demo “A Day After” was released, capturing the interest of various listeners. According to Mournful Sounds' blog post, “the March 2022 release of the demo entitled 'A Day After' by Föhn has the unforgivable flaw to last only thirteen minutes, because after enjoying the aching beauty of this track, the desire is to hear more music produced by Föhn”. Encouraged by the welcome reception of the demo, they embarked upon the recording of their first album in January 2023. In February 2023, they invited their fellow friend Georgios Miliaras to embolden the album's foundation with his mastery of the bass. Swiftly, it became clear that his presence completed the symphony of the collective sound. Through unanimous accord, the trinity was forged. In July 2024, Föhn proudly unveil their first release, the album "Condescending", now poised to embark on its resolute journey.

Föhn invite you to immerse yourself in the embrace of this musical voyage. You shall experience the transformative power of their music as it propels you upward with strength, swirling you through a cathartic journey, leaving behind everything used to know.

Rest assured, though; Föhn‘s words shall reach your ears solely when they bear the weight of utmost significance.