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ioli — venexia
'venexia' is a dynamic and richly textured techno release that serves as a historical and postcolonial reflection on Nicosia, the artist’s hometown. Here, the shadows of Venetian influence linger in both the stones and the stories of the city. This album expertly navigates the nuances between past and present, bringing to life the echoes of a distant colonial legacy.

Nikos Stephou (aka ioli) is the co-founder of Honest Electronics, a Cypriot independent record label, and the co-creator of the music festival "The Gathering." Formerly known as RAW SILVER he has been active in the underground electronic music scene of Cyprus since 2010 and he has released on various compilations in Croatia, the US and the UK. His debut work as ‘ioli’ was marked in June of 2024 his release “allo lio” on H.E.R.