Star Persona throws a sonic Molotov cocktail with their new single, “Loukanikos,” a searing tribute to a canine revolutionary and a rallying cry for the downtrodden. If you need the motivation to stand up, I recommend this shot of adrenaline, taken straight to the heart.
“Loukanikos” begins with hard-hitting drum beats and gritty guitars before it explodes from the speakers with the fury of a protest itself. Crashing drums and blazing guitars set the stage for Lisa Thompson’s powerful vocals. Her voice is a force of nature, husky, high, and crackling with raw energy. She sings with a ferocity that’s impossible to ignore, spitting out lyrics with adamant resolve.
The chorus. “Loukanikos is one of us/Always there, he is ready/To defend our dignity” gives you a really stark allusion and tribute to the legendary Greek protest dog, Loukanikos, a symbol of resistance who stood alongside his human comrades and protested. With this allusion, she seeks to inspire us to fight, while reminding us that we all have the power to fight for what’s right.
The music is relentless, a sonic representation of righteous anger. The bridge makes the guitars churn and snarl with a desperation that tells us that time is running out. Star Persona doesn’t mince words; they demand resistance, a refusal to be anyone’s “slave colony.” The bridge is pure sonic fury, an intense guitar solo that unleashes a torrent of emotions.
“Loukanikos” tells us the story of how the smallest of creatures once inspired great courage. Listen to “Loukanikos” by Star Persona and let the rebellion begin.
KEEP IN TOUCH:
FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE
Review by Naomi Joan