Live Report: Ninkasi, Alcestice, Minorfase | 21.3.25 | An Club

On Friday 21.03.25, Alcestice Alcestice took the stage at An Club (Facebook, Instagram)for the first time, giving the audience a unique gig experience. Meanwhile, the impressive Minorfase from Volos and the dynamic Athenians Ninkasi rounded off the explosive lineup of the night perfectly.

Photo Credit: Nikos Christofakis

A powerful start with Minorfase

As An Club filled up with an impatient crowd, Minorfase Minorfase were the first to kick off the night's signal. From the very first moment, the hard rock band from Volos grabbed everyone's attention, transmitting their energy through heavy riffs and intense stage presence. For Lagoniko, this was the first encounter with the band, as it was with the rest of the night's lineup. Still, from the very first note of their opening track, they proved they have the ability to hold an audience captive.

'A tight and powerful sound.'

Their music stood out for its directness and cohesion. Their melodies and sound sweep you away, creating an experience that puts you at the very center of the action. In those moments, nothing else matters – all that's left is to enjoy the ride. Minorfase Minorfase are one of the most well-crafted bands we've heard lately, and even though this was our first encounter with them, they've definitely landed on Lagoniko's radar. We can't wait to see them on stage again!

The moment the crowd laid eyes on Alcestice

The surprises for Lagoniko's ears continued with Alcestice, a band that made its debut appearance on Friday at An Club. Although we'd already listened to their debut album titled 'Watch Me', their stage presence proved just as impressive as their music. Full of theatricality, they managed to present their record, delivering the tracks with a great deal of emotion.

'A tremendous stage presence and music that will take you on a journey.'

Alcestice Alcestice are a rather unconventional act. What they present is very dynamic and original. Although their music is built on classic principles and a lot of groove, it's in no way something you've come across before. With lyrics that are quite dark, they manage to pull you away from the mundane, stirring up unique memories and images. If you add their theatricality to all of the above, you get a combination that becomes irresistible. A striking image was the one where Alkistis, holding a child's doll, performed a rather grim and powerful track. In closing, Alcestice Alcestice are among the acts we don't just recommend you check out — they've actually made us anxiously await their next show!

Time for Ninkasi

Last act on the night's lineup were Ninkasi. This is an act with a lot of energy and very interesting melodies. They combine the alternative, punk and grunge scenes. One of the key elements that stands out almost immediately is the way they deliver their tracks. With the members in a state of ecstasy on stage, they managed to sweep the listeners up too, pulling them into a musical whirlwind that nobody wanted to escape from! 

'With impressive energy on stage, the band got us moving to their rhythm from the very first moment.'

Ninkasi Ninkasi have a very distinctive style. This is a band with an excellent sound and elements drawn from many different styles of rock music. The way they blend it all together is wonderful and the result is something impressive. To understand just how wide their range and talent are, it's enough to mention that they delivered an excellent rendition of the legendary 'Ace of Spades', as well as the very distinctive 'I wanna be your dog'. We can't wait to see them on stage again and be surprised by their musical capabilities.