It’s been six long years since we last heard new music from Σκοτοδίνη (Skotodini, meaning vertigo, fainting spell, or dizziness in Greek). Near the end of November 2024, this anarcho-punk band from Ioannina, Greece, unveiled their third record—and first since their remarkable self-titled LP of 2018. Εδώ Παραμένω (Edo Parameno, meaning “Here I Stay”), once again highlights their refined yet forceful approach to political and dark punk, reminding us why they rank among the most significant acts in today’s DIY scene in Greece—and the anarcho-punk scene as a whole. Over its 23-minute runtime, Εδώ Παραμένω evokes a plethora of moods, thoughts, and emotions while strictly staying true to the band’s established sound. From the album’s eight tracks, it’s evident that Σκοτοδίνη dig deeper into their gloomy basslines and eerie post-punk chord progressions, with the instrumental trio tighter than ever, and Penelope’s vocals captivating throughout. Their music channels an existential angst deeply rooted in the current socioeconomic dead end. Throughout their dark punk style, Σκοτοδίνη never lose sight of the true liberating power of art and DIY anti-culture, channeling it to dance away the demons of everyday life.