The Greek pop/rock band Melisses formed in Athens in May 2008. Featuring
vocalist Christos Mastoras, guitarist Thanos Laitsas, bassist Kostas
Mavrogennis, keyboardist Pantelis Kyramargios, and drummer Jacob Sampsakis, the
band scored its first national hit with 2009's "Kryfa." One year later, Melisses
participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with "O Kinezos," a song that
also appeared on the group's debut album, Mistiko. Boosted by the support of MAD
TV, Melisses enjoyed extensive popularity in its home country, earning gold
status for the 2012 album Akou and joining the ...