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Dimitris Papaspyropoulos
Dimitris Papaspyropoulos
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Dimitris Papaspyropoulos (Last Chance)

Dimitris Papaspyropoulos

Dimitris Papaspyropoulos (Greek: Δημήτρης Παπασπυρόπουλος), known professionally as Last Chance, is a Greek DJ, radio producer, music curator, composer, and remixer based in Athens, Greece. He is widely recognized for his work in alternative and electronic music, his radio shows, compilation albums, and original productions.[1]

Early Life and Career

Dimitris Papaspyropoulos studied Mathematics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began working as a DJ in 1985 and was an early presence in the Athenian club scene, organizing and performing at events under the "Last Chance" brand.[2] He joined Klik FM in 1996 as a radio producer and moved to Best Radio 92.6 in 2001, where he continues to host a daily music program.[3]

Compilations and Music Production

Dimitris Papaspyropoulos
Dimitris Papaspyropoulos

Between 1999 and 2014, Papaspyropoulos curated twelve compilation albums, several of which became bestsellers.[4][5]

His compilations have been described in music press coverage as a reflection of personal and collective emotional states.[6]

Original Music and Remixes

Releasing music under the name Last Chance, Papaspyropoulos has collaborated with vocalists including Craig Walker, Antony Reynolds, Liam McKahey, Jessica Bell, Dioni, and others. His remix of Peter Gabriel’s "Games Without Frontiers" was selected by Real World Studios among the top five in a global competition in 2010.[7]

He has also remixed songs by Archive, Keep Shelly in Athens, Kid Moxie, Slovo, and numerous Greek artists.[8]

Theater and Other Work

In 2010, he composed and curated the music for Jean Anouilh’s Medea, staged at Altera Pars Theater in Athens.[9]

Compilations

  • Electro Kodes (1999)
  • Boarding Pass (2001)[10]
  • Travelling Light (2002)
  • The Strength of Whispers (2003)
  • Blessed and Cursed (2004)[11]
  • Once Upon a Time (2005)
  • One Dream Closer (2006)
  • Silent Wonder (2007)[12]
  • Before the Summer Came (2008)
  • Turning Point (2009)
  • Long Missed Heroes (2010)[13]
  • Farewell, Kid! (2014)[14]

Singles and EPs

  • "Heaven" (feat. Craig Walker, 2009)
  • "Life's Too Long" (feat. Antony Reynolds, 2013)
  • "The Midget" (feat. Craig Walker, 2013)[15]
  • "22:46" (feat. Tolis Fasois, 2014)
  • "The Skin Of Dreams" (feat. Antony Reynolds, 2016)
  • "Junk as I Am" (feat. Craig Walker, 2017)
  • "Forsaken (Part I)" (feat. Dioni, 2019)
  • "The Child I Never Was" (feat. One of Vas, 2021)
  • "Unleashed!" (feat. Brian Dalton, 2021)
  • "Here Comes the Silence" (2021)
  • "Stellar Exile" (2022)
    Dimitris Papaspyropoulos
    Background information
    Born
    Athens, Greece
    OriginAthens, Greece
    GenresIndietronic, Darkwave, Synthpop, Post-Punk, Alternative
    Occupation(s)DJ, radio producer, composer, remixer, music curator
    Years active1985–present
    LabelsLast Chance Music
    Websitelastchancemusic.gr
  • "Lament" (feat. Joanna Michaelidou, 2022)
  • "Branded With Fear" (2023)
  • "Goodbye Horses" (feat. Denis Casmas, 2024)
  • "The Well & The Water" (feat. Liam McKahey, 2024)
  • "To the Skies" (2024)
  • "The Promise" (feat. One of Vas, 2024)
  • "Why'd I Have to Fall in Love with You" (feat. George Priniotakis, 2024)
  • "Duel" (feat. Alexandros Raptis, 2024)
  • "Neon Dream" (feat. Joanna Michaelidou, 2025)[16]
  • "Don't Fall for the Chain" (feat. Jessica Bell, 2025)
  • "Photographic" (feat. Alexandros Raptis, 2025)[17]
  • "Frozen Star" (feat. Jessica Bell, 2025)

Remixes

  • Maria Papadopoulou – "En Vytho H Alethia" (2001)
  • Slovo feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw – "Whisper" (2003)
  • Transistor – "Living" (2004)
  • Nikko Patrelakis – "Lonely Winter" (2004)
  • Atria – "Kiss You" (2004)
  • Astyplaz – "Spreading Life" (2004)
  • Slovo – "Spun Out" (2005)
  • Fadeout – "I Don’t Care" (2005)
  • Film – "Alarm" (2006)
  • Home Video – "Sleep Sweet" (2007)
  • Peter Gabriel – "Games Without Frontiers" (2010)[18]
  • Cyanna – "I Am Cannibal" (2012)
  • Saso – "Billion Hands" (2012)
  • Mineral – "Love Divine" (2013)
  • Nsquared – "Rumours Of War" (2013)
  • Archive – "Stick Me In My Heart" (2013)
  • Keep Shelly In Athens – "Silent Rain" (2015)
  • Dreamachinery – "Maurice X Song" (2015)
  • Archive – "Distorted Angels" (2015)
  • The Black Capes – "Wolfchild" (2018)
  • Archive – "Erase" (2019)
  • Common Sence – "Grotesque" (2020)
  • Jennie Nega – "Don't Know If It's Forever" (2020)
  • Lego Boy & Beat Ride – "Love Is Not My Style" (2020)
  • Katsou feat. D. Manwlas – "Dark is Me" (2021)
  • Kid Moxie – "Better Than Electric" (2021)
  • Dream Sequence – "Outside Looking In" (2023)

References

  1. ^ "Δημήτρης Παπασπυρόπουλος: Ο κύριος 4-6 του ελληνικού ραδιοφώνου". LiFO. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  2. ^ "Dimitris Papaspyropoulos Interview". Aera.gr. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  3. ^ "Δημήτρης Παπασπυρόπουλος στο Best 92.6". Best Radio. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  4. ^ "Boarding Pass Review". MiC.gr. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  5. ^ "Long Missed Heroes Review". Mix Grill. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  6. ^ "The Midget EP Review". Andro.gr. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  7. ^ "Peter Gabriel Remix". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  8. ^ "Archive Remix". Mix Grill. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  9. ^ "Η Μήδεια του Ζαν Ανουγί". Mix Grill. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  10. ^ "Boarding Pass Review". MiC.gr. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  11. ^ "Various Artists – Blessed and Cursed". Avopolis. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  12. ^ "Silent Wonder – Aera.gr Feature". Aera.gr. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  13. ^ "Long Missed Heroes Review". Mix Grill. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  14. ^ "Ο Δημήτρης Παπασπυρόπουλος παρουσιάζει τη νέα του συλλογή". Avopolis. 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  15. ^ "The Midget EP Review". Andro.gr. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  16. ^ "Greek Artist Last Chance Debuts Spellbinding Synthpop Single "Neon Dream" Featuring Joanna Michaelidou". Post-Punk.com. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  17. ^ "Last Chance Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Depeche Mode's "Photographic" with Atmospheric Cover Featuring Alexandros Raptis of Decode". Post-Punk.com. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  18. ^ "Peter Gabriel Remix". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
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