George Absent

George Absent, real name George Karamanlis, is a Greek DJ and producer from Thessaloniki who began releasing music in 2012. He operates as a solo artist and has maintained a consistent output over nearly a decade, with his most recent release appearing in November 2020.

George Absent produces deep house, tech house, and progressive house across 5 releases on labels including Dear Deer and ICONYC. His productions span the spectrum from deeper, more contemplative house tracks to driving tech house rhythms suitable for peak-time sets. The progression from his 2012 debut through his 2020 releases shows an artist working within established house frameworks while incorporating both the melodic sensibilities of progressive house and the rhythmic intensity of tech house.