Take a trip. We have Maps. We talk to James Chapman. He’s half of the duo onDeadwaves but records as Maps, merging electronics with Ennio Morricone grandeur and Beach Boys exultant harmonies.
Coming Up
Monday, July 8, 2019: Interview with Maps
Playlists
Monday, June 24, 2019 – Echoes Program 1926A
It’s the midway point of the year which means it’s time for The Best of Echoes 2019, So Far. We’ve got our top 25 albums of 2019’s first 6 months and you’ll hear them counted down.
Best Of
Best of 2019..So Far – The Top 25 Favorites
The Best of Echoes 2019. . . So Far is our Top 25 list of favorite albums of the year at the halfway point of the calendar. See the Complete list here including our possible surprise #1 Pick.
Coming Up
Weekend, July 6 & 7, 2019: Lamb & William Tyler
This weekend on Echoes an essential album of dream pop, with Lamb’s The Secret of Letting Go, the July CD of the Month. Then take a seat for a live performance by guitarist William Tyler.
Playlists
Weekend, June 22-23, 2019 – Echoes Program 1925A
It’s the pristine, perfectly poised sound of Ludovico Einaudi. The acclaimed Italian pianist and composer comes in to play music from his latest album, Seven Days Walking, live.
Coming Up
Friday, July 5, 2019: New Music
Coming up on Echoes, the latest by Ry X. The sultan of slow core has an album called Unfurl. We’ll also hear music by Naneum, whose album Open Sea is inspired by the ocean.
Playlists
Friday, June 21, 2019 – Echoes Program 1925E
On an Echoes Summer Solstice Soundscape, we take you through the longest day and shortest night of the year, as we track the midnight sun in a soundtrack of summer.
Coming Up
Thursday, July 4, 2019: American Landscapes
We travel through American Landscapes on the next Echoes. On this July 4th week we hear the sounds of ambient Americana and music born from the landscapes of the country.
Playlists
Thursday, June 20, 2019 – Echoes Program 1925D
On a Slow Flow Echoes guitarist William Tyler draws a thread between Windham Hill, John Fahey, & experimental music on “Goes West.” We’ll also hear ambient chamber music by Nathan Speir.
Coming Up
Wednesday, July 3, 2019: New Music London Grammar
New music from London Grammar teaming up with electronic producer Flume. We’ve also got something from Plaid, and their dynamic approach to electronic music from latest album, Polymer.