Penguin Cafe is a quirky, poignant and joyful ensemble that defines its own version of modern chamber music. Their new album, “Rain Before Seven” is Echoes August CD of the Month.
CD of the Month
Echoes August CD of the Month: Penguin Cafe
Tag: Ambient Chamber Music
Best Of
Echoes Top 25 July: Amaara at the Top
Amaara’s Child of Venus Tops the Echoes Top 25 for July, followed by BT, Balmorhea, Robert Rich, Sigur Rós, and 20 more great artists that make Echoes your go-to for chill and the new.
Coming Up
Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023 – Balmorhea Interview
Balmorhea talk about their music which has moved from ambient country into a more classically refined sound. Their latest album, Pendant World, is on the classical Deutsche Grammophon Label.
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Monday, Aug 7, 2023 – SUSS Reborn: The Echoes Interview
The Ambient Country band SUSS struggles with loss and finds a way to be reborn. After co-founding member Gary Lieb died, they had to reevaluate not only their existence, but their sound.
Coming Up
Weekend, Aug 5-6, 2023 – Penguin Cafe & Sinead O’Connor
The August CD of the Month is Rain Before Seven by Penguin Café, the successor to The Penguin Café Orchestra launched in 1976 on Brian Eno’s Obscure Label. The music continues to be one-of-a-kind.
Coming Up
Monday, July 31, 2023 – Penguin Cafe CD of the Month
The August CD of the Month is Rain Before Seven by Penguin Café, the successor to The Penguin Café Orchestra launched in 1976 on Brian Eno’s Obscure Label. The music continues to be one-of-a-kind.
Reviews & Commentary
Ralph Lundsten R.I.P. 1936-2023
Swedish electronic pioneer Ralph Lundsten was a sonic explorer who produced over 80 albums, invented instruments and his own idiosyncratic personality. He left the planet on July 5, 2023.
Best Of
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Best Of, News
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Playlists
Thursday, June 22, 2023 – Echoes Program 2325D
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music from Caterina Barbieri’s album, Myuthafoo, a recording of mesmerizing electronic patterns. We’ll also hear a project from trumpeter Jeff Oster called Howling Loon.