The Album Leaf was among the first ambient rock groups. They have a new album coming but we go back to a 2010 performance on Echoes.
Playlists
Wednesday, July 6th, 2016-Echoes Program 1627C
Tag: Ambient
Playlists
Weekend, July 2 & 3 2016-Echoes Program 1626A
The sister group from Colorado, SHEL returns to Echoes for their third visit on the heels of their best album yet. It’s called Just Crazy Enough and features some of their most vibrant songs and most elaborate production.
Playlists
Friday, July 1st, 2016-Echoes Program 1626E
The spirit of Abbess Hildegard von Bingen emerges in the music of Julianna Barwick on her new album of 21st century chants called “Will.” We’ll also hear a new collaboration with flutist Sherry Finzer, guitarist Darin Mahoney and percussionist Will Clipman.
Best Of
Echoes Top 25 for June 2016
In Echoes Top 25 for June, Aukai’s debut recording leads the way. It was also the Echoes CD of the Month. He’s followed by SHEL – Just Crazy Enough, Emmy the Great – Second Love, and Haroula Rose’s Here the Blue River. See the complete list.
Interview Podcast
Steve Kimock in the Echoes Podcast
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Steve Kimock has played with just about every member of The Grateful Dead. With his own groups, he plays pays extended guitar centric compositions full of improvisation, and he’s often mentioned in the same breadth as bands like Phish and The String Cheese Incident. But don’t dare call his group a jam band.
Reviews & Commentary
Christopher Tignor “Shapeshifting” Video
Christopher Tignor is a scientist as much as a musician. He’s developed a new software program to facilitate live, multi-layered, real-time performance and has a new video for his song, Shapeshifting.
Reviews & Commentary
Sigur Rós “Óveður” Video
Sigur Rós’ new video for “Óveður” follows a disheveled woman on a disturbing adventure, accompanied by the track’s steady drums and eerie synths.
Best Of
The Best of 2016…So Far
At the half-way point of the year, we pick the albums that excited us the most thus far in 2016. Miranda Lee Richard’s “Echoes of the Dreamtime” tops the list of 25, followed by All India Radio, Hammock, Radiohead and more.
Reviews & Commentary
“Rosetta” new album by Vangelis
Vangelis is anticipated to announce a new album “Rosetta” which is set to be released on September 23, 2016.
Playlists
Monday, June 27, 2016-Echoes Program 1626A
The sister group from Colorado, SHEL returns to Echoes for their third visit on the heels of their best album yet. It’s called Just Crazy Enough and features some of their most vibrant songs and most elaborate production.