New music from Babitha, that’s the stage name of Imogen Grist from Australia. She’s making a country-inspired dream pop on The Brighter Side of Blue. We’ll also hear music by Hansan.
Get a preview of the Big Ears Festival 2023. Founder Ashley Capps talks about the line-up that includes John Zorn, Morton Subotnick, Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell and Ibeyi and more.
The ambient guitar duo Hammock talk about their latest post-pandemic album, Love in the Void. They talk about the emotions that fueled one of their most energized albums in years.
Karmacoda began as a trip-hop inspired band but have transitioned into a more 70s R&B sound. We talk to singer Jessica Ford and instrumentalist Brett Crockett about their soulful affinities.
Early year CD of the Month picks from Hammock have been a tradition on Echoes. They missed 2022 because Elsewhere was a digital-only release, but their new album, Love in the Void, is on CD.
New music by Katie Kim from her album Hour of the Ox. She’s an Irish singer who combines folk and electronic music. We’ll also hear from Numun with a very spacey brand of ambient music.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music by Fall Therapy. He’s an electronic musician from Grenoble who has a sound that moves from pure electronic to acoustic. We’ll also hear Variant Field.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, new music by Bill Nelson. The legendary British guitarist has released yet another new album. This one is Marvellous Realms. We’ll also hear from NPR’s Bob Boilen.
American multi-instrumentalist David Vito Gregoli and Indian producer & keyboard player Ricky Kej discuss Wild Monsoon, a fusion of electronics and Indian and Global music.