It’s the sound of the spirit when we talk with Shunia, the duo of Lisa Reagan and Suzanne Jackson. The two operatic singers turn Hindi chants into serene dream pop.
Wax Tailor’s new album, The Shadow of their Suns, slices and dices social injustice in the 21st century. It’s his most political album to date, still fueled by great beats and riotous vocal cut-ups.
The ambient chamber music of A Winged Victory for the Sullen, a collaboration between Dustin O’Halloran and Adam Wiltzie, explores darker terrain on Invisible Cities.
Time Traveler’s debut album, Sky Falter is a melodic meeting of downtempo and space music and it’s the February CD of the Month. Then an interview with Henrik Lindstrand.
New music by Alex Maas, lead singer of the psychedelic band The Black Angels. He goes more pastoral on an album called Luca. We’ll also hear Time Traveler’s CD of the Month.
New music by Eivør. She’s got a powerful voice, influences of Bjork and Kate Bush, and a new album, Segl. We’ll also hear some creaky piano from Swedish Neo-Classical composer Henrik Lindstrand.
Echoes Top 25 for January 2021. Steve Roach’s album Tomorrow, Echoes January CD of the Month, is at the top, followed by Marya Stark, Loga Ramin Torkian, Dave Bessell & Parallel Worlds, and 20 other great CDs. See if your favorites made the list!
Two guitarists with expansive sounds: Carl Weingarten, from a new album of rustic chamber music, Ember Days, and Robert Jurjendal with a more ambient approach on Water Finds a Way.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, a new recording by Norwegian electronic artist and guitarist, Erik Wøllo. It’s called Recurrence, based on the concept of revisiting themes and variations.