Two legends of electronic music this weekend on Echoes with guitarist Michael Rother who has released the box set, Solo II and Moby talks about his prescient new album, All Visible Objects.
Erik Wøllo & Michael Stearns come together on a deep ambient album of searing guitar, skyscraping atmospheres and immersive environments. Convergence is Echoes September CD of the Month.
We get High on Isra. That’s actually the name of German band making an electronic pop. We’ll hear from their album, Sad Sad Sad. We’ll also hear from the California Guitar Trio.
New music by Nine Inch Nails. It’s not their usual Industrial rock, it’s a pair of albums that are more like Trent Reznor’s ambient film scores than Nine Inch Nails assaults.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, It’s an extended contemplation from Japanese composer, Hiroki Okano. He’s created a 51 minute work merging nature sounds he recorded and beautiful melodies.
The Echoes Top 25 for August 2020: California Guitar Trio’s Elegy is at the top, and our list includes Lena Natalia, Kevin Keller, and 22 other great CDs. See what should be in your collection.
New music by Norwegian electronic artist Sverre Knut Johansen. It’s an album of ambient moods called Dreams Beyond. We’ll also hear from Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jim Kimo West.
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here reimagined. On the 45th anniversary of this epic recording exploring loss, psychosis and greed, we’ll hear a fantasy version of covers and of course, Pink Floyd.
We’ll hear new recordings from two extraordinary singers: another single by Ane Brun from her still untitled album, and London Grammar with the soulfully searing voice of Hannah Reid
Moby talks about his prescient new album, All Visible Objects. Written mostly in 2019, its themes of revolution, isolation and contemplation seem to fit right in with these times.