Nicky Ryan was a name in small print, but made a big impact on music through his collaborations with Enya throughout her solo career. He dies at 79.
News
Obituary: Nicky Ryan, Creative Partner of Enya (1946–2025)
Tag: Enya
Reviews & Commentary
Enya 10th Icon of Echoes: Five of Her Best Albums
Enya is the 10th Icon of Echoes. Her voice descends from the heavens in multiple layers. We look across her 34 year solo career and pick her 5 best recordings out of 8 proper album releases.
CD of the Month
Echoes July CD of the Month: Lamb-The Secret of Letting Go
Lamb has crafted their most beautiful album, The Secret of Letting Go. It merges electronics and dream pop in songs questioning love, life and transience. It’s Echoes July CD of the Month.
Coming Up
Weekend, July 6 & 7, 2019: Lamb & William Tyler
This weekend on Echoes an essential album of dream pop, with Lamb’s The Secret of Letting Go, the July CD of the Month. Then take a seat for a live performance by guitarist William Tyler.
Interview Podcast
Briana Marela in the Echoes Podcast
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Briana Marela creates ethereal pop from the sound of her multi-tracked voice.
Playlists
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015-Echoes Program 1551C
While we’re in the midst of the 12 Days of Christmas, John Diliberto has 12 months of Echoes CD of the Month picks.
Best Of, Program Highlights
Best of Echoes 2015 Listener Poll.
Echoes listeners have voted for their favorite albums of 2015. See the results in The Best of Echoes 2015 Listener Poll
Interview Podcast
Enya in the Echoes Podcast
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Iconic Irish singer, Enya talks about her new album, Dark Sky Island. It’s her first album of all-new material in 7 years. Many of the familiar Enya sounds are there from the pizzacato strings, vocal choirs and of course, the pure beauty of Enya’s voice. She talks about castles, church and the cosmos.
CD of the Month
Echoes December CD of the Month: Enya’s Dark Sky Island
The Irish singer Enya has created one of the most distinctive sounds of the last 30 years. She’s just released her first album in 7 years, Dark Sky Island and it is sure to thrill fans of her serene sound. Dark Sky Island is the Echoes December CD of the Month.
Program Highlights, Reviews & Commentary
New Music from Enya
It’s been seven years since Enyas last album of new material but she’s about to return with a new CD. In advance, the first single has been released, Echoes in the Rain with an accompanying video.