New music by French guitarist Pierre Bensusan. He came up during the days of Windham Hill guitarists like Michael Hedges who named a song after Bensusan. He has a new album called Azwan.
We remember Florian Schneider, one of the founders of German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk. We’ll also hear new music from Sigur Ros singer and guitarist Jonsi, and an album by guitarist John Gregorius.
Guitarist David Helpling takes us into the runic and oceanic influences of his January CD of the Month, Rune. He talks about ambient guitar, the ocean and ancient runes.
The Echoes Top 25 for April 2020 features Michael Whalen’s Sacred Spaces, AVAWaves, Tigerforest Emancipator, Paul Speer, Purity Ring, and 19 other CDs. See if your favorites made the list.
Guitarist Lawson Rollins continues his Nuevo Flamenco ways on his album True North. And Aquiver takes us into the down-tempo dub typical of a musician from the Desert Dwellers circle.
We remember Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider who passed at 73. We’ll also hear new music from the Sigur Ros singer Jonsi, and a decent album from guitarist John Gregorius.
All India Radio’s Martin Kennedy talks about the progressive rock and electronic influences of his latest albums, including Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Pulsar and more.
Everyone is trapped in their homes, but we open the windows for an Echoes Earth Day Celebration. We’ll hear a soundscape to bring you into the world as spring awakens.
We hear music by Kevin Keller from an anthology of his music called 12.25, representing 12 albums in 25 years. David Helpling also goes deeply ambient with RUNE.
YPPAH is an electronic band that channels psychedelic, hip-hop and minimalism. Just before Corona they played live on Echoes. That concert is streaming for free now.