Brian Wilson, creator of The Beach Boys’ sound died on June 11 at 82. We take a moment to reflect on this giant whose influences was pervasive across music styles.
Reviews & Commentary
R.I.P Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys 1942-2025
Tag: psychedelic
Coming Up
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Terry Riley Turns 90
Along with Philip Glass and Steve Reich, Terry Riley is among the holy trinity of minimalism. Terry Riley turns 90 and John Diliberto celebrates the enduring and continuing legacy of his music.
News
R.I.P. James Lowe, Singer for The Electric Prunes
James Lowe, singer for the 60s rock band, The Electric Prunes, has died at 82. The Electric Prunes was one of the early psychedelic bands who broke through to the Top 40 twice.
CD of the Month
Echoe June 2025 CD of the Month: Marconi Union
Marconi Union returns with their 12th album, The Fear of Never Landing, a non-stop journey through flight in electronic tone poems. It’s Echoes June CD of the Month.
News
Hawkwind & Bowie Violinist Simon House Passes 1948-2025
Simon House died on May 25, 2025 leaving behind a wealth of musical invention with Hawkwind, David Bowie, High Tide, and his own solo releases.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast: The Return of Ancient Future
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Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day Soundscape
We remember on an Echoes Memorial Day Soundscape with music to contemplate the carnage of war. We’ll hear songs from Loreena McKennitt, The Zombies, Hammock, Hans Zimmer and more.
CD of the Month
Echoes May CD of the Month: David Helpling & Eric the Taylor
The Precious Dark by David Helpling & Eric “The” Taylor is an immersion in an aural architectural space that places you in a world that has secrets hiding in its corners.
Coming Up
Weekend, May 10-11, 2025 – The Precious Dark CDoM
The Echoes May CD of the Month is a deep trip into melodic ambience with The Precious Dark by David Helpling and Eric “the” Taylor. It’s an album that takes you on a journey.
Coming Up
Monday, May 5, 2025 – The Precious Dark CDoM
The Echoes May CD of the Month is a deep trip into melodic ambience with The Precious Dark by David Helpling and Eric “the” Taylor. It’s an album that takes you on a journey.