Singer and keyboardist Rachel Eckroth offers the first glimpse of her new direction towards experimental indie rock with “Stranger,” off of her highly-anticipated new album due later this year. Eckroth’s atmospheric vocals hover over dismantling industrial soundscapes provided by bassist Tim Lefebvre, whose effects-laden playing can also be heard on David Bowie’s Grammy award-winning album Blackstar. The result is a track whose ever-changing textures explore the realms of musical space while being carefully guided by Eckroth’s expressive melodies and adventurous compositional craft.
Rachel Eckroth – Keyboards, Vocals
Tim Lefebvre – Bass, Effects
Gary Novak – Drums
Michael Landau – Guitar
Co-written by Rachel Eckroth, Tim Lefebvre, and Gary Novak
Produced by Gary Novak
Mixed by Alan Hertz
Mastered by Nate Wood
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released April 18, 2017
Rachel Eckroth – Keyboards, Vocals
Tim Lefebvre – Bass, Effects
Gary Novak – Drums
Michael Landau – Guitar
Co-written by Rachel Eckroth, Tim Lefebvre, and Gary Novak
really thrilled to listen to the first incredible tracks! psyched for my CD to arrive soon. thank you for creating wonderful sonic adventures. 😎⚡ Courtney
Love it in many ways. The entire album has really something to say. A real journey that the rhythmic, melodic and vocal parts incarnate with just the right amount of complexity. polokus
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