‘New Album’ is where a band or artist answers some questions about their latest release. Up next is multi-instrumentalist producer, engineer and DJ, Lord Echo, whose new album ‘Harmonies’ was released last month.

When/where was the new album recorded?
At my studio World Of Sound, in Lower Hutt then Berhampore.

Who produced/engineered the album? How did the tracks come together in the studio, or at home?
I did it all, and studio is home so both!

How did the songwriting happen? Are there any overall themes within the songs/album?
I make the music then work with vocalists. There’s a over all sound, not sure about an overall theme.

Were you going for a different sound/approach on this album?
No. Still just trying to realise the sound in my head.

Was there any specific gear you used to capture that?
Having a good mixing desk and a patch bay really helped. Some times the dullest pieces of equipment can provide the greatest creative freedom.

Is there a particular single/track that you feel captures the essence of the album?
It’s pretty varied, so not really. But for me one of my favourite tracks is ‘Life On Earth’.

Is there a physical copy available? If not which digital platforms is it available on?
Yes, everything is available on our Bandcamp page and all the usual digital platforms – single vinyl, DJ Friendly double vinyl, CD. Hopefully cassette in the near future, I’m sure the Japanese will come through.

Are you working on a video/videos for any of the songs?
Yes, there’s been three videos made for ‘Just Do You’, ‘The Sweetest Meditation’ and ‘Low To The Street’.