ECHO TRAILS WITH LEO #02

Words by Valentino Riva
Pictures by Leone Ciocchetti
Twice a month, Echo Trails brings you music that deserves more attention.
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently—always a bit off the radar, always worth your time.
Every month, a special guest will drop their own picks, adding something new to the mix.

If you’re looking for something outside the usual noise, this is the place. 

Somewhere by ML Buch

‘Suntub’ is the second full length album from ML Buch, a double record of 15 pieces by the Danish composer and producer, entering further into the realm of electric guitars and layered vocals along with exploring new instrumental expressions.

It Will Never Stop by Sparklehorse

This is the first unreleased song by the band to be released after Mark Linkous passed away in 2010. The song was found by Mark’s brother Matt Linkous, who after the musician’s death began to curate his legacy and archive his recordings. The new piece was found right among the various tapes in the most classic Sparklehorse style.

Canopy Drift by Sankt

Sankt’s first full-length album ‘Canopy Drift’ hones in on previous genre experimentations and offers multiple compelling configurations of ambient, fuzzed-out breaks, IDM and warped electro.

Timeless Birth by Slender

‘Timeless Birth’ by Slender is a hauntingly ethereal track that combines ambient textures with subtle rhythmic elements. Its atmospheric layers evoke a sense of introspection and transcendence, crafting a delicate balance between serenity and mystery. Perfect for immersive listening.

Collectivizor by TRjj

Collectivizor‘ is an avant-garde experimental track that layers abstract vocal samples with disjointed rhythms and atmospheric textures.

TRjj stems from TRIIMusik, a loose group based in Germany since 1998.

Thorn Valley is a 20 song assemblage of various transmissions from the ever diffuse and widening DIY underground, released to mark the four year anniversary of World of Echo.

Fell From Hell by Nape

‘Fell From Hell’ from Hard Drive Failures (2018-2022) by Nape is a raw, industrial noise track that blends distorted soundscapes with an intense atmosphere. Dark and abrasive, it immerses listeners in a sonic descent, capturing the chaotic and haunting vibe that is central to the album’s experimental nature.

Aqwa by Massprod

‘Aqwa’ by Massprod is a rhythmic and atmospheric electronic album that blends deep, pulsating beats with hypnotic soundscapes. Its minimalistic yet textured layers create a sense of fluidity, making it both meditative and energizing, perfect for fans of experimental electronic music.

 

Leone is a sound designer, sound engineer and producer based in Milan. Member of the post-industrial electronic duo Train To Eltanin, he recently collaborated on the production of the soundtrack for the film ‘Patagonia’, which won an award at Locarno 2023. Leone experiments with sounds as well as with psyche’s most hidden structures taking the absurdity of surreal digital landscapes and paradoxical oneiric scenarios to a whole new degree of abstraction and integration.