ECHO TRAILS WITH LEO #01
Credits
Words by Alessandro ScolaroPictures 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.
Oku by Adnata Ensemble
OKU by the Adnata Ensemble is a 2024 release that highlights the deep and rich tones of a double bass quartet. The album blends chamber music with free improvisation, creating a meditative and experimental atmosphere. Its tracks, including the title piece OKU , are concise yet expressive, showcasing the ensemble’s creative synergy.
Mullbärdsträdet by Klara Livet
Mullbärdsträdet by Klara Livet is a delicate, introspective song blending indie pop and folk. Its title, meaning “The Mulberry Tree,” evokes themes of nature, growth, and life cycles. The song features soothing, minimalistic instrumentation, with soft acoustic elements and poetic lyrics that explore personal reflection, emotional depth, and subtle beauty.
Soulseek Qt by Val Clipp
Soulseek Qt by Val Clipp is a dreamy, lo-fi track that blends ambient electronic sounds with nostalgic, introspective vibes. Its mellow beats and ethereal synths create a relaxed, reflective atmosphere, perfect for late-night listening. The song can be found on the album Soft Matrix along with other chill, experimental tracks.
Cyclopentane Fantasy by Pentu
Cyclopentane Fantasy by Pentu is a hypnotic, experimental track that fuses elements of electronic and ambient music. Its rhythmic, swirling textures and atmospheric synths create a futuristic and immersive soundscape. The track appears on the album Submerged Echoes, which features other similarly intricate and avant-garde compositions.
Light Decline by Great Area
Light Decline by Great Area is an evocative and slow-burning track, combining ambient textures with subtle electronic beats. The song gradually unfolds, creating a moody, contemplative atmosphere that invites listeners into its layered soundscape. Featured on Echoes of Grey, the track explores themes of fading light and quiet introspection with understated beauty.
Boire Le Calice Jusqu’à La Lie by Arkanar
Boire Le Calice Jusqu’à La Lie by ARKANAR is a dark, intense track that blends elements of industrial and experimental metal. Its heavy, distorted guitars and haunting vocals create an oppressive, almost ritualistic atmosphere. The song’s title, meaning “Drink the chalice to the dregs,” reflects themes of suffering and endurance, and can be found on the album Sombres Rites.
Fish On by The Fulmars
Fish On by The Fulmars is an energetic, surf-rock-inspired track with driving guitars and a catchy rhythm. Its upbeat, retro vibe evokes a sense of fun and adventure, reminiscent of 60s surf music. The song’s lively instrumentation and playful spirit make it a standout on their album Catch & Release, filled with similar vibrant, coastal-themed tunes.
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.
