ECHOES OF… LP, EUPHEMISMS, OUT JAN 26 VIA AAKULUK MUSIC
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Today, Echoes Of…, the new project fronted by the vocals of Andrew Morrison (The Jerry Cans, Terry Uyarak, Aakuluk Music) is sharing another new track from his upcoming album, Euphemisms, out January 26, 2024 on Aakuluk Records.
Morrison marks recording “Inurulutuinnaujuguk” with qiyuapik (James Ungalaq) as “one of the most special releases of my life. I remember when I first started singing in Inuktitut I faced questions from my community, including from qiyuapik / King James. Questions about who I was, where I was from, who/where is my community, questions about who I was to do what I was doing. ‘Inurulutuinnaujuguk’ means we are only human, we are fallible, we make mistakes, we are flawed, but we are still human. We answer these questions in many ways over our lifetime. Now, qiyuapik and I are great friends, frequent collaborators, and chosen family.
“Theories and ideas of who people are and who they should be, seem to be more prominent now than ever. This song represents the importance of real life community relationships: they are fallible, they are flawed, but we need them to live. Despite what we think we know, there will always be something uniquely beautiful about sitting across from someone very different from you, acknowledging their fallibility, their mistakes, their flaws, ultimately their humanity. There is unique power in those interactions that transcends what we often think we know. Love you qiyuapik and LONG LIVE KING JAMES!”
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MORE ABOUT ECHOES OF…
Echoes of... is an approach to creating music that prioritizes collaboration which leads to a mesmerizing auditory journey. The lyrics delve into the heart of life in Nunavut, inviting listeners to explore a day in the life of one of Canada’s most fascinating cities: Iqaluit, Nunavut.
The intricate layers of sound, meticulously crafted by a wide-range of collaborators including James Ungalaq (Northern Haze), Terry Uyarak, Ivaana, Naja P, Jace Lasek (Besnard Lakes), and Maazes, the group draws on a diverse group of skilled instrumentalists and producers to create a sonic landscape that echoes the rugged beauty - and collaborative spirit - of the North. From Nunavut, to Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), to the Northwest Territories, to Montreal, Echoes of… is a response to increasingly industry-driven musical reality faced in Canada’s north.
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Rooted in a deep dedication to collaborative art, the songs by Echoes of… are an exploration of death, loss, love and what life means after it all. Scents of indie rock, folk-pop, and soul-stirring alternative sounds converge to capture the essence of life at the edge of the world.
Echoes of… music is a celebration of the communities, the people, and the stories that live and breathe in modern day Iqaluit. Their songs touch upon the warmth of community, the icy embrace of isolation - whether self-imposed or exerted by outside forces - and the deep connection to nature that shapes daily life.
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With a commitment to honouring the past while forging ahead, Echoes of… has become a vessel for both personal introspection and shared empathy. The release of this music is as much a process of grappling with the complexity of human experience while exploring what it means to continue to move through life. Echoes of… hopes to inspire listeners to explore their own creativity, to venture into unknown depths of themselves, while drawing on the resilience and spirit of their communities.
As they step into the public light, Echoes of… seeks to be more than a band; they are the musical representation of life-long relationships between artists in the North. In this way, Echoes of… is a sonic bridge, connecting worlds through melody and emotion, infused with the soul of Nunavut. Echoes of… invites you on an extraordinary expedition into a new plain of heart / music / culture.
EUPHEMISMS TRACKLIST
01 Dead or Dying (Winter Version)
02 Shine Your Light feat. Naja P and Maazes
03 Inurulutuinnaujuguk feat. qiyuapik
04 Feel Along feat. Lovely Things
05 Blame The Government feat Jaaku Sørensen , Lovely Things
06 Iqanajarumanngittunga feat. Terry Uyarak
07 Sukkuga feat. Thelma Sól
08 Mamaqtuq
09 Dead or Dying (Summer Version)
10 Anaanaga (Winter Version)