ECHOES OF… LP, EUPHEMISMS, OUT JAN 26 VIA AAKULUK MUSIC
WATCH / SHARE “DEAD OR DYING” (Winter VERSION) FT. LOVELY THINGS
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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 the new single, “Dead Or Dying” (Winter Version) ft. Lovely Things, which arrives alongside the announcement of a debut full length album, Euphemisms, out January 26, 2024 on Aakuluk Records.
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.
"Dead or Dying’ is a song that honours the uniquely beautiful feelings of rage and grief," says Morrison. "This song was sparked by the passing of my mother, and fuelled through reflecting on the growing list of amazing friends who fight ongoing daily battles…with the world and with themselves, it is also partly dedicated to the many other beautiful souls who have given into their fight. This song is part therapy to express rage about loss, grief about the end of eras, rage about loss of childhood friends in my community, but also rage about death of people I don’t even know in international communities. Rage about the demolition of communities and cultures. At home and abroad."
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MORE ABOUT ECHOES OF…
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.
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)