{"id":26019,"date":"2016-01-05T15:30:40","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sodwee.com\/blog\/?p=26019"},"modified":"2016-01-06T14:41:55","modified_gmt":"2016-01-06T13:41:55","slug":"introducing-garden-echo-quiet-voices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sodwee.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/introducing-garden-echo-quiet-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing: Garden Echo – Quiet Voices EP"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s a nostalgia with old films that people will soon forget. The sound of a reel clicking, the sight of a flickering burn mark in the corner signaling the need for a change\u00a0will leave the\u00a0projector whirling for a single audience member. They’ll hear a different kind of soundtrack thats slipped through the cracks in an oddly enchanting way. It’s an atmospheric sound that settles for a ghostly touch, a feeling that’s uniquely\u00a0Daughter\u00a0<\/em>(after a\u00a0touch of Halsey<\/em> and Transviolet<\/em>). Say hello to\u00a0Garden Echo<\/strong>. We’re not even sure how this 4-piece band from San Diego slipped under the radar in 2015.<\/p>\n

Their self-released debut EP “Quiet Voices” is like an invitation to an\u00a0underwater garden party.\u00a0Garden Echo<\/strong>‘s speciality lies in their ability to set a specific\u00a0mood without telling you how to feel.\u00a0“Quiet Voices” is like sitting at the bottom of a pool without any of the panic. Linked by\u00a0sweet, thoughtful vocals and electrifying instrumentals, every song off “Quiet Voices” holds its own.<\/p>\n

Aptly named “Poolside,” the first track reminds us of watching light ripple and reflect over night waters. “It’s Alright” ends with a plucking\u00a0rhythm that’s like watching stars slowly illuminate the sky. But it’s “Nighthawk” that sits on\u00a0our heart with this prized line that showcases the mastery behind their songwriting skills:<\/p>\n

Calm me down<\/em>
\nI’m a nervous mess of sound<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Formed initially as a writing project between friends Alexia Villarino<\/em> and Sara Swanson<\/em>, Garden Echo <\/strong>didn’t fully blossom until Andrew Moberly<\/em> (guitars) and Josh Edwards<\/em> (drums) joined.\u00a0Now their\u00a0delicate sound floats between the genres of electronic, indie-pop and rock so smoothly that it’s no surprise to learn that each member often switch instruments during their live shows as well. Listen to “Quiet Voices” below. You can also find Garden Echo\u00a0<\/strong>stunning EP\u00a0on Spotify<\/a>, AppleMusic<\/a>\u00a0and SoundCloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n