Let Go Echo
Phoenix
Let Go Echo, the project led by Columbia, Maryland musician Christopher Henry, has released a new four-track EP titled Phoenix. Having been active for several years, the group has developed their own style that is built on ambient guitars, heavy delays and electronic rhythms. Continuing that direction on this EP Let Go Echo have focused more on creating a concept driven space.
The influences behind the release are clear without being derivative, with the likes of Panic Division, Pink Floyd and Sultan + Sheppard all having an influence on the overall sound. Rather than leaning on one style, the EP uses tone, repetition, and simple melodic ideas to create a steady atmosphere across the four songs.
The EP was recorded in Christopher's home studio with most of the sound coming from layered guitars that have been processed through multiple effects units. The layers form the core of each track with the programmed beats adding structure. It is a consistent approach throughout the EP, based upon building a tone first then shaping the arrangement around it.
You can hear that method in action with the title track 'Phoenix', it uses a clean electronic beat under a very wide and echo heavy guitar line. “Interstellar Love Song” takes a different angle, focusing on the idea of distance and connection, using simple phrasing over a steady electronic pulse.
The influences behind the release are clear without being derivative, with the likes of Panic Division, Pink Floyd and Sultan + Sheppard all having an influence on the overall sound. Rather than leaning on one style, the EP uses tone, repetition, and simple melodic ideas to create a steady atmosphere across the four songs.
The EP was recorded in Christopher's home studio with most of the sound coming from layered guitars that have been processed through multiple effects units. The layers form the core of each track with the programmed beats adding structure. It is a consistent approach throughout the EP, based upon building a tone first then shaping the arrangement around it.
You can hear that method in action with the title track 'Phoenix', it uses a clean electronic beat under a very wide and echo heavy guitar line. “Interstellar Love Song” takes a different angle, focusing on the idea of distance and connection, using simple phrasing over a steady electronic pulse.
This release marks a shift in how Let Go Echo frame their sound while still following the essence of their earlier releases. With the guitars being more exposed mixed with clearer electronics, the overall production feels less crowded. Henry has described the project as an attempt to imagine travel through unknown space, but the EP works even without that context.
Let Go Echo were nominated for Best New EDM Artist in Maryland in 2024 through the Maryland Music Awards. They are currently releasing new material across streaming platforms and focusing on studio work rather than live shows. Phoenix reflects several years of experimentation and brings together the elements they have been developing since their early work.
Let Go Echo were nominated for Best New EDM Artist in Maryland in 2024 through the Maryland Music Awards. They are currently releasing new material across streaming platforms and focusing on studio work rather than live shows. Phoenix reflects several years of experimentation and brings together the elements they have been developing since their early work.