release date january 28th, 2021
‘Hearth’ is the last single from Glenn Echo’s upcoming EP, Fixed Memory, out in early 2021. Highlighting the nature of transitions, ‘Hearth’ outlines a union of those annual cycles.
Balancing the organic and artificial, electronic and acoustic, embracing and yearning, the song focuses itself as a centerpiece and a junction where two places meet. Beginning with braiding melodies and rhythmic pulses, the verses converge with a raw and intimate chorus longing.
Featuring Matt Gaydar (vocals, guitars, drums, samples), Peter Brownlee (synth, drums), and Katie Martucci (vocals, violin), ‘Hearth’ soothes the push and pull, a reminder to fall back to center.
Cover painting by Rachel Preville
Cover design: Matt Gaydar
ARTIST INFO:
Label: Independent
Genre: Alt-folk, indie
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Influences: Feist, Big Thief, Pablo Neruda
Sounds like: Gregory Alan Isakov, Andrew Bird, Twain
PRESS:
Glenn Echo is an alt-folk indie project from Matt Gaydar, started in 2015. Finger style guitar, introspective lyrics, and crooning melodies make up the atmospheres of songs, creating intimate spaces for connection, reminiscent of such acts as Big Thief and Feist. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Glenn Echo has soaked up influences from past residences, such as Nashville, TN and Northampton, MA, ultimately teaming up with engineer/producer Peter Brownlee to record an EP coming out in 2021. The project’s first single, "Overwhelm," was featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist. “Moon Seems Lost” is part of Mahogany’s Chilled Acoustic Compilation.