Since the first releases of ECHT!, one question has been on everyone’s lips: does this act belong on a live stage, or is their music best experienced through a set of powerful speakers in a packed, sweaty club? With their third album, ‘Boilerism’, the band finally settles the debate, diving headfirst into the heart of club culture and bringing the ecstatic energy of the dance floor to the live stage.
Since their debut with the EP ‘DOUF’ (2019), followed by full-length albums ‘Inwane’ (2021) and ‘Sink-Along’ (2023), ECHT! has consistently been building a reputation for redefining their musical standards, blending deep grooves and adding raw textures. With ‘Boilerism’, they pick up the pace, exploring genres like acid, drum & bass, footwork, and UK garage. All while retaining their signature love for the unexpected.
The album features tracks filled with sudden shifts and twists that keep listeners on their toes. Known for transforming electronics, hip-hop, and jazz influences into live-performed compositions, ECHT! continues to deliver a fresh perspective on electronic music that feels both innovative and uncompromising. The album’s title, a nod to the underground club scene and its unifying energy, captures the album's spirit: music that challenges limits, encourages experimentation, and unites through its intensity.
Opening with tracks like ‘Boilerbeek’ and singles ‘Wacky Wave’, and ‘Highed,’ the band builds upon the foundations of their two previous albums. However, it’s with ‘Mtwk Parts 3 & 4,’ a direct continuation of earlier chapters, that the energy kicks into a higher gear. Midway, the album ventures into harder, more intense territory, fully embracing their club-oriented sound with acid-infused bangers like ‘Klaas Rescue’ and the provocatively titled ‘BK-hole.’ These tracks leave no doubt about their intent, delivering straight-up, relentless dancefloor energy that captures the essence of their live performances. A brief but intricate interlude, Black Sablon, offers a layered moment of respite before concluding with Penguin Alfred, a thoughtful and emotive finale that seamlessly transitions between ambient soundscapes and delicate breakbeats, highlighting the band’s dynamic range and creative depth.
It’s been three years since ECHT!’s debut album Inwane, followed by their second LP Sink-Along in 2023, both released on Sdban Ultra. Their music has garnered acclaim from notable outlets such as Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Tsugi, while earning support from respected DJs including Lefto, Gilles Peterson, and Jamz Supernova on BBC Radio 6. ECHT! has performed at iconic venues such as the Jazz Café (London), AB (Brussels), Melkweg & Paradiso (Amsterdam), and Gretchen (Berlin). Their most recent tour spanned 14 countries, including Mexico and India.
‘Boilerism’ will be released on 7 March 2025 via Sdban Ultra on all streaming platforms and vinyl. On 25 April 2025, ECHT! will make their UK festival debut at the Brick Lane Jazz Festival.
Live shows:
20 March 2025 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (BE)
22 March 2025 – Festival Nouvelles Scenes, Niort (FR)
4 April 2025 – Le Hasard Ludique, Paris (FR)
12 April 2025 – Les 4 Écluses, Dunkerque (FR)
17 April 2025 – Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)
18 April 2025 – Motel Mozaïque, Rotterdam (NL)
24 April 2025 – The Jam Jar, Bristol (UK)
25 April 2025 – Brick Lane Jazz Festival, London (UK)
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