Biography
Fronted by Kilian Pettit, EchoGram can claim the distinction of being one of the most played unsigned band's on Irish radio. April 2007 saw the release of the debut single 'Conspiracy', mixed by Adrian Bushby (Depeche Mode, new Order, Placebo, Kylie). This went straight in at No.1 on the downloadmusic.ie 7-day chart. It has also been added to the PhantomFM (equivalent to London's XFM) daytime playlist, getting to No.7 on their airplay chart.
EchoGram already enjoy almost weekly airplay on national music station 2fm, not to mention being chosen as TodayFM's 'Rising Artist of the Week'. Not bad for an unsigned band with no management! The EchoGram sound has been described as both "rock with a digital sheen" and "dark pop music", a mix between live guitars, big drums and electronica. This unique approach to making music, in what has become a very stale musical climate, is what makes EchoGram's material so attractive to radio DJs and music fans alike.
Some of the UK's most high-profile producers and mixers can be counted as EchoGram fans. Alan Moulder, who has worked on albums by U2, Depeche Mode and The Smashing Pumpkins, recently commented that "the tracks are very commercial… The music is very much what is happening in the States at the moment and as Europe tends to follow on could be in the right place at the right time." EchoGram's music has also impressed in LA; Larry Little, the man credited with discovering The Killers commented that EchoGram have "a lot of potential… with a bit of work could really turn heads everywhere." As a live act EchoGram is becoming one of the most exciting, energy-fraught outfits in the country. Having recently taken part in the RTE 2fm 2moro 2our, this reputation as a live force to be reckoned with has been copper-fastened, not to mention boosting the band's profile both in Ireland and the UK. EchoGram LIVE is a full-on entertainment rock show: a recent show in London's Dublin Castle was attended by a high number of A&R and management reps, surely an indicator that EchoGram is definitely a band to watch out for
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