A definite must see for me on Friday's Coachella lineup is Ioanna Gika and Leopold Ross, who make up the super unique duo, IO ECHO. These guys are everything 90s grunge-rock mixed with oriental influences. The addition of Chinese violins and Japanese koto harps to Ross on bass make for an out of mind experience. How do they describe their music? "Future Space Forest". I'd have to agree. There's also something oddly relaxing about it too.
After recently catching the attention of successful musicians like Florence Welch and Hot Chip, they've gotten a lot of publicity. And then they were hand picked by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails to open for their last show on tour ever. This is nothing short of impressive considering they've never even released a full length album. Yet. Keep an eye out for the much anticipated debut on April 2nd. But, for now, keep yourself busy with the EP - especially the video for "Outsiders".
Their live performance is known to be as stellar as their tunes. I love how Gika keeps the far east influences and is always decked out in a beautiful silk kimono for all of her performances. Check them out at SXSW this year here. And for my New Yorkers who want their own taste, they play this Friday, March 22nd, at Terminal 5.
Check out a favorite of mine, "When The Lilies Die" below.
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