Take a look at the music player....Hey! How' bout that!  The first of our completed NotreMonde demos is up for your listening pleasure.  We're readying all the tracks for easy download.  Sign up on our mailing list and we'll provide you with a code to use in order to download the whole album. 

-(((XDL)))

The NotreMonde demos are now up and ready for download HERE.!!!

As we get ready for tonight’s show at Bordello in downtown LA (we’re supporting pals Socadia for their ep release party), we are ecstatic to report that the final mixes of the NotreMonde demos are complete!

We’ll be giving away some of these songs tonight, and are readying a web page for their easy download and distribution.  We’ve got big plans for this year, and are thrilled to have a collection of music that shows off what we hear in our head.

It’s been a lot of hard work, and we’re proud to say it was all done “in-house.”  We were adamant about not spending a dime on this project so we could save our hard-earned (and scarce) money.  This means we pass the savings on to you!!  These songs will all be given away for free, though we may ask for an email address.  Hope that’s not too much to ask….

First things first, we’ll play our first show in some months, then tomorrow we’ll get these songs posted so you can hear them.

Now, off to rock…

-RS

The light is at the end of the tunnel.  We're rounding the bend on the mixing process and are very pleased with how everything is sounding.  It shouldn't be much longer now so thanks for your patience, everyone. 

For a laugh, take a look at this piece of "social commentary" that Justin found tacked up in his local laundromat:

-from the Echoes de Luxe page on iTunes

We've posted the first of our sneak peeks here on the site.  The song is titled "The Ashen Year."  It's just a rough instrumental mix for now, but we'll be posting more teasers as the mixes are worked on. 

Rejoice, one and all.  We have finished recording all tracks for our new batch of songs, dubbed the 'NotreMonde Demos.' 

Mixing begins this week, and as promised we will be making them available for free download once they're finished.  Expect some snippets and teasers to be posted here and there.

Thanks for your patience, and as ever, join our mailing list for more exclusive tracks and updates.

-(((XDL)))

Just a quick announcement that the first gig of 2010 has been booked.  We will be performing at Socadia's EP Release Party at Bordello bar in Downtown LA, February 24.  We have known their drummer Dusty for some time now and they're a great band, so check them out.  Incidentally a very early lineup of Echoes performed at Bordello many many moons ago.  Now for the real thing....

ok, we’ll admit it….these recent “demo” recordings are taking far too long.  In fairness we should never start a project during the holidays, as it is inevitable that we will have to take breaks and cram studio time in around everything else that is going on.  That said, what IS recorded is sounding superb (if we do say so ourselves) and we are all impatient and anxious to get it done.  The goal for TODAY is to post that near-complete version of “You, I, Me” replete with vocals for everyone to hear.

As of today all keyboard parts have been laid down.  It's now up to Richard to track vocals for the remaining songs and finish his last-minute guitar overdubs, then it's on to mixing.  It seems the band has been able to stick to the schedule they laid out in December, which means everything should be mixed, mastered, and ready for download by the end of January.  We're looking into easy ways of downloading all 8 songs at once to save time.  Barring that they will still be available the same way "Astronaut" is here.  Just click the mp3 icon next to the song in the player and the download should start automatically.  (Help yourself if you haven't already...)

Everyone is thrilled with how these songs have come together in the studio, and we all can't wait to share them with the world.  What better way to start 2010 than by giving away a free record???

Happy Winter Solstice, everyone.  It only gets lighter from here....

As for the band, the holidays aren't slowing us down too much.  Justin has as good as completed all his guitars for the recordings, so you can hear the updated version of "You, I, Me" HERE.  Over the holiday break Richard will begin tracking vocals, and after that it is keys and some last minute overdubs and we're finished. 

We're thrilled to share the songs with everyone, they're sounding better and better each day. 

Be well! We wish you all a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season.

(((XDL)))

A bulk of Richard's guitar tracks are finished, so over the weekend the band will be setting up the studio to track Justin's parts.  First up will be "You, I, Me", the song we are posting successive versions of in order to show our 'creative process'.  If you haven't already, check it out here. 

Tonight is also Echoes de Luxe's last show of 2009.  It's been a busy year and the band is excited to get this new collection of songs into everyone's hands and start the new year with renewed momentum and energy.  We encourage all our LA fans to come out to the show and celebrate with us. 

Thanks to all

(((XDL)))

Echoes de Luxe will be performing some acoustic numbers live on Zero Hour this Wednesday the 9th at 8 pm.  LA denizens can (and should) stop by Tony's Saloon downtown to watch the show and enjoy some of the best cocktails you will get in the city. 

Listen live at www.spreadradiolive.com or on iTunes Radio (search Zero Hour). 

Richard has started selecting guitar tones and laying down rough parts for the 8 songs we plan to be releasing as free demos.

You can hear the rough mix of the song "You, I, Me" with drums, bass, and his guitar tracks HERE.

As promised the band will continue to post updated versions as all the parts are complete. 

Proud to announce that all bass recordings for the new demos are complete.  Tomorrow we start setting up and mic'ing guitar amps.  Pictures and video will be coming as we show all the rigs and setups, (for those of you who are into that kind of thing.)

We are also sharing the tracking process of one of our new songs, "You, I, Me."  Right now you can hear the rough drum and bass mix of the song on our Tumblr blog: "NOTRE MONDE:::NOTRE SON" (Our World, Our Sound).  As we track the guitars, vocals, etc, we'll upload the versions so you can hear our progress, and maybe gain some insight as to how we achieve our sound....

Pleased to report that all drum tracks have been recorded for the new collection of demos.  Brahm's up next to lay his bass parts down...

Here's Matt laying down the last chorus for new song "Breathe"

It's official.  As soon as we get back from Marshallpalooza in San Diego, we will be setting up the XDL studios for our new collection of demos.  Some of you have heard versions of these songs at our live shows, and others have been kept secret....All in all they represent a truer vision of the band's direction, and a synthesis of our varied individual tastes.  

We plan to run a tight ship, meaning we will get some completed by the Thanksgiving break.  Here's a brief rundown of the songs we will be tackling:   

1. When the Devil Lies
2. Places Called Home
3. You, I, Me
4. The Ride
5. Don't Know How to Cry
6. So Long
7. The Ashen Year
8. Breathe

Most importantly, ALL of these demos will be made available for free download in some way or another.  We'll work out the details later, but keep in touch and we'll announce their release. 

We're excited to share them, hope you're excited to hear them.

xoxo

-RDS

The band is gearing up for their headlining slot at Marshallpalooza, the annual festival at Thurgood Marshall College (UCSD).  According to their website, this event IS open to the public, so our San Diego fans should be able to attend.  Set time is 7:15, more info to come...

Some shots from the 11.1 show up now in the Photos section

The next LA gig has been announced.  The band will be back on the Dragonfly stage Sunday October 25 @ 10 pm sharp.  Email the band with your RSVP to be put on the guest list for the night.  More new material will be revealed....

Last night the band tried out some new material at the Dragonfly in Hollywood.  The "secret" show was filmed and live performances may be deemed suitable for public consumption...

This is also an advance notice of the group's next show, also at Dragonfly, October 25th at 10pm.  The band offers a limited guest list to any and all who RSVP via email.  Sign up on the mailing list and/or email the band.  As ever all new mailing list subscribers will receive unreleased Echoes de Luxe songs, and be the first to hear the new songs as they are demoed, recorded, and released. 

Saturday's acoustic performance at the Dakota Lounge was a success.  As ever the sound was fantastic-this venue shows off the band better than anywhere.  Soundboard recordings will be made available shortly, but for now check out the video of the unreleased Echoes de Luxe tune, "When the Devil Lies". 

We are currently offering a free MP3 download of our song "Astronaut".  Just click on the "mp3" icon next to the song in the Music Player and it will start the download.

-enjoy                                      

"Astronaut Blue" -Nathan Rosser