Electric demon, dragon fever
Smokin’ freak of nature
My tail is growing and growing…
Tail is growing and growing
In the bustling hills of Barcelona, a trio of musicians known as Echoes in Smoke sprouted from a fertile fusion of talent and tradition. Meet Anastasia Oleinik, Pat Demarcq, and Jose Jünemann—an ensemble entwined in a dance of post-punk, electronic, and psychedelic delight. The band plucks surf guitars, dabbles in dissonance, and harnesses spacey synths with tribal drumming; their notes swirling like mist in a morning meadow.
Channeling the vibes of Massive Attack, Portishead, Morcheeba, and UNKLE, they whisk listeners into meditative moments, offering a soothing sanctuary in our increasingly chaotic world. Their tunes, a quirky concoction, invite you to groove, grin, and glide through the madness.
Their latest track, Dragon Fever, features a hypnotic bass groove fused with primal drums, gritty textured guitars, and synths, all building to an atmospheric instrumental crescendo. The lyrics spin a tale of a personified dragon woman, symbolizing a journey of empowerment and self-discovery. It’s a melodic meditation, a playful plunge into the profound, reminding us that even in the midst of madness, there’s a rhythm and reason to be found.
The whimsical video, directed by Ju Camarroque and Echoes in Smoke, shows the band bouncing through a series of silly scenarios. They horse around in various locales, engage in spirited ping-pong matches, dangle a skull or two, partake in Monkees-style silent movie chases, and dance in slow motion. This amusing montage captures their camaraderie, playfulness, and infectious sense of humour. We are reminded that life is best enjoyed with a smile and a hearty laugh.
Watch the video for “Dragon Fever” below:
Echoes in Smoke find themselves frequenting Barcelona’s famed Sala Upload, the heart of Barcelona Psych Fest, sharing stages with local legends and international acts like The Drin and Death Valley Girls. The year 2023 marked their UK debut, headlining at Rough Trade Records Nottingham and grooving at Noisily Festival alongside space rock stalwarts GONG. Their journey is anything but static, with a mountain of new material brewing. 2024 promises to be a bustling year, teeming with self-recorded and produced music.
Their beloved basement studio in the hills of Barcelona becomes a sanctuary of sound, where every track is engineered, mixed, and mastered by the deft hands of band member Jose Jünemann.
Listen to Dragon Fever below and order here.
Dragon Fever by Echoes in Smoke
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