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 electronic, 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.
ECHT!'s new album ‘Boilerism' is out today via Sdban Ultra. Available on vinyl and digital. Listen & order.
Throughout March and April, ECHT! is touring in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and UK.
20 March 2025 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (BE) – Info
22 March 2025 – Festival Nouvelles Scenes, Niort (FR) – Info
4 April 2025 – Le Hasard Ludique, Paris (FR) – Info
12 April 2025 – Les 4 Écluses, Dunkerque (FR) – Info
17 April 2025 – Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL) – Info
18 April 2025 – Motel Mozaïque, Rotterdam (NL) – Info
24 April 2025 – The Jam Jar, Bristol (UK) – Info
25 April 2025 – Bricklane Jazz Festival, London (UK) – Info