They will release their self-titled album out July 28. Featuring Sydney’s silky vocals and a grandiose synth-wave inspired production by Noah, new single “Sour” was inspired by Sydney’s frustration about being long-distance with her husband and her commitment to putting their relationship first.
More than 10 years after first releasing music, the choice to self-title their album Echosmith is deeply meaningful to the band as it represents a fresh perspective and a very intentional, liberating approach to their artistry. After starting their careers so young and absorbing the influences of the industry, Echosmith began to ask themselves what kind of music they truly wanted to make. They embarked on a new independent era with total creative freedom and began songwriting and producing alone (a first for the band) as a form of therapy and a way to have fun, to see what would organically transpire. The result is both a sonic shift and a return to their roots as they strip back the pop polish, embrace their true indie spirit, and take an alt-pop direction that best represents the original musical heart of the band. The forthcoming album, which also features previously released songs “Gelato,” “Hang Around,” and “Hindsight,” reveals who Echosmith really is at their core as young adults and as a family, exploring their marriages, doubts and anxieties, their spiritual journey, and their evolving perspective on life after a phase of tremendous personal growth on their own journeys. Driven by the effervescent energy shown on past hits like their iconic triple-platinum smash “Cool Kids” – which recently resonated once again with a viral TikTok trend – Echosmith’s latest output makes for a fascinating document of growth and self-discovery, graced with the kind of raw sincerity that in turn invites listeners to have their own honest experience with the music. The band has garnered over 1 billion streams, captivated crowds worldwide, toured with twenty one pilots, Pentatonix, and Owl City, collaborated with Steve Aoki, Zedd, For King & Country, Audien, Hunter Hayes, and Mat Kearney, earned major media praise, and performed on numerous national TV shows