Artist of The Week is The Grand Old Echo
Our Artist of the Week is The Grand Old Echo.
The London trio have landed spins on BBC Radio 2, RTÉ Radio 1, and BBC Introducing, plus a Channel 4 primetime feature – impressive milestones for an unsigned act.
Best known for their off-kilter fusion of folk and rap, the band now turn to bluegrass with an Essex twist on their new single, ‘If The Sun Explodes Tomorrow’. The track swells from a slow, cinematic intro into a high-energy stomp, layered with clawhammer banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and their signature triple harmonies.
Listen to ‘If The Sun Explodes Tomorrow’ here:
Lyrically, it’s a modern folk tale of walking away from the corporate grind, embracing van life, and reflecting on consumer culture’s endless churn. The result is equal parts anthem and parable – a reminder that folk music can still be bold, boundary-pushing, and deeply human.
Follow The Grand Old Echo’s journey here:
