THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Sought-after photographer, director and producer Robert Ascroft unveils Echo Still Remains — a captivating musical odyssey akin to the cinematic allure of Wim Wenders’ Until The End Of The World and a work evoking the ethereal resonance of 4AD’s This Mortal Coil.
On this debut album, Ascroft draws from a diverse array of talented friends, curating a mesmerizing ensemble of vocal performances from Christopher Owens (Girls), Kid Congo Powers (Cramps, Gun Club, Nick Cave & Tthe Bad Seeds), Britta Phillips (Luna, Dean & Britta), Tess Parks, Ruth Radelet (Chromatics), Guy Blakeslee (Entrance Band), Ora Cogan and Zumi Rosow (Black Lips).
The album takes on a further rich and dynamic sound with the recording contributions of Grammy-winning audio engineer Ted Young (Rolling Stones, Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth), the mixing of Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, Shins, She & Him), additional production by Manny Nieto (Kim Deal, Breeders) and mastering by Josh Bonati (Mac DeMarco, Wild Nothing, Slowdive).
Emerging as a prominent photographer in the 2000s, Ascroft forged his path through collaborations with luminaries of the Oscars, Grammys, Tonys and Emmys — Cate Blanchett, Ryan Gosling, The Killers, Mark Ronson, A$AP Rocky and others. With an innate ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his camera lens, he redefines photography, infusing it with depth, emotion, and narrative. A classically trained guitarist turned music producer, Ascroft weaves intricate melodies and evocative songwriting with cinematic narratives.”
