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"A thrilling romp through dazzling synths, pulsing beats, joyous acoustic melodies and the perfect balance of light and shade. It’s a record that already has us completely hooked." - Gold Flake Paint
"A thrilling romp through dazzling synths, pulsing beats, joyous acoustic melodies and the perfect balance of light and shade. It’s a record that already has us completely hooked." - Gold Flake Paint
“Teleportation’ is rich in blissed­out, sun­baked buoyancy; a refreshingly charmed summer amble that makes winter feel far, far away.” - Beat Pyramid
“Teleportation’ is rich in blissed­out, sun­baked buoyancy; a refreshingly charmed summer amble that makes winter feel far, far away.” - Beat Pyramid
“Infectiously upbeat, you can almost feel rays of sunlight pervade through the driving percussion, however Forte takes great care in never letting you rest in a bored comfort, rather you’re kept in a state of an enjoyably intriguing flux.” - Crack In The Road
“Infectiously upbeat, you can almost feel rays of sunlight pervade through the driving percussion, however Forte takes great care in never letting you rest in a bored comfort, rather you’re kept in a state of an enjoyably intriguing flux.” - Crack In The Road
"Enjoy free download of the Panda Bear-esque lead single "Teleportation" and be transported to the spensierato warmth of Lecce." - Prefix
"Enjoy free download of the Panda Bear-esque lead single "Teleportation" and be transported to the spensierato warmth of Lecce." - Prefix
"'Teleporation’ teases with a tantalising caress of heat, invoking a vision of life after this seemingly endless winter has thawed." - The Line of Best Fit
"'Teleporation’ teases with a tantalising caress of heat, invoking a vision of life after this seemingly endless winter has thawed." - The Line of Best Fit
"Now that spring is just a block away from our doorsteps, revel in the spontaneous joy the rising temperature engenders, as sprightly captured in the music video for "Teleportation"." - Prefix
"Now that spring is just a block away from our doorsteps, revel in the spontaneous joy the rising temperature engenders, as sprightly captured in the music video for "Teleportation"." - Prefix
"“Teleportation” is a hazy piece of layered pop that sounds not unlike a kissing cousin to Youth Lagoon.” - Under The Radar
"“Teleportation” is a hazy piece of layered pop that sounds not unlike a kissing cousin to Youth Lagoon.” - Under The Radar
“The debut Echopark album is a suitable reward for his efforts, bearing reminiscence to the likes of Animal Collective and Youth Lagoon." - Faded Glamour
“The debut Echopark album is a suitable reward for his efforts, bearing reminiscence to the likes of Animal Collective and Youth Lagoon." - Faded Glamour
"The album is a warm romp through sunny soundscapes and perfectly distorted vocal lines. Summer has its first really great album" - Shiny Shiny New
"The album is a warm romp through sunny soundscapes and perfectly distorted vocal lines. Summer has its first really great album" - Shiny Shiny New
"Melodic, confident and consistently engaging, Trees should be lauded for the sheer amount of effort that's gone into it - it could be about to pay off sooner than any of us thought.” - The 405
"Melodic, confident and consistently engaging, Trees should be lauded for the sheer amount of effort that's gone into it - it could be about to pay off sooner than any of us thought.” - The 405
“Perhaps the closest comparison to Echopark is the earliest recordings of Passion Pit, another group built on the expressive mind of a singular wonderer. Album highlight ‘Teleportation’ is
evidence of Forte’s wide-eyed wonder in its purest form. A gorgeous piece of Animal Collettive-like oddity built on a rickety beat, gauche synths and wonderfully layered harmonies; a real joy, much like most of this captivating debut recording." - DIY
“Perhaps the closest comparison to Echopark is the earliest recordings of Passion Pit, another group built on the expressive mind of a singular wonderer. Album highlight ‘Teleportation’ is
evidence of Forte’s wide-eyed wonder in its purest form. A gorgeous piece of Animal Collettive-like oddity built on a rickety beat, gauche synths and wonderfully layered harmonies; a real joy, much like most of this captivating debut recording." - DIY
“Antonio Elia Forte knows the sound of isolation. He’s made it his playground. [...] A sensitive take on pop that never strays towards wimp, Trees lives up to its namesake: strong, majestic,
and a crucial complement to any sun-dappled day.” - MTV Iggy
“Antonio Elia Forte knows the sound of isolation. He’s made it his playground. [...] A sensitive take on pop that never strays towards wimp, Trees lives up to its namesake: strong, majestic,
and a crucial complement to any sun-dappled day.” - MTV Iggy
Discography
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