Tomorrow, DC punks Ekko Astral, a recent-vintage Stereogum Band To Watch, will release their full-length debut pink balloons. I have heard it, and it’s fucking awesome. If you heard pre-release ...

The DC punk band Ekko Astral have been gaining a lot of well-deserved buzz lately for their self-described “mascara moshpit” music. Today they’ve announced their signing to Topshelf Records ...

The first song Ekko Astral released into the universe established both the band’s modus operandi and its mission statement. “Transdemic, Baby” kicks off with a bass drum heartbeat ...

Washington, D.C., punk band Ekko Astral are releasing a deluxe version of their buzzy debut, Pink Balloons, for its one-year anniversary. The re-release includes the full 2024 album plus five ...

Ekko Astral have announced that on their headlining Midwest tour in August, they’ll be doing trans aid fundraisers at each show. The announcement reads: ekko astral is proud to announce that we ...