Nightmares On Wax - Echo 45 Sound System [Gold]

Nightmares On Wax – Echo45 Sound System (Vinyl LP)

A high-fidelity tribute to the speaker box that started it all.

With his latest release, Echo45 Sound System, George Evelyn brings the journey of Nightmares On Wax full circle. The title is a deeply personal nod to his roots in the sound system culture of Leeds, named after the battered, fiver-valued speaker box George bought as a teenager—the very box that led him to meeting founding member Kevin Harper and launching a career that would redefine the UK’s electronic landscape. This isn't just a mixtape; it’s a living, breathing declaration of intent that merges thirty-five years of experience with the "fearless spirit" of a pirate radio broadcast.

Moving beyond simple nostalgia, Echo45 Sound System is a masterful curation of global soul, roots, hip-hop, and dub. Evelyn assembles a world-class ensemble of collaborators to bring this vision to life, featuring the legendary Yasiin Bey, the psychedelic soul of Greentea Peng, and the raw, emotive vocals of Sadie Walker and Liam Bailey. Each track feels like a hand-picked selection from a late-night set, blending organic textures with the deep, floor-shaking bass frequencies that only a true sound system veteran can master.

This 2026 release is more than a celebration of the past; it is a bold announcement of George Evelyn’s future. It captures the essence of "The North" while speaking to a global audience, proving that whether he's working with a battered speaker box or a world-class studio, the Nightmares On Wax sound remains "energetically nutritious" and undeniably timeless.