Indigo Sparke – Echo

Review

Let me tell you about Indigo Sparke's 'Echo'. This 2021 debut album is a real treat for the ears, especially if you're into indie folk vibes. Sparke's got this mesmerizing voice that'll make you stop whatever you're doing and just listen.

The album's got this stripped-back, bare-bones feel that really lets Sparke's songwriting shine. It's like she's sitting right there in your living room, spilling her heart out. And speaking of hearts, this album's got all the feels - love, heartbreak, figuring out who you are. You know, the good stuff.

I've gotta give a shout-out to Adrianne Lenker from Big Thief for co-producing this gem. Together, they've created something that feels both timeless and totally fresh. It's got echoes (see what I did there?) of Joni Mitchell, but with a modern twist. And that last track, 'Everything Everything'? It's a real tear-jerker, in the best possible way. Trust me, this album's gonna stick with you long after you've finished listening. - Bianca

Artist Bio

Indigo Sparke is an indie rock musician from Sydney, Australia, who began releasing music in 2016 with her EP Nightbloom after spending time as an actress and growing up in a musical family. Her sound blends reflective songwriting and emotional intensity, drawing on indie rock, folk, and touches of jazz and pop, as heard on her debut album Echo (2021) and its follow-up Hysteria (2022). Sparke has worked with notable collaborators like Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief and Aaron Dessner of The National, and has performed at events including NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert and SXSW. Now based in New York, her music often explores personal themes of love and loss, and sits comfortably alongside artists like Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, and Big Thief. She’s signed to Sacred Bones Records and continues to gain recognition for her evocative songwriting and collaborative projects in the indie and folk scenes.