Ekko Astral Reveals New Single “lil xan goes to washington” as Investigation into Our Reality’s Culmination
Ekko Astral is back with a new single, “lil xan goes to washington,” giving listeners a taste of what’s to come on their upcoming album, the beltway is burning, set for release on April 22 through Topshelf Records. Following the success of their previous album, Pink Balloons, in 2024, the band is ready to take fans on a new sonic journey with their latest project.
The band’s latest single, “lil xan goes to washington,” explores the band’s unique take on the current state of affairs and imagines the logical endpoint of our reality. The song was written by members Jael Holzman, Liam Hughes, and Miri Tyler, highlighting the band’s collaborative songwriting process and creative vision. Hughes shared insights into the song’s creation, explaining, “In times when Nicki Minaj is tight with the president, it feels right that Lil Xan becomes a lobbyist. This song was pulled out of thin air in the studio while most of the album was written and ready to record beforehand. We only had the lyrics finished for this one. But once we started messing around, the music wrote itself in minutes, and we all knew we had something special.”
Holzman added, “We always intended for the songs on this album to tell a fictional story based on real events. Some of this material dates back a decade to when Liam and I first met in college. But by the time we hit the studio, we had a feeling it would be more like a historical document.” This approach to songwriting gives the album a unique perspective, blending storytelling with real-world events to create a compelling narrative that reflects the band’s creative evolution.
With the release of “lil xan goes to washington,” Ekko Astral invites listeners to delve into their distinctive sound and explore the themes and ideas that drive their music. The band’s upcoming album promises to continue this exploration, offering a fresh perspective on the world we live in and pushing the boundaries of traditional punk music. Stay tuned for the release of the beltway is burning on April 22 and immerse yourself in Ekko Astral’s captivating sonic universe.