“With a legacy spanning over three decades, Warp Records’ longest serving artist George Evelyn – better known as Nightmares On Wax – has continually redefined the possibilities of sound.
From the sample-rich days of Smokers Delight and Carboot Soul to the introspective and transformative journey of In A Space Outta Sound and Shout Out! To Freedom, he’s created a body of work that isn’t just about music, but emotional resonance, culture, and evolution.
Rooted in the sound system culture of Leeds, George’s journey began when – courtesy of his Mum – he spent £5 on a battered old speaker box he dubbed ‘Echo45’ which changed the course of his life.
With Echo45 Sound System, Nightmares On Wax takes that lineage a step further – a mixtape that feels like both a celebration and a declaration.
And it’s more than that- it’s a living, breathing sound system experience that merges soul, roots, hip-hop, dub, and electronic textures with fearless spirit.
Featuring a carefully curated ensemble of collaborators – including Yasiin Bey, Greentea Peng, Sadie Walker, Liam Bailey, and more.” – Warp Records
Tracks:
A1. Echo45, We Are! feat. Oscar Jerome
A2. Dive Into feat. Louis VI
A3. Desire feat. Haile Supreme, Liam Bailey
A4. Bang Bien feat. Yasiin Bey
B1. Echo45 feat. Liam Bailey
B2. True feat. Sadie Walker
B3. I Remember feat. Greentea Peng
C1. Starwood Bound feat. Sadie Walker
C2. Ain’t So… feat. LSK
C3. Mumzie Cut feat. Liam Bailey
D1. Holding On feat. Ladi6
D2. Wind of Change feat. Yarah Bravo
D3. Hop-to-Mystic feat. Liam Bailey