Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the third and final single from London based collective Land of Echo’s forthcoming debut album, entitled Almost Music. Don’t Talk (Just Dance) is a slinky, modern soulful disco shuffle featuring the unmistakable vocal prowess of Kathy Diamond in full torch-song lament mode. Weaving lyrically around the cinematic strings courtesy of Lucy Wilkins, and set to a bumping pulsating bass heavy Rob Mac production, the result is a late-night anthem that invites you to lose your words and move your body.
Rob is at the heart of Land of Echo. A well respected producer and longtime figure in UK underground music, his diverse musical history varies from running the legendary Scratch hip-hop nights in the ’90s to releasing under aliases like Speeka (on Wah Wah 45s), Gum Drop, An Explore, and Jumbonics. Rob returns here to the soulful edges of dance music – armed with vintage gear, fresh vision, and a deep connection to his collaborators.
Lucy Wilkins is a violinist and synth explorer who’s known for her work with Massive Attack, Radiohead and Roxy Music. She is Rob’s most consistent creative partner. Her contribution is both foundational and exploratory.
Kathy Diamond brings soul pedigree and bold, unmistakable songwriting. She’s collaborated with Maurice Fulton and been remixed by Morgan Geist, Hercules & Love Affair, and many more.
Reactions & Radio Play
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“Decades of dancing rhythms carefully combined to be oven ready for 2025.” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM)
“Dope!” Delfonic (GAMM, Germany)
“Nice track!” DJ Angola (Wonderwheel, USA)
“This is good!! Nice release by The Wah Wah 45s Crew!” DJ Soulist (Soueance, France)
“Very nice!” Phil Wicked Jazz Sounds (The Netherlands)
“Ravissement!” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krimi, France)
“This is beautiful music!!” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z 95.8FM, Germany)
“Nice groove!” Olivier Cavaller (De La Bonne Musique, France)
“Even better than the first two singles!” Rado Tomek (Nu Spirit, Slovakia)
“Nice!” Rino Spadavecchia (Hear Dis! Germany)
“This song is on a whole new level: cool, crisp, and refreshing!” DJ6 (Various, USA)
“Nice one!” Karsten John (Vinyl Vibes, Germany)
“Lovely!” Cal Gibson (Secret Soul Society, UK)
“Fine track!” Ivan Mera (Higher Club, Spain)
“So so good!!!!” Markus Milz (Radio Corax 95.9FM, Germany)
“Acid jazz style such as Lisa Stanfield, nice one!” Amar Kabouche (Fauve Radio, Hong Kong)
“Nice nice!” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“Funky groove!” DJ Snuff (Universal Magnetic B-Boy, UK)
“This is one of those songs that instantly jumps out at you!” Aja Allsop (Ketch-A-Vibe, UK)
“Pretty nice!” Jim McMaster (TNGC Radio, UK)
“Remember Gum Drop…very Massive Attack for a sunny day. Looking forward to the album!” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
“Good pop tune with a catchy vocal hook, bubbling bassline and snap ‘n crackle beat. Builds well and climbs to a successful conclusion.” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
