The female fronted metalcore band Receiving Echoes based in Gerstetten South of Germany was inspired by the Wow! - Signal. Hard riffs, epic breakdowns with aggressive shouts, growls and melodic hooks.
-Interview- (8/27/25)
1. How did you get started with music and how did you develop your sound? How did the name "Receiving Echoes" come about and is there any meaning to it?
After putting the activities of my previous band on hold, I have started a new concept on my own. I wanted a band name that had something to do with my personal interests. I was inspired by the WOW-Signal from 1977. I find the background to it extremely exciting. This then developed into the first song, which has the same name as the band, “Receiving Echoes.” It came about quite spontaneously; I connected the energy and intensity that can be felt in the song with the WOW Signal enthusiasm.
2. What do you want people to take away from your music?
They should be able to feel the energy with which we write our songs and play live. Rousing guitar riffs, hard breakdowns, and an incredible chorus. People should get into our songs and move with them.
3. How would you describe your sound to the average listener?
Female fronted Metalcore with intense screams and growls and sky shattering choruses.
4. Who are three bands you’d like to tour with?
Architects, Spiritbox, and Falling in Reverse.
5. What's your thoughts on AI generated music?
AI is an unstoppable development in all areas. We have to realize that in the future, AI will be indispensable—even in the arts. At some point, this art form will become established. But until then, we have our own handmade and self-composed music. We are very proud of that.
6. What’s your take on the current state of Metalcore?
I think the Metalcore scene is gaining momentum again. There are countless new releases. What's particularly interesting is that there are more and more collaborations and featurings between different artists. That's pretty cool. We'll be doing that too.
7. What’s the current music scene like there in Germany?
There are now an incredible number of new and young bands. That's really great. Unfortunately, the opportunities to give new bands a live platform are somewhat limited here. That's a shame. There's a big difference between streaming platforms and a live performance.
8. What’s your take on the royalties that streaming services pay out to artists?
That's pretty bad. Yes, the platforms are selling our music, but the artists live their art and would like to be able to make a living from it—at least be better paid for it.
9. What’s next for Receiving Echoes?
New songs and live performances as much as possible.
10. Any shoutouts?
Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged us so far. We look forward to an awesome future. See you soon.
