Our 2024 Highlights

What a year Looking back on a year of inspiring projects and meaningful connections. From fresh debuts and hidden gems to stunning headliners, 2024 has been a rewarding journey for us at ECN Music.

February 2024

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February 2024

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HERS

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Moonray

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April 2024

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Moment Of Departure

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Strictly Smokin' & Friends

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Hills & Valleys

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June 2024

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July 2024

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July 2024

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August 2024

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Live at Birdland

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The Regulator

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September 2024

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DoubleSpeak September 2024

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Unfinished Business

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Brightlight

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Through the Wave of Blue

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Magnum Opus

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December 2024

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Thank you!

Looking back, 2024 has been an incredible year full of exciting projects and music we’re truly proud to have been part of. Thank you to all the artists who have trusted us with their creative projects and to the partners that have helped us deliver including: Dynamic Agency Quietmoney Studios Birnam CD Ubuntu Music Banger Factory Records Proper Music Spark Label Believe Music Jazzwise UK Jazz News music by Phil Clemo

Wishing you a peaceful, bright and fulfilling 2025 – may it bring new discoveries, good company, and moments worth savouring. Team

Our 2024 Highlights

February 2024

Wallpaper Music II

February 2024

Fire Horse

HERS

March 2024

Moonray

March 2024

April 2024

Wise And Waiting

Moment Of Departure

May 2024

Strictly Smokin' & Friends

May 2024

Hills & Valleys

June 2024

June 2024

Clay

July 2024

The Rules Don't Apply

July 2024

Harken!

August 2024

More From The Heart

Live at Birdland

August 2024

PR: Lydia Liebman Promotions

The Regulator

September 2024

September 2024

Creole Orchestra

PR: Dynamic Agency

DoubleSpeak September 2024

Unfinished Business

October 2024

Brightlight

October 2024

Through the Wave of Blue

November 2024

Magnum Opus

November 2024

December 2024

Comfort & Joy

Thank you!