Loving Echoesis the first solo album byScott Mannion, co-founder ofLil’ Chief Records(Jonathan Bree,Princess Chelsea,the Ruby Suns). A cult figure in the New Zealand alternative music canon,Loving Echoesis his first release in 15 years.

Mannionwon the hearts of critics in New Zealand with two albums released simultaneously in 2003,CaterpillarandButterfly, as part of the duoThe Tokey Tones. He subsequently moved to the UK and was forced to take a break from music, though continued co-runningLil Chief Records.

An older, wearier brother tothe Tokey Tonesmusic,Loving Echoesis delicate, fragmented and painstakingly arranged. It i