SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: ART D’ECCO – SCHEELE’S GREEN

ART D’ECCO
SCHEELE’S GREEN
PAPER BAG RECORDS/SUB POP

Art d’Ecco comes out swinging with Scheele’s Green, the enigmatic Victoria, British Columbia artist’s fifth LP. D’Ecco continues to grow and evolve the magnitude of sound with each album release. This follow-up to the excellent 2025 release Serene Demon does not disappoint.

D’Ecco’s frustrations with the current state of the world come to light in the banging punk rock opener “The Death of Indie” with AI, data centres, and corporate greed in its crosshairs, presented within a whirlwind of rebellion. The accompanying must-see video (see below) matches the hectic energy of the lyrics and musical arrangement. As Art d’Ecco’s screams “Did you hear?/ They’re building a data centre on the moon/ And now, they wanna put one in my mother fucking back yard.” These lyrics are sadly a relatable sign of the times.

The second track, “Like Trilby,” contrasts in a dream-pop vibe, with echoes of Radiohead. It really sets the tone of Scheele’s Green being an unpredictable album, much like Art d’Ecco’s catalogue of music.

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Each track on Scheele’s Green adds value and serves a purpose, as there are no apparent fillers. The second single “Disappear Here” rocks hard, with saxophone having a front-row seat in this catchy number. It’s yet another release with a very good accompanying video.

The final song, “Endings for Beginners,” is an outro which mostly demonstrates the spirit and sounds which are present throughout the entire album, like an overture. It’s an extreme roller-coaster of a trip and wraps up the album nicely with an exclamation mark.

Art d’Ecco’s influences are wide with Scheele’s Green. Elements of punk, classic rock, blues, shoegaze, jazz, indie rock, and alternative, all come wrapped in a polished package. The creativity of d’Ecco shines brightly throughout this album, making it a highlight release for 2026.

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