Lord Echo

Lord Echo is the recording project of New Zealand musician and producer Mike Fabulous. Working under several aliases, including Lord Echo & His Melodies, Lordecho, Mike August, and DJ C*R*A*P*S, he has released music that draws on indie soul and New Zealand reggae, with a sound rooted in rhythm-forward grooves and melodic songwriting.

Based in New Zealand, Fabulous has used the Lord Echo name as a flexible umbrella for studio work and collaborative performance, sometimes presenting the project as a band. The range of credited names reflects an approach that shifts between producer-led recordings and ensemble-focused releases, while keeping a consistent emphasis on warm, analog-leaning textures and danceable arrangements.

Lord Echo’s releases have been associated with Soundway Records, a label known for archival reissues and contemporary records that engage with soul, reggae, and global dance music. Within that context, Lord Echo’s catalog sits comfortably alongside modern interpretations of classic forms, pairing soulful vocals and horn or keyboard lines with reggae-informed bass and drum patterns.

In addition to the primary Lord Echo moniker, Fabulous’s alternate credits, including Japanese-script styling (ロード・エコー), point to the project’s circulation across different markets and formats. Across these variations, Lord Echo remains identified with a cross-genre blend that links indie soul’s songcraft with the rhythmic sensibilities of reggae as it has developed in New Zealand.