About

So, Who the Hell Are We?

Motus Echo is a newly formed indie rock band from Lancashire, United Kingdom. The band members hail from the same music college that produced rock legends such as The Verve, Starsailor, and Gomez—two of whom they’ve had the honor of collaborating with members of. Lead singer and songwriter Jay Gaskell is also a bestselling novelist under the pen name JJ Richards, while percussionist and versatile musician Jim Lewis has written and performed with numerous bands, earning widespread acclaim for his work.

This latest project was born out of necessity, serving as a form of musical therapy, catharsis, and emotional release. The band hopes to connect with like-minded listeners who resonate with the themes of their songs, offering a sense of togetherness and collective release - hence the band name (with Motus being the Latin for 'Emotion'). The music explores the deep human need for connection in a world that feels increasingly disconnected, despite the rapid advancement of technology.

Latest News

Motus Echo are currently busy recording their debut album, having recently been signed with Dark Pines Records, in the UK. Live shows will follow upon release.

Coming Soon!

Bear with us, we'll be releasing songs shortly.

We've already recorded the first three songs from our debut album, and have them in with very talented mixing and mastering engineer Fabio Mucci in Brazil. Releasing will be coming very soon, and we plan to release a single every 3-6 weeks, for several months, before dropping the full album. So, please do check in soon to see what's new.