Director, photographer, and producer, Robert Ascroft is set to unveil the captivating musical odyssey Echo Still Remains (Hand Drawn Dracula, a collaborative effort with a number of artists like Christopher Owen (Girls), Britta Phillips (Luna), Ora Cogan, and Guy Blakeslee (The Entrance Band), which is set to be released on January 31, 2025.

The album moves through various stylistic changes but remains focused and singular. Ascroft delves into themes of isolation and darkness with curated vocal performances from the aforementioned artists and others. With Ascroft’s multi-instrumental performances and contributions from friends across the indie underground, the album invites listeners on a transformative journey through vivid imagery and introspective melodies. Each song plays like a soundtrack to a movie. Accompanied by stylized music videos directed by Robert, Echo Still Remains’ emerges as a multifaceted work of art, inviting listeners on a transformative sonic voyage. Today he shares “Devil Opens The Door” which features Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds/Cramps/Gun Club member Kid Congo Powers.