From the neon-lit streets of Bangkok comes Echoes of Tomorrow, the solo project of French musician Jeremy, who blends metalcore, djent and progressive metal with Japanese instruments and anime-inspired visuals. We spoke to him about life in Thailand, the city’s metal scene and the deeply personal album on the way.
Who are you and where are you from?
I’m Jeremy, a French musician based in Bangkok, Thailand, and the creator of Echoes of Tomorrow. I’ve been making metal for over twenty years, as a guitarist and primarily a vocalist. Before Bangkok, I lived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Living in Asia has become a big part of my life and naturally finds its way into the music and visual world of the project.
How did Echoes of Tomorrow come together, and how did you find your sound?
After moving to Asia, I’d left my bands in France behind, but the desire to make music never went away. I wanted to bring my metal roots together with the cultures and sounds I was discovering here. Finding musicians who shared that direction wasn’t easy, so Echoes of Tomorrow began as a solo project.
That gave me the freedom to explore a more personal sound, somewhere between metalcore, djent and progressive metal, with Asian influences woven into it. Rather than trying to fit into one genre, I wanted to create something that reflected both where I come from and the life I’m living now.
How would you describe your music to someone discovering you for the first time?
“Metalcore, Djent, Prog, Bangkok Neon” is probably the shortest answer!
But the sound is very personal: it’s a mix of different musical influences, sounds and textures rather than one fixed formula. The foundation is metalcore, djent and progressive metal, but some songs also bring in Asian sounds, including Japanese instruments such as koto, shamisen, taiko, shakuhachi and shinobue. That combination is what gives Echoes of Tomorrow its own identity.
Each song has its own story and visual world. The heaviness matters, but so do the atmosphere, the melody and the emotion behind it.
You blend metalcore, djent and progressive metal with Bangkok neon imagery. How does the city shape what you do?
Bangkok is more than a backdrop for Echoes of Tomorrow: it’s where I live, so it naturally finds its way into what I create. The neon lights and the city’s sometimes futuristic atmosphere feed into the visual world of the project, alongside the Thai influences around me and my love of Japanese anime and manga.
I like bringing those influences together rather than keeping the music and visuals separate. Echoes of Tomorrow is a way of connecting my metal roots with the world I live in today.
What’s the story behind ‘Break the Chains’?
‘Break the Chains’ is about turning failures and setbacks into something that helps you move forward. The idea isn’t that you can erase the past, but that you can learn from it instead of letting it define what comes next.
It’s part of RISE.EXE, a very personal album about growth and the lessons we learn through experience. The anime-inspired video places that message in a futuristic world, but underneath the imagery, it’s a very human story: falling, learning, and finding the strength to keep going.
What is the metal scene like in Bangkok, and how has it shaped the project?
For any self-respecting metalhead visiting Thailand who wants to catch local bands live, I’d say there are two essential stops: The Rock Pub in Bangkok and Rock Factory in Pattaya.
The Rock Pub has been an institution for decades. If you want to meet the local metal scene, or bump into me, that’s where you should go! Haha. The standard of musicianship in Thailand is really high, and the community is very welcoming. Some people only speak Thai, so it’s also a great excuse to learn!
Watching those bands play helped give me the push to start my own solo project. I’ve also had the chance to sing live with local bands several times, and the positive feedback meant a lot. People encouraged me to start my own band and bring my own musical world to life. Those experiences helped turn the idea of Echoes of Tomorrow into something I wanted to pursue.
Are there any tracks you are especially proud of, or that mean the most to you?
‘Children of No Nation’ is one I’m particularly proud of for its blend of musical influences. It captures the mix of sounds I want to explore with Echoes of Tomorrow.
‘Break the Chains’ means a lot to me for its music video. It brings the visual side of the project to life and lets people step into that world, rather than just hear it.
And looking ahead, I’m really excited about the next album, STILL HUMAN. It takes that whole universe much further, bringing together the different sides of Echoes of Tomorrow more fully.
Can you tell us a funny, emotional or dramatic story from your time making music?
The first story that comes to mind is more emotional than funny. I lost my uncle while working on STILL HUMAN, and it hit me hard. I dedicated a song to him called ‘Stay a Little Longer’. Writing it helped me through the grief and gave me a way to express what I was feeling.
So, not exactly the rock ‘n’ roll anecdote about destroying a hotel room! But it’s a reminder of why I make music: sometimes a song helps you say things you struggle to put into words.
What’s next for Echoes of Tomorrow?
STILL HUMAN is planned for the end of 2026, and it takes the Echoes of Tomorrow universe much further. Expect metalcore, djent and progressive metal mixed with Asian sounds, melodies and unexpected contrasts. It’s where those different influences really come together.
There’s even a satirical song about Lisa, bringing a K-pop twist into that heavy world. I like the idea that you can recognise the project’s identity without knowing exactly where the next track will take you.
If ‘Children of No Nation’ gives you a taste of the musical blend and ‘Break the Chains’ opens the door to the visuals, STILL HUMAN is an invitation to explore the whole world behind them.
Where can people find and follow you?
The easiest place to start is our website, eotbkk.com, where you’ll find the music, videos and links to all our channels, including Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
If you’re discovering the project for the first time, put on your headphones, watch ‘Break the Chains’, and come explore this little corner of Bangkok with me!
