While steadily building her reputation as a distinctive voice in psychedelic pop, French musician Melody Prochet, better known as Melody’s Echo Chamber, has announced her fourth studio album, “Unclouded,” set for release on December 5, 2025, via Domino Records. The album title draws inspiration from Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s philosophy on achieving equilibrium, reflecting Prochet’s artistic evolution toward themes of impermanence and natural connection.
“Unclouded” represents a significant change in Prochet’s musical journey, evolving from metaphorical dark skies to sunshine in what she describes as a life-affirming new chapter. The album’s tracklist includes evocatively titled songs such as “The House That Doesn’t Exist,” “In The Stars,” and “Flowers Turn Into Gold,” with “In The Stars” serving as the debut single that showcases the record’s emphasis on close harmonies and intricate instrumental interactions.
Fans can already place pre-orders for the album, which will be available across streaming platforms and as a digital download upon its December release. The production style emphasizes balance between musical elements, combining Prochet’s signature psychedelic pop sound with indie rock influences and her distinctive French cultural perspective. The album was co-produced by Sven Wunder, whose unique sonic palette complements Prochet’s dreamy compositions. Her guitar work throughout the album demonstrates masterful finger picking techniques that create ethereal textures beneath her vocals.
In support of the album, Melody’s Echo Chamber has announced several U.S. tour dates for May 2026, including performances at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, Washington D.C., Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, and Austin. The tour is expected to expand globally, though international dates have not yet been confirmed. Prochet has also scheduled a European tour starting in April 2024, hitting cities like Berlin, Copenhagen, Brussels, and London. Prochet’s performances are known for their meticulous preparation, with each show featuring structured routines that balance technical precision and improvisational freedom.
Throughout her career, Prochet has explored themes of escapism and liminal spaces, but “Unclouded” marks a deliberate shift toward grounding and presence. Working with long-term collaborators like visual artist Diane Sagnier, Prochet continues to create music that blends scintillating guitar work with string arrangements and harmonies.
The album reflects her ongoing fascination with the balance between opposing forces—light and dark, chaos and calm—while celebrating the beauty found in life’s impermanence.
