Ekko Park are set to release their highly anticipated album Know Hope after recording it on the Coromandel Peninsula.

The sophomore album, which will be released on October 30, includes the hit single Validation and new release Probable Cause.

Ekko Park recorded their latest album in the Coromandel. Photo: File.

To celebrate, Ekko Park will embark on a nationwide tour, playing in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in November.

Since the release of Ekko Park's debut album Tomorrow Tomorrow Today in November 2013 and the nomination for Best Rock Album at the 2014 New Zealand Music Awards, the band have enjoyed a whirlwind 23 months.

With an honest, unique and energetic brand of rock ‘n' roll, Ekko Park have played sold-out tours of NZ, headlined a tour of the UK and Ireland and supported international touring acts as well as playing several big local festivals, including Homegrown.

Know Hope is the culmination of all of these experiences. The band wrote the album while on tour and this energy and perspective is captured both lyrically and sonically.

Lead singer and guitarist Joe Walsh says Know Hope is the sound of four guys who have really become a unit, channelling all of their touring and live experiences.

Recording of the album, produced by Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Bullet For My Valentine, Super Furry Animals) and mixed by Adrian Hall (Depeche Mode, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Goldfrapp) began in June.

'Initially we recorded the single Validation together and we were so energised by the whole process that we knew it was the formula for our second record,” says Joe.

'As we played these songs live it was clear just how big the raw energy was and that was exactly what we wanted to capture on this record.”

After three sessions at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, Ekko Park relocated to a kiwi bach on the Coromandel Peninsula where they recorded the album.

'Being by the ocean and having no distractions helped create the album's unique energy and forged its identity. It wouldn't be the same album if it wasn't made there.”

Adding to their considered approach, the band will be making the packaging (a poster inspired by Joe's lyric in street art) themselves. This will be a limited edition and an extremely unique accompaniment to the music.

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