In a quater-life crisis, Eric Eckhart left America, his corporate job, possessions, family and friends and moved to Europe to go after his dream and reconnect with his lifelong passion for music.

Eric’s songs are deeply personal yet universal in their themes of escape and renewal. Musically, he blends genres by mixing Americana, Pop and Indie Rock, while anchoring it all with classic songwriting sensibilities.

His new album, ‘This Is Where It Starts’, was recorded mostly live in what was ...