ECCOS

ECCOS is a Mexican Christian worship duo formed by Steven Richards and Lluvia Richards. Based in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, the duo grew out of years of songwriting, music production and worship ministry within the Spanish-speaking Christian music community. Before launching ECCOS, Steven and Lluvia had already spent more than a decade creating music for churches, artists and worship teams, including through their work with Un Corazón, the worship group Steven founded in 2012.

As ECCOS, Steven and Lluvia have developed a sound that brings together contemporary worship, indie, alternative pop and ballad influences. Their music ranges from intimate and reflective songs to congregational worship designed to be sung by a church community. The duo became particularly known for songs such as “Cicatrices,” “Santo Por Siempre,” “La Gloria de Dios” and “De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno,” while their 2026 album ECCLESIA marked a broader expression of their vision for worship music created from and for the local church.

Early Background and Formation

ECCOS emerged from the shared musical and ministry work of Steven and Lluvia Richards. Long before the project was formally established, the two were involved in songwriting and production for the Spanish-speaking Christian music world. Their experience included work with worship teams and artists and, most significantly, the formation of Un Corazón in 2012.

That background shaped the direction of ECCOS. Rather than beginning as a conventional pop act, the project developed from the Richards’ experience serving in the local church and creating music intended to communicate Christian faith through both personal reflection and communal worship. Their connection with Comunidad Olivo in Ciudad Juárez has remained an important part of the project’s identity, with several ECCOS recordings captured in the context of worship gatherings there.

How Their Music Career Started

The early ECCOS material focused strongly on personal and contemplative expressions of faith. One of the project’s defining early songs was “Cicatrices,” written by Steven and Lluvia Richards. The song explores failure, shame, forgiveness and the idea that personal wounds do not separate a believer from God. Its lyrics and restrained musical approach introduced the more intimate side of ECCOS.

“Cicatrices” was eventually released as part of the Cicatrices project, with production involving Steven Richards and Pablo Preciado. The recording established a foundation for the duo’s sound, combining honest songwriting with contemporary production rather than relying solely on the large-scale arrangements often associated with modern worship music.

Musical Style and Influences

ECCOS occupies a space between contemporary Christian worship and alternative pop. Their music incorporates elements of indie, worship, alternative pop and ballad writing, while the lyrical focus remains firmly rooted in Christian faith. The duo’s songs often move between personal experiences and explicitly congregational declarations, giving their catalogue both an intimate and communal character.

This balance became more apparent as their catalogue expanded. Songs such as “Cicatrices” approach faith through vulnerability and personal reflection, while later releases including “Santo Por Siempre,” “La Gloria de Dios” and “El Que Volverá” are structured more directly around corporate worship. Their approach is generally centered on clear spiritual themes rather than elaborate storytelling, allowing the songs to function both as recordings and as material for church worship.

De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno

In June 2025, ECCOS released De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno, a five-song EP that represented an important change in the project’s direction. Released on June 27, the project included “Santo Por Siempre,” “De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno,” “La Gloria de Dios,” “El Que Volverá” and “Te Bendeciré.”

The EP was deliberately created around congregational worship. The songs were recorded in the context of the local church, with “El Que Volverá” captured during a Sunday service at Comunidad Olivo in Ciudad Juárez. Lluvia Richards described the project’s songs as intentionally vertical, with the aim of directing attention away from the individual and toward Jesus.

The title track reflects that approach, moving from reflections on creation and the cross toward a declaration of God’s holiness and eternal reign. “La Gloria de Dios” similarly draws on biblical themes surrounding Christ’s humility, death, resurrection and exaltation.

Collaborations and Notable Songs

ECCOS has continued to expand its musical network through collaborations with other Christian artists. In 2025, the duo appeared on “Dios Padre” with Matthew Hotton, while their catalogue also included collaborations involving members of Un Corazón and other Spanish-speaking worship artists.

One notable collaboration was “Vale La Pena” with Enoc Parra, a worship song credited to Parra, Lluvia Richards and Steven Richards, with Steven also serving as producer. The song became part of the duo’s expanding live worship repertoire.

ECCOS also worked with Lowsan Melgar on “El Amado de Mi Alma” and with Un Corazón on “Ojos de Amor.” These collaborations demonstrate the duo’s close connection to the wider Latin Christian worship community and to musicians with whom Steven and Lluvia have shared creative and ministry relationships.

Their collaboration with Australian worship singer TAYA further broadened their international reach. ECCOS and TAYA released the Spanish-language worship song “¡Alabo!” in 2026, combining ECCOS’ Spanish-language worship identity with TAYA’s established contemporary worship background.

ECCLESIA and Recent Career

ECCOS entered a new phase in 2026 with the release of ECCLESIA. Released on August 7, 2026, the album contains 18 songs and runs for approximately 94 minutes. It was released through Heaven Music and represents the most extensive project in the duo’s catalogue to date.

The title comes from the Greek word ekklesia, commonly associated with an assembly or gathering of believers. The concept fits the direction ECCOS had been developing since De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno: music that is created within the life of the church and intended to serve the wider Christian community. The album brings together previously released material and newer songs, with contributions from artists including Enoc Parra, Factor de Cambio, Joel Rocco, Lowsan Melgar, Un Corazón, Antonio & Allison and TAYA.

Among the songs associated with the project are “Alabaré,” “El Amado de Mi Alma,” “Ojos de Amor,” “Puedo Ver El Sol,” “Vale La Pena,” “¡Alabo!” and “Cantaremos (Que Cante La Iglesia).” The project also includes live and acoustic recordings that reinforce the group’s preference for capturing worship in a communal setting rather than presenting it solely as a studio production.

Legacy and Influence

Although ECCOS is a relatively recent project, its foundation comes from years of work within the Spanish-speaking Christian music scene. Steven and Lluvia Richards brought to the duo an established understanding of songwriting, production and worship ministry, allowing ECCOS to develop quickly while maintaining a distinct identity of its own.

The project’s development from the personal reflections of Cicatrices to the congregational focus of De Lo Eterno Hasta Lo Eterno and the broader vision of ECCLESIA reflects a consistent interest in connecting personal faith with the life of the church. ECCOS has consequently become part of a growing generation of Spanish-language worship artists creating music that can work both as personal listening and as a resource for congregational worship.

With Steven and Lluvia Richards continuing to write, produce and collaborate with other Christian musicians, ECCOS remains an active project whose catalogue continues to expand across Spanish-language contemporary worship and Christian music.