SEE YOU AGAIN FROM THE EP DANDY SHANDY, EARTHKRY HAS CREATED A WHOLESOME FUSION OF ROOTS REGGAE, SOUL AND ROCK GENRES CULTIVATING A FRESH AND UNIVERSALLY APPEALING SOUND.
Earning audiences and fans all over the world, their sound has become part of the growing roots reggae revival. EarthKry takes their signature sound to new heights by infusing the sounds and textures of 1970s roots reggae. They have created a vibe that is both modern and throwback.
On the new record, Dandy Shandy, EarthKry highlights their versatility and songwriting prowess with a refreshing take on their reggae, soul and rock sound. Most notable is the recently released single “Soon Come,” off the upcoming EP. The new single sees vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton crooning over deep dubby guitar riffs while spotlighting the harmonies of the band with a vibe that takes the listener back in time.
Dandy Shandy was recorded at the famous Kingston, Jamaica based Tads Recording Studio. The band reflects, “We have always loved the drum sound at Tads Recording Studio which is vital to reggae music.” At the studio Earthkry was able to achieve the ‘old school’ sound, they say, “1970s to 80s reggae had a specific style of playing, mixing and writing. So we wanted to emulate that style. The sound is similar to a classic Wailing Soul vibe which we love,” says EarthKry.
The band is comprised of keyboard player Phillip Mcfarlane, drummer Kieron Cunningham, bass guitarist Kamardo Blake and vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton. The multi-talented band produced the new record themselves and it was mixed by Phillip McFarlane.
EarthKry is one of the few young bands out of Jamaica set to keep roots reggae alive. Drawing inspiration from the iconic reggae outfit The Wailers the band chose its name, EarthKry, to signify its mission to voice the grievances of the downtrodden through the vibrations of their legacy music.
“Despite the challenges and odds against us on what’s trending in today’s music space. We know the fans love the good old pure reggae and a message that will uplift, unite and break barriers. Whether they are in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Caribbean or Asia, it’s globally loved in its purest form. We thank all the fans who support us each and every day. It keeps us motivated!” states EarthKry.
FANS LOVE THE GOOD OLD PURE REGGAE AND A MESSAGE THAT WILL UPLIFT, UNITE AND BREAK BARRIERS
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ABOUT EARTHKRY
Their journey began with a twist of fate which brought together keyboard player Phillip Mcfarlane , drummer Kieron Cunningham, bass guitarist Kamardo Blake and vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton, to play a series of small gigs. Drawing inspiration from Bob Marley and The Wailers, The Beatles, John Holt, Peter Tosh, Jacob Miller, Black Uhuru and Steel Pulse, the group soon cemented a wholesome fusion of Roots Reggae, Souls and Rock genres for a fresh but universal sound. Much like the iconic reggae outfit The Wailers, the band chose its name, EarthKry, to signify its mission to voice the grievances of the downtrodden through the vibrations of their Legacy music.
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