Ecca Vandal

About

Ecca Vandal is a South African-born Australian singer-songwriter and rapper, currently residing in Melbourne. Born in Louis Trichardt, South Africa, to Sri Lankan Tamil refugee parents, she moved to Australia with her family at a young age. Vandal's musical influences are diverse, encompassing gospel, soul, hip hop, 1990s R&B, and jazz. She pursued her passion for music by studying at the Victorian College of the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts. Vandal began her music career in 2013, gaining recognition with her debut EP, 'End of Time,' released in January 2016. Her self-titled debut album, 'Ecca Vandal,' was released on 20 October 2017, showcasing a blend of alternative rock, hip hop, electronica, punk rock, and easycore. The album received critical acclaim, with NME praising its 'absolutely banging, genre-bending anthems.' Since her debut, Vandal has been active in the music scene, touring internationally and collaborating with various artists. She has supported acts such as Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Young Fathers, and Incubus, and has performed at notable festivals including Reading and Leeds (UK), AfroPunk (Paris), and Download (UK). Her versatility and dynamic performances have solidified her reputation as a unique and energetic artist in the alternative music landscape.

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