From Echo Drama's Debut EP "Bury The Weapons" available at www.echodrama.bandcamp.com



Meet Your Maker

From Echo Drama's Debut EP "Bury The Weapons" available at www.echodrama.bandcamp.com

Still Shining

Smoke Remixed by LANKS (aka Will Cuming)

From "Remix The Weapons" (2014) - A compilation of remixes of Echo Drama's debut EP "Bury The Weapons"

Smoke (LANKS Remix)

All songs written and performed by Echo Drama:
Thando Sikwila (Vocals), Alex 'Sinks' Sinclair (Vocals), Jeremy Schiftan (Drums/Percussion), Stephen Lane (Bass), Duncan Schmoll (Guitar), Steve Phillips (Keys/Synths/Melodica), Anthony Foon (Trumpet), Jay Scarlett (Trombone and Sousaphone), Greg Sher (Tenor and Alto Sax) 

Additional musicians: 
Helena Eriksson (Backing Vocals), Bianca Kyriacou (Backing Vocals), Dorian Broomhall (Trumpet), Will Cassell (Baritone and Tenor Sax), Daniel McIlvride (Trombone), Leo Zarucky (Trombone)

Recording engineered by Nikita Miltiadou
Additional recordings engineered by Lachlan Wooden (Horns), Ivan "Choi" Katchoyan (Additional vocals), Louie Michael (Percussion), Damien Charles (Percussion), Steve Phillips (Additional keyboards)
Mixed by Damien Charles
Mastered by Mark Bihler of Calyx Mastering 
Produced by Jeremy Schiftan and Nikita Miltiadou
Photos by Wilk
Graphic design by Jarrah Khan

“Before It All Ends” was created in Australia between 2015 and 2018

Copyright © 2019 Echo Drama. All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorised reproduction of this recording is prohibited.

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Founded by Melbourne drummer and songwriter Jeremy Schiftan, 9-piece Dub/Reggae outfit Echo Drama are a unique combination of ingredients that transcend their genre labels. A sound that is at once steeped in the traditions of Dub and Reggae but unafraid to draw on a myriad of influences from unexpected musical counterparts. 

“The dynamism of Melbourne nine-piece, Echo Drama is a thing of wonder. A downright dreamy combination of traditional reggae and contemporary hip-hop and RnB will have you hooked within mere moments of your first listening. ” - AU Review

In 8 years of existence the band has developed a refined live show performing regularly across local stages, residencies, festival appearances and international supports with highlights such as Easy Star All Stars (USA), The Skatalites (Jamaica), Maxi Priest (UK), Womadelaide, St Kilda Festival - Main Stage, NYE On The Hill, Strawberry Fields, Rainbow Serpent, The Hills Are Alive, Psyfari, Island Vibe Festival, Blenheim Fest and Folk Rhythm & Life.

“Echo Drama play a seamless melding of hip hop and reggae that conveys a pure, grooving happiness…it is impossible not to dance and sway to the infectious music” –Tone Deaf

In 2019 the band released their anticipated debut full length album “Before It All Ends”. The mammoth 14 track record was the follow up to the band's 2014 EP “Bury The Weapons” and was patiently produced over three years, ensuring every detail was just as the band had intended. This is an album of Dub in many flavours and a reminder that Echo Drama are making music unlike any other act on our shores. November of 2019 saw this feat recognised with the honour of Music Victoria's award for Best Reggae and Dancehall Act.

“While respectfully doffing their various bits of headgear to those who came before them, Dub/Reggae juggernaut Echo Drama have prioritised good music over pigeon holes in a band where the musical influences are almost as diverse as its audience appeal” - Beat Magazine

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