New York, NY (Top40 Charts) ABOUT THE EP
The songs on the EP generally have themes of escapism, love and friendship. Wanting to get away from where you're at and go someplace better. They were recorded at (Ex-The Coral) Bill Ryder-Jones' Yawn studios in West Kirby.
BIO
Mighty Shabba are an indie Rock'n'Roll duo from Golborne, Greater Manchester. Classic songwriting with pop melodies and catchy hooks intertwined with vintage guitar sounds coming together to make familiar yet fresh sounding contemporary British guitar music.
Their self titled debut EP was released in May 2018 which was recorded with Ding Archer at 6db Studios in Salford.
They are now due to release follow up EP "
Soundtrack To Your Life" on 12th November 2018. Produced by Bill Ryder-Jones (Ex-The Coral) at recorded at his own "Yawn Studios" in West Kirby over the summer, work has continued on a 3rd EP before the 2nd has even been released.
The 3rd EP is co-produced by Rich Hurst and Mighty Shabba's own Neil Smith. It will further showcase Mighty Shabba's wide ranging sound showcasing influences such as Royal Blood, Neil Young, Chic, Led Zeppelin,
Daft Punk and of course The Beatles. All whilst in keeping with the existing familiar vibes from both previous EP's to create a soundscape of familiar yet fresh set of songs. It is scheduled for release sometime early 2019.
Their style of music has generally been described as fresh sounding British guitar music with references to classic artists from times gone by. Sections of songs vary with influences from The
Beatles to
Queens Of The Stone Age to 70s Disco, Ennio Morricone to Super Furry Animals. Big catchy choruses are usually prominent making their songs instantly memorable and addictive.
Mighty Shabba are made up of Neil Smith and
James Cassin. The two childhood friends first met aged 6 at Golborne County Primary School when James' family moved to Golborne, Greater Manchester from Swansea and have remained close friends ever since. Performing and recording music together throughout High School and sixth form, Neil had started to write and record music before inviting
James to accompany the live setup and then deciding on the moniker, Mighty Shabba.
The live setup generally consists of Neil on lead vocals and acoustic guitar with
James accompanying backing vocals and electric guitar. Currently performing around the north west of England, they are actively seeking more gigs whilst also looking to include additional members (primarily bass guitar and drums) to help improve their performances to replicate the ambitious sounds achieved on their recordings.
