Out of Karma

Out of Karma
Out of Karma live at The Donkey, Leicester, March 2016
Background information
Origin Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Genres Alternative rock, Indie rock, Reggae, Funk rock
Years active 2004 – present
Website http://www.outofkarma.com/
Members Joseph Macwan, Malcolm D’Sa, Ameer Hosseinbucus, Katherine Friedmann, Suraj Kika

Out of Karma is an English rock band formed in Leicester, UK. The group consists of Joseph Macwan on vocals and rhythm guitar, Chris Topham on lead guitar and backing vocals, Malcolm D’Sa on drums, Ameer Hosseinbucus on percussion and backing vocals, Katherine Friedmann on saxophone and keyboards and Suraj Kika on bass (formerly of Nancy Reverb).

Described as a blend of Indie Rock and Reggae,[1] the band’s first single "Hero" was well received and appeared on the "Brown Punk" record label created by Tricky of Massive Attack and Chris Blackwell of Palm Pictures/Island Records.[2] Jazzie B of Soul II Soul said Joseph Macwan and Out of Karma created "Great new music".[3]

In September 2017, Out of Karma released 'This Life' - a single and video single which is also the title track of an EP and album the band is working on due for release in mid 2018.

In May 2018, the band released a video single for 'Gunshot', a re-worked and re-released track from the 'This Life EP' (due for release in summer 2018). The video reflects current events in the war in Syria and was released in protest of the continual international bombing of the now war torn nation. Singer songwriter Joseph Macwan described the song as portraying "the vile nature of 'Gunshot' in all it's manifestations, whether it be in the streets of Palestine, Syria, West Virginia, London, Compton, Kingston...". The band are releasing a video for every track on the EP to create a visual representation of the story that 'This Life' tells.

The band regularly play festivals including the Summer Sundae festival and the 2016 Simon Says festival, sharing the billing with healine act The Wonder Stuff.

References

  1. ↑ Frank, The Legendary. "Out of Karma Is a Spiritual Experience - Joseph Macwan Live at the Tabernacle, Notting Hill". Unsigned Bands and Indie Label Music Reviews.
  2. ↑ Bychawski, Adam,. "Tricky launches new record label". NME.
  3. ↑ King, Alison. "Cultural Life: Jazzie B, Musician and DJ/Producer". The Independent.
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