Shanty at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

“Perfect sound to kick start Saturday’s party” – Leopallooza, 2013

London-based party-reggae collective Shanty are pleased to announce their debut EP, ‘Leave Me Out’, due for release on 22nd September.

Following the release of their debut single ‘Blackout’ earlier this year, the seven-piece’s four-track EP now follows suit, showcasing cross influences which range from soul, electronic and hip-hop, all embedded in a signature sound characterized by pulsing bass and intricate horn-lines.

From the offset, opening track ‘Leave Me Out’ demonstrates the band’s penchant for crafting soulful grooves. This laid back introduction is definitive of the Shanty sound, with reverb-laden guitars laying down the foundations before silky vocal harmonies come exquisitely into play, creating an explosive tune that calls to mind the likes of The Police.