Ecca Vandal Makes U.S. TV Debut on 'Kimmel' with Electrifying Performance
Ecca Vandal Is ‘Cruising’ For Late-Night TV Debut on ‘Kimmel’: Watch

Image: Billboard
Ecca Vandal, the genre-blending artist from South Africa with Sri Lankan roots, made her U.S. television debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on May 20. Performing 'Cruising to Self Soothe' from her upcoming album, she showcased her unique sound that fuses rock, hip-hop, and more, all while emphasizing the importance of creativity over social media pressure.
- 01Ecca Vandal's debut album, 'LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW,' is set to release on May 22 via Loma Vista Recordings.
- 02The album was recorded in a small studio built in the childhood bedroom of producer Richie Buxton in Melbourne.
- 03Vandal describes her creative process as a retreat from online pressures, focusing on long-form music rather than short snippets.
- 04She has performed at major festivals, including Coachella, and has opened for renowned acts like Limp Bizkit and Deftones.
- 05Ecca Vandal will tour the U.K. and Europe in 2026, with performances scheduled at several major festivals.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Ecca Vandal, a dynamic artist known for her genre-blending style, made a striking U.S. TV debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on May 20, 2023. The South African-born, Melbourne-based musician performed her song 'Cruising to Self Soothe,' which is part of her upcoming album, LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW, scheduled for release on May 22 via Loma Vista Recordings. Vandal's performance featured her signature blue-toned hair and was backed by a tight ensemble of electric guitar and drums.
The album was crafted in a unique setting—a small studio in producer Richie Buxton's childhood bedroom. Vandal emphasized the importance of disconnecting from social media pressures, stating, "We cut out everything that didn’t serve us... We tuned out of the feed and turned inwards." This approach allowed her to focus on the album as a cohesive body of work rather than succumbing to the trend of short, algorithm-friendly content.
With a history of performances at major festivals like Coachella and support slots with bands such as Deftones and Queens of the Stone Age, Vandal is set to embark on a 2026 U.K. and Continental Europe tour, with dates at festivals across several countries, highlighting her growing prominence in the music scene.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Are you excited to see more performances from Ecca Vandal?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.





