Ecca Vandal's Album Rejects Online Faux-Sincerity

Ecca Vandal's second album, 'Looking For People to Unfollow,' marks a defiant stance against the superficiality of the online world and the reduction of music to short clips. This four-year project, born from a period of intense self-reflection and a deliberate digital detox, culminates in a work that champions authenticity.

Vandal and her partner, Richie Buxton, began crafting the album in their Melbourne apartment before relocating to a internet-free garage. This intimate setting fostered a raw lyrical exploration, channeling personal experiences and seismic global events, including the murder of George Floyd, into her music.

The album actively pushes back against the obsession with 15-second snippets, celebrating the value of long-form musical journeys. Vandal's potent vocal delivery, adept at shifting between hip-hop hooks and punk intensity, is a centerpiece of this endeavor.

Recent months have seen Vandal's career gain significant momentum. She opened for Interpol and Deftones, made her Coachella debut in April, and received an invitation from Fred Durst for a Limp Bizkit tour in early 2025. These milestones follow support from notable artists like Shirley Manson and SZA.