Location: Porto, Portugal (2007 - present);
Genre: Rock;
Current Line-up: Nya Cruz (vocals), André Cruz (guitars), Bernardo Lima (bass), Daniel Silva (drums);
"In November 2007, Nya and Andre decided to join forces on a project they would name Kandia – to obfuscate, to blind by light – while searching for a name that would represent their positive vibes about it. Influenced by progressive rock bands such as A Perfect Circle, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, & metal giants such as Metallica & Pantera, the band was capable of finding a unique sound joining all these influences on their songs.
Only a few months after they started making their new songs, Kandia recorded two of them at home: “Grown Up” and a cover from the 80's hit “My Sharona”. Soon they were filled with requests on their Myspace page and decided it was time to get things done the right way.
The two members entered the studio on July 2008 to record their first EP – Light - with Daniel Cardoso (involved with bands like Heavenwood, Head Control System, Slamo, Why Angels Fall, Ava Inferi, Painted Black, Anathema…) as producer. Daniel would also fill in the place of drummer in the band and record the piano tracks as well.
Light had excellent reviews and caught the attention of music fans of all places, the comments filled the pages and a set of gigs followed. But Nya and Andre had a full pocket of new songs and were already thinking about entering the studio again.
Though Light reflected their ambition of pursuing a unique sound, Kandia were not 100% fulfilled. They wanted to play more gigs and be able to play abroad. It was time to record a full length.
Though Light reflected their ambition of pursuing a unique sound, Kandia were not 100% fulfilled. They wanted to play more gigs and be able to play abroad. It was time to record a full length.
Into Your Hands from Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection (2010)
On May 2009, Kandia entered the studio to record their debut album - Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection. The album presents nine new songs and a remake from Rise - the song was chosen by Myspace friends to be re-recorded on the album.
On their debut album, despite all the difficulties that a self-made band may find, Kandia had one wish. Charon's frontman was invited to sing on Kandia's song Reflections and accepted the invitation. It was also a time of change for the band as Daniel Silva came to fill in the blank on drums.
On their debut album, despite all the difficulties that a self-made band may find, Kandia had one wish. Charon's frontman was invited to sing on Kandia's song Reflections and accepted the invitation. It was also a time of change for the band as Daniel Silva came to fill in the blank on drums.
Reflections from Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection (2010)
Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection caught the attention of BitOrg's CEO Masa Kishimoto & Kandia signed a deal for a Japanese edition released in January 2011."
Discography:
2008 – Light (EP)
2010 - Reflections [Single Edition ]
2010 - Horn Up - Attack! Vol. I (Compilation)
2010 - Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection (Full-length)
You can find more information on their official website, and follow Kandia on Myspace, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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