🔵 Ecce Shnak ○ Katy's Wart

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erving as a bridge towards their full-length album 'Dandy Variances' album, out later this year via Records, Man Records, genre-defying NYC outfit Ecce Shnak deliberately revisit 'Katy's Wart', a hidden gem from their 2019 'Joke Oso' album (full name 'Dingleberry IV, Finale: Katy's Wart'). Telling a visceral tale of justice, the new video introduces a cruel madman, who finally meets his end at the hands of five purple goddesses of righteous vengeance.

A blistering indictment of bigotry and cruelty, this surreal narrative was brought to life through a collaboration with some of the industry’s most innovative creative minds. The project’s striking visual identity is the work of the production-direction team of Hollye Bynum and Sam Owens, as well as the band’s own David Roush. The eery and mind-boggling animation was crafted by the industry titans at Titmouse Productions.

The story is presented in two formats: as a three-minute 'Animated Music Feelm Version', and an immersive ten-minute 'Extended Feelm Version' with a dramatic backstory that builds tension and context, centered on a well-dressed maniac lacking basic human dignity, whose harmful acts finally trigger a cosmic intervention. The heroic twin sisters, played by Rachael Rae Robertson and Rebecca Robertson, ultimately fend him off with the help of otherworldly agents of chaotic justice. In a supernatural animated turning point, five spirits are conjured to deliver him a dose of instant karma.

Based in New York City, Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) is made up of David Roush (composer, bassist and one of two singers), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn (drums). With this high-fidelity animation, 'Katy’s Wart' is now a definitive piece of Ecce Shnak lore, bridging their historical catalogue with their ambitious future. In revisiting this slept-on art, they are clearing the path for new music and film works.

2025 was a massive year for Ecce Shnak that saw the spring release of their 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP, which was recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci, mixed by Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend).

They also released their live 'Backroom Sessions' EP and two club anthems - the Bladerunner-esque 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy (Kill Em Mix)' with German DJ-producer Eskei83 and the buoyant 'Prayer On Love (Madison Mars Remix)', in collaboration with world-famous DJ-producer Madison Mars. 

After touring the USA with platinum-selling legends Spacehog and EMF, Ecce Shnak also features on the EMF single 'LGBTQ+ Lover', an epic indie dance track that offers a safe space for the marginalized queer community, the video footage for which was filmed during their recent joint tour.

'Katy's Wart' can be found on digital music platforms, including Spotify, and Apple Music. Ecce Shnak's new album 'Dandy Variances' will be released later this year via Records, Man Records. New live dates will be announced soon.

"Both jarring and exhilarating... powerful and anthemic. Mind blown!" 
~ The Spill Magazine

"Mathy rock ornateness, sub-metal weight, and prog-infused punk— the perfect attraction of opposites. But stand back a bit and contemplate further, and you will find pop infectiousness, classical grace, and even hardcore aggression all working in harmony" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Art / alt rock with varied twists of punk, chamber pop, new wave, experimental rock and more besides, there is never a predictable moment in sound or design" 
~ Black Noise Zine

Ecce Shnak

Katy's Wart (re-envisioned with 2 videos)

New 'Dandy Variances' album
out later this year via Records Man, Records

16 January 2026

CREDITS
Written / composed by David Roush
Performed by Ecce Shnak
Sound Engineer: Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY)
Mixed by Bryce Goggin
Mastered by Fred Kevorkian
Released by Records Man, Records
Video produced & directed by Hollye Bynum, Sam Owens & David Roush
Video animation by Titmouse Productions
Artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR

LYRICS
A girl should know it in her heart that her fella abides her always.
Never chiding, always providing,
She should delight in things that are commensurate to her:
Nature and ability, Station and aptitude
And her transcendent graceliness.
Ever-abiding in charms and pleasantries...
Always consoling, always condoning...
Never untidy, never untimely...
Never vituperating, never obfuscating...
Never berating nor defecating...
And all these are a matter of easy regimen, even earthly instinct.
Just make him feel like a teddy bear, getting cuddled all the time,
because the Father's word is the only word


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