Meet the Dutch-New Zealand trio playing roots driven hypnotic dance. It’s a sound informed by gospel and blues singing and playing fused with ancient folk melodies. Added to that is the rawness of seventies funk, soulful blues and a touch of EDM all played on guitars and drums without using computers or samples.
My Baby consists of singer/multi-instrumentalist Cato van Dyck, who with her expressive voice and guitar playing forms the glue that connects the various musical genres, her brother Joost van Dyck, who lays the foundation with his rousing dynamic rhythms, and New Zealand-born guitar virtuoso Daniel “Dafreeze” Johnston, who enriches with conjuring arpeggios and vicious slide-guitar riffs.
Since their formation in early 2010, they have stood out for their powerful live performances and their ability to create an immersive, almost mesmerizing atmosphere. Their signature sound is an impressive mix of musical styles: blues, country, funk, dance and a good dose of psychedelica. A vibrant musical universe from deep-rooted traditions to modern sounds and hypnotic rhythms. My Baby has now released five studio albums, including “Shamanaid,” “Prehistoric Rhythm” and “Mounaiki”.
For their latest album Sake Sake Sake they sought out experimentation, working with British producer Steve Dub (The Chemical Brothers), among others. My Baby is also known for their communal engagement, with lyrics that often address social and political issues.