Paranoid Earthling, one of the leading rock bands in Sri Lanka, was formed in early 2001 with four college friends from Kandy. Since the beginning, Paranoid Earthling’s passionate song-writing and instant accessibility has helped them to rise to the top within the local Rock industry. Their unique sound is always unmatched and their fervent cravings to flirt with Post-grunge, Punk, Funk, 70’s Retro-Blues, Psychedelic elements and Industrial landscapes have contributed to their flamboyant palette and dynamic sound. With no line-up change to-date, their energetic and charismatic live performances have helped them to become one of the biggest bands in the Island. Their self-produced debut EP Rock n’ Roll is my Anarchy… has sold out in and around Sri Lanka along with countless amounts of downloads. All three songs on the debut EP, â€?In Black & White’ from the EP Playtime Music… and their latest release â€?Bringing down the Sun’ have reached No.1 position in the local Rock Charts. In addition songs like â€?Highway’, â€?Half Cast’, â€?God’s Gone Postal’, â€?Deaf, Blind, Dumb’ and â€?Sophia’ also have become favorites amongst the Earthling fans through live concerts.
Their Videos for â€?69′ and â€?Bringing down the Sun’ (released for the International Peace Day 2008) were premiered on local TV (Art TV & YA TV). The video for â€?Bringing down the Sun’ has been nominated for the State Media Awards 2009. Their video of the live concert â€?Bed Sex and a tad bit of Chaosâ€? has reached over 12,000 hits on www.youtube.com with other videos and bootlegs.
Central to Paranoid Earthling’s music is the political economic and socio-cultural issues Surrounding the day-to-day life of an average Sri Lankan youth. Paranoid Earthling’s whacky but creative songwriting reflects the issues surrounding the day-to-day life of the Average Sri Lankan youth. Their tracks such as â€?Rock ‘n Roll is My Anarchy’, Deaf, Blind, Dumb… and In Black & White… have become favorite anthems of rebellion among youth.
By questioning concepts such as democracy, violence, conflict, religion and social Hierarchies, their music calls for social change and transformation. Currently the band has completed all their tracks for their Full length Debut album and recording is in progress.