| The Reign of Kindo | |
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| Origin | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock Jazz Rock Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Candyrat Records (present) 111 Records |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Joseph Secchiaroli Steven Padin Michael Carroll Jeff Jarvis Danny Pizarro, Jr. |
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| Past members | |
| Kelly Sciandra | |
The Reign of Kindo is a band from Buffalo, New York, currently signed to Candyrat Records.
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The band formed in late 2006 from the remaining members of This Day & Age,[1] adding a new member, Jeffrey Jarvis.
On August 21, 2007, the band released their first record, an EP entitled simply "The Reign of Kindo EP".[2] The EP was a regional sales success, reaching #5 on the Billboard Middle Atlantic Heatseekers chart.[3] In January 2008, they began recording for their first full-length record, entitled "Rhythm, Chord & Melody" and released through 111 Records on August 19, 2008.[4][5][6]
In June 2009 The Reign of Kindo and 111 Records parted ways on very good terms. The group then signed with Candyrat Records.
On December 30, 2009, Candyrat put out the first Youtube video of The Reign of Kindo performing the song "Just Wait." It became an immediate hit as within the first 24 hour period it was one of the most highly rated and commented videos among Youtube's music category of videos.
On April 28, 2010, the band officially confirmed their third record, an LP titled "This Is What Happens". It was released through Candyrat Records on August 3, 2010.[7]
In May 2010, lead singer Joe Secchiaroli moved to New York City; he commutes to Buffalo for band rehearsals and other matters. In 2009 and 2010, Secchiaroli produced albums for several other artists.
On June 7, 2010 Kelly Sciandra, piano player for the band, announced via myspace that he would be departing from the band to pursue other musical opportunities in Boston, Massachusetts. The album "This Is What Happens" was his last album with the band.[8]