Review Number 2: Peter Cat Recording Co.

Yes, it HAS been a while since I posted here. I was busy. So without much ado. Here's
PCRC.




Peter cat recording co. or PCRC is a delhi based band who to classify into a genre, would be a mix a circus music, art rock and 80s Indian cinema. It's quite evident that the band is VERY good. This is the kind of original talent that MTV and Channel V should be promoting,instead of cheap knock-offs of vintage rock.

Their album "Sinema" opens with 'Pariquel', a brilliant song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Trippy, circus-y music that gets to your head with its lyrics and effects. The next song is 'The Clown On The 22nd Floor'. It sets off the pattern that most of the songs follow. A very WIDE transition in song structure. The songs on the album have transitions that place the halves of each song at crazy contrasts. Vocalist Suryakant has a very grunge presence on stage reminiscent of Layne Staley. In their live performances Rohan on the bass takes control of the flow of music with excellent timing. Karan on the drums and Andy on the Keys round off the line-up.

'Love Demons' is a song that can get as emo as possible. However, it doesn't annoy with it's overflow of emo-ness which is quite a surprise. In fact it's easily the best song on the album. AndroJean is written by a very jaded, cynical mind who's had about enough with the people around him. Instead of giving it all away I'd just tell you to go out there and buy their album. It's something that stands out from the crowd of repetitive, mind-numbing, metal and vintage wannabe stuff out there.

Peter Cat. One of the few things I like from Delhi. It'd be a travesty if you guys don't make it big. I hope to hear more from your minds.




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The First Review!!! Bhramm!!

Bhramm is a Pune based band. They were my choice to be the first band I review simply because of the fact that when I heard them I felt something I haven't in a long time. Awe. The band's line-up as copied from their facebook page is:

Mrinal- Lead Guitars
Kushagra- Vocals
Vinit- Vocals
Bidhan - Guitars
Shashank - Percussion
Krish - Bass

With a very progressive, Tool-influenced* sound the band takes psychedelic rock to new heights. Though the songs they've posted in the links I'll provide are pretty good, my favourite would undoubtedly be 'Shivrag'. Kicking it off with a dedication to Marijuana smokers, it takes less than a minute into the song to realize why. The trippiest, most mind-blowing guitars and drums to be put together, this song is yet to be posted on their website, www.bhrammtheband.com. Hindi vocals which I'd say they pull off very well, they seem to be very committed to their music.

To sum up, whether you're into psychedelic rock, Tool/Porcupine Tree reminiscent music or you just like good music. You have to catch Bhramm. Their live performances have an excellent energy. I'll bet my word on it that these guys will be in the major leagues in a few years. Now I'm too lazy to type more because of the hectic day. So, catch up with Bhramm on their facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Bhramm-The-Hallucintion/78508151129

Here's their song 'Ravana'



Catch them live people.

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Indian Band Review

I've started this blog to promote Indian Bands which I feel strongly about. There is a serious dearth of supporters and promoters for the Indian music scene. The change in the last 10 years has been remarkable and this must be progressive. Regressive change will only hurt the brilliant talent that's coming out of the Indian music scene. I will be posting more soon.

All the great bands out there need to be heard and this is just me doing my part for the cause. I appreciate whatever response I can generate.

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