The Curse of Company

The thought of a band containing Dave Rennick (Dappled Cities), Sarah Kelly (The Red Sun Band) and Tim Rogers (Jack Ladder) is rather enticing for anyone who enjoys the Sydney music scene. But when these three (and others) combine to become The Curse of Company, a whole new sound is born. Some might find this disappointing, but I think it's quite refreshing. Rather than me attempting to describe this new sound of theirs (and just pulling fancy words out of thin air), you can have a listen to their current single below.

All The Mines

The whole concept of this band seems to be shrouded in mystery. There's a lavish back story, complete with colourful characters and perilous adventures, and a continuing tale that unfolds as the album progresses. It's an intriguing approach and adds extra level of interest to those fans who like their bonus content. It's all very nicely contained in their website, which lets you explore this content (literally), by dragging bits and pieces across the screen. It's suprisingly fun. There's also some free downloads up there if you're savvy enough to find them.

While I like their recorded stuff, seeing them live added a whole new dimension. They launched their single the other day and it was a very enjoyable show. They're all seasoned performers, but seeing them go so well in their first show as a group suggests good things to come. They have an album which will be arriving later in the year and you should definitely consider seeing them next time they swing through. Here is a live recording to tide you over till then.

White Clothes

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