A night with Peter Cat Recording Co., the New Delhi band that's found global appeal
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — There's an unspoken reverence emanating from the crowd as Peter Cat Recording Co. begins to play the blend of disco and jazzy psychedelic melodies that intro “People Never Change.”All of a sudden, singer and guitarist Suryakant Sawhney launches into the melancholy, self-aware lyrics that contrast the upbeat track. Cheers erupt from the sea of fans packed like tinned fish inside the intimate West Hollywood, California, venue, swaying back and forth as Sawhney's crooning, Frank Sinatra-esque vocals wash over them.It's an August night at the Troubadour, and music lovers have gathered for a seemingly spiritual experience in the form of an album release party. Phones are out for only a few songs. “BETA” has been out for less than 72 hours at this point and already fans are singing along to almost every word.“I think ultimately the kind of people who come to the shows end up being people who have actually had deeper connection with the music itself,” said Sawhney. “It (the music) requires…
20 Sep 13:37 · iNFOnews.ca