Indian Jazz Pop coming to Sydney Festival
by ALEX DRISCOLL
One name on the Sydney Festival roster we implore you to check out is that of Peter Cat Recording Co. Fans of classic vocal pop standards, modern psychedelia, smooth jazz and even European folk music will all find something to love about this humble indie band from Delhi, India.
The band formed after lead-singer Suryakant Sawhney said he had a spiritual experience in 2008, which intimated that he needed to pursue a career in music. This led to the creation of their first album, A Portrait of Time: 2010-2016, released in 2018. This album encapsulated the sense of adventure the band approached their music with, creating a unique blend of jazz, pop, folk and electronica.
While being around a while beforehand, Peter Cat Recording Co. started making waves online with their 2019 sophomore album, Bismillah, an album praised for both its musicianship and its lyrical themes. Since then (and when covid permitted), the band has been steadily touring their material, expanding their profile from underground heroes in India to cult sensation worldwide.
With two albums under their belt and a growing international profile after years of hard work, Peter Cat Recording Co. will be playing at ACO the Nielson as part of their debt tour of Oceania and Australia.
From their unique mixture of old and new sounds, and the spellbinding, Sinatra-esque vocals of singer Suryakant Sawhney, this pair of shows will put on full display the band’s ability to sound deeply classic yet effortlessly modern.
January 17 & 18
ACO, The Neilson, Walsh Bay
