Colorado & Company “Still”
Like fire burning, “Still” evokes a layered intricacy of intensity and catharsis, dancing in atmospheric, reverberant echoes. Immersive but immediate. Deeply stirring, at the same time fantastic and awe-filled. Between pop and folk; flaming, driven rock and an intimate indie sensation, with a dash of jazz and funk lacing round the edge, “Still” finds Colorado & Company in their most eccentric and exuberant, soaring and hard-hitting, all in one song—for they have crafted a sonic expression that is truly unique to them—a sound you can’t find elsewhere, in any other form.
The band’s vibrant and intense style remind you of everything and nothing at the same time. As if time has found itself in folds, “Still” gives you a sophisticate worm-hole of an audio experience. A driven rhythm puts things in perspective and puts you on a fast-track train, but spiraling around this stirring, almost impulsive edge of urges, you find yourself the most vulnerable and reflective. The intertwine and interplay between a violin and soaring vocal feels like intense longing and a deep conversation, in which you lose yourself and find yourself again. There’s vastness inside “Still,” accompanied by the delving and reawakening of tenderness and feelings.
Like slicing a heart wide open, soundscapes showering down with passion and creative sparks. The artistic exchange happening between instruments often gives you goosebumps, like electricity. You can pinpoint each time the spark occurs and the butterfly effects it creates. It can be overwhelming sometimes, witnessing such rare scenic view. But truly, the fantastic happenings in Colorado & Company’s music comes from the embrace of all experiences and diversity. A truly openness of the heart. Just like the emotions in “Still,” their music is more than ever alive.
Punk Head: I love your sound in "Still." It's immersive as well as heartfelt. What initially inspired you to write the track?
Colorado & Company: Initially, I wrote it about a family member. It organically morphed with the blend of each musicians creativity. With the beat, we feel we have developed a unique take somewhere in indie/alternative/pop rock with Andy (bass) and Matt’s (drums) love of the funk & jazz. The standout melodies are products of the incredible talents of Sam (piano) and Daniele (violin).
PH: What do you like the best about this track?
Colorado & Company: We are proud of the dynamic flow of the track but ultimately it’s the unique sound we developed. It is uplifting yet meaningful and emotional. We enjoy listeners developing their own meaning to the song which seems to be just as diverse.
PH: Are there any specific musical or lyrical influences that played a role in the creation of this single?
Colorado & Company: We believe we got some style relative to Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthew’s Band, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lyrically, I grew up with City & Colour, Lumineers, Jimmy Eat World, & Noah Gunderson.
PH: How is the music scene in Sydney?
Colorado & Company: Most of what we have experienced seems a bit sparse, I believe it’s due to the Sydney Lockout Laws. Andy and Sam come from a community in Adelaide where everyone in the music scene knows each other.
It would seem in Sydney, you really have to look for the hidden music community. They are there just not on the surface. Spots like Staves Brewery (Glebe), Moshpit (Erskineville), Lazybones (Marrickville) have been favourites.
I also think that the independent artist really struggles against venues and pubs only sourcing live music from agencies with no interest in the artists or music culture themselves.
All of this is probably fairly subjective really. I am just an American that has only enjoyed Sydney for 3 years through and post covid. Amusingly, I’m probably not the best to know. I know I’ve yet to find more. We have always enjoyed the journey and discovery.
PH: How did you band members initially come together?
Colorado & Company: Dan and I had been doing a couple of super duo sets for a couple years and always wanted to try for more. I met Andy and Sam a year ago without knowing I would play music with them. After a month, I met Matt at a wedding and then we jammed with Dan. Matt brought along Andy, who then brought along Sam. Could be cliché, but the initial connections were all due to our partners at the time.
