COMPANY

This past Wednesday, I had my bi-weekly show at WNUR, where I am routinely a Rock Show DJ and an engineer/booker for Airplay. The indie rock band, Company from Charleston, SC happened to be at the studio, gearing up to play. Consisting of Brian Hannon (guitar/vocals), Kelly Grant (drums), Matthew Royse (bass) and T.J. Ave-Lallemant (Guitar), the band was a smooth blend of math rock and chill out vibes, with a varying dynamic range. Touring with the Cleveland band Filmstrip, another indie band who happened to be at the studio, the band was incredibly comfortable playing live on air and, actually got some callers to inquire about their upcoming shows.

Locally, they go by "Co.", but away from their home base, the band held their own with catchy pop hooks, detailed instrumentation, and strong vocals affected with reverb, reminiscent of the band's self-confessed Idols, Band Of Horses. I also had the opportunity to talk to Atom Gong, an independent fine artist and the man responsible for Company's album artwork. He filled me in on the Band's relationship to Band of Horses, their releases, and his life as an artist. He even gave me and my Co-DJ each "zines" that he had created on japanese hemp paper as unique prints. One of his prints, the album cover for Co's latest EP, is pictured above.

Hope to hear more from these Charleston guys as they develop!

Peace.Love.Music.

Kara Ali