Sonpsilo Circus

EP OF THE WEEK

SONPSILO CIRCUS
Sonpsilo Circus
MGM

On Sonpsilo Circus' debut EP, the local lads have shaken off the identical similarities of Hendrix and Zeppelin that were placed on their early shows. Weaving their tunes into a more original sound with all the hooks and gusto they began with, Gower's sustained guitar and McDonald's thumping bass have been combined in unison for one of Perth's best musical partnerships. Start-stop riffage, extending harmonies and the underlying feeling of shroom-tripping flashbacks and a jam room of solid vintage psych. An EP like this will hopefully see them work their way up to the big tent of festivals very soon

Sebastian D'alonzo - DRUM MEDIA

"The seeds of sublime psychedelic wonders lie within. Worth a trip."
Richard Kingsmill, triple j


Your Mother Built The Sky
rating: 4/5
you guys rock my rainbow - love ya work i totally rocked out to your tune x rosie b
Rosie Beaton, triple j


Your Mother Built The Sky
rating: 4/5
If it's true that there's nothing new left to do in music, then new bands better make sure they re-do old styles really damn well. These guys do.
Dan Buhagiar, triple j



Your Mother Built The Sky
rating: 4/5
I'm seconds away from grabbing a tie-dye tee, buying a Kombi van and throwing it all in to become a vagabond hippie.
Dom Alessio, triple j





- Triple J Unearthed

First band up, Sonpsilo Circus with their authentic sounding psychedelic rock provided a treat that had you wondering wether perhaps someone had slipped you some acid on your way in. The three-piece band engaged the already semi-full room with their 60’s inspired style of rock with signs of Indian influences and mantric melodies. Their music took us back in time and space and you’d be forgiven for looking around expecting to see Jimi Hendrix, staring intensely at the lights and carpet, somewhere near to you. The band gave 110% with sweat dripping from all of them by the end. Vocalist/guitarist Peter Gower (Young Revelry) is a mini-Hendrix in many ways – but these guys hold their own unique style with confidence.

15th November, 2010 – Faster Louder
- Faster Louder

First band up, Sonpsilo Circus with their authentic sounding psychedelic rock provided a treat that had you wondering wether perhaps someone had slipped you some acid on your way in. The three-piece band engaged the already semi-full room with their 60’s inspired style of rock with signs of Indian influences and mantric melodies. Their music took us back in time and space and you’d be forgiven for looking around expecting to see Jimi Hendrix, staring intensely at the lights and carpet, somewhere near to you. The band gave 110% with sweat dripping from all of them by the end. Vocalist/guitarist Peter Gower (Young Revelry) is a mini-Hendrix in many ways – but these guys hold their own unique style with confidence.

15th November, 2010 – Faster Louder
- Faster Louder

However the best performance of the night was definitely Sonpsilo Circus; they rocked so hard they blew a fuse that turned off all the electricity running into Mojo’s Bar. With guitarist Peter Leveson-Gower, curling into his guitar like a protective mother, bassist Ben McDonald played riffs so sexy, they weren’t wearing any clothes. Rocking out like outback heroes, the band played that classic progressive rock that the 60’s are so famous for, and the audience loved it. They gathered from all corners of the bar to experience the best rollercoaster you could ride on solid ground.The only downside? Guitarist, Leveson-Gower, should have taken a much more prominent position on stage to flaunt his heavenly guitar skills.

KAREN MURPHY - Spaceship News