Artist:Poco La Pax

Poco la Pax is a Melbourne electro-pop dance outfit that combines the best of live instrumentation and electronic sampling through dynamic live performances. The irony in the name Poco la Pax, Latin for ‘a little peace’, is that there is nothing tranquil about this band. With a firm feeling that good sound can’t get too big, Poco la Pax scrambles together anything they love into their sound – sassy latin horns with electronic samples, punchy fat beats fleshed out with wandering indie guitar and jazz melodies. Poco la Pax throws in the best of big live performance with electronic sampling, but just as important as the show is consistent, impressive song-writing to keep the kids singing along. Poco la Pax began to take shape in 2009 when 19-year old guitarist Will Cuming started hankering for something different. Uninspired by his rigid Music course at VCA and itching for a change from jazz bands, he began tinkering on his laptop with electronic beats, compelled by his obsessive ...