Pool Cosby Next Level

Pool Cosby are an interesting bunch. With little background on the group, I accepted an invite to NYC's Webster Hall on a frigid night to check out the band with a perplexing name and intriguing sound.

They took their place on stage in The Studio, which in reality is a glorified basement that's reminiscent of a frat house bottom floor. A strong crowd was in the house to see Joseph Caravalho (producer), Kristine Kruta (cello), Nacor Zuluaga Morelo (drums), and Kevin Kuh (violin/exotic dancer) showcase their skills. They satiated ears for what seemed to be about 45 minutes, and had the place moving to tracks like "Next Level," "Video Games," and "Can't Wait."

Their indigenous NYC forward-thinking electronic music, which has been crafted at Engine Room Audio in the Financial District, is energizing, chill, and uplifting all at the same time.  Pool Cosby has a sound that is their own, and each individual is extremely talented as a musician. Rather than one outshining the other, they build off each other's skills.

You can dig into their EP Can't Wait here, and a live show is without doubt recommended by your neighborhood Indie Shuffle contributor. Lastly, in case you are wondering who that is in the featured song's intro, it's the unmistakable Jim Morrison on the future of music.