San Cisco

There’s something to be said of the music that has emerged from Perth our west coast capital and Cisco are no exception. There’s Jordi James (guitar, vocals, keys) Josh Biondillo (guitars, vocals, keys) Scarlett Stevens (drums) and Nick Gardner (bass, keys).

"San Cisco is a place situated between reality & a dream state. It is kind of like a huge cauldron we put all out creative input into, mix it together to make a super explosion of fantastic, wild creations. This is San Cisco."

After releasing Golden Revolver earlier this year, San Cisco has impressed both audiences and critics alike with their unique blend of indie pop. They’ve played a host of festivals and supported the likes of Architecture in Helsinki, the Grates and Jebediah soon to come.

With an average age of 18 and the youngest member Jordi James yet to finish high school, many say San Cisco’s music is beyond their years. I can’t say this really sat well with me. The way I look at it their sound is their years. It’s fresh, upbeat and reminds me of bliss filled summers.

It just goes to show that great music comes at any age, anywhere.

How would you describe San Cisco’s sound?

It has a lot to do with the music I am listening to at the time. As I listen to new music the sounds I make are influenced and sound like the music I have been listening to. For example, I bought the entire Flaming Lips Discography and have been listening to that, which dates back to the early 80’s. Its pretty incredible, the changes they have been through as a band is quite interesting. Wayne Coyne is actually so cool. Listening to The Flaming Lips then led me to listen to a lot of other music that is produced by Dave Fridmann, who has pretty much produced all of the flaming lips stuff. Bands like Mercury Rev and Sleater-Kinney and obviously MGMT, Tame Impala… Sleepy Jackson. Dave Fridmann has pretty much produced most of the music that I love.

How has it been being able to develop your sound in WA - a state home to a unique music scene, not to mention some of Australia’s most iconic bands?

Couldn’t ask for a better place to grow up really.  Mingling with amazing musicians and other musically orientated folk is interesting. It’s a really supportive atmosphere, you can’t avoid learning and improving living in Perth. 

What was the best thing about recording the EP?

Learning about the recording process and hearing the tracks develop from live songs to polished recording is really interesting. Also having something to show for the hard work is nice. 

What’s in store for the rest of 2011?

Another EP recording in July, some TEE exams, lots of education and a number of gigs, it is certainly looking pretty bright.

Given your pick, if San Cisco could take to the stage with any artists (alive or dead) who would they be?

Well that’s easy. The Beatles.