Will Currie is nothing if not a precocious fellow; the Waterloo-based musician sports a prestigious music degree from Wilfred Laurier University. But similar to other musical prodigies, like Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright, Currie possesses the ability to transfer his talent into a charm and kinetic energy that manifests itself best in live performances.
On their second LP, They Killed Us, Will Country & the Country French try to capture that charisma, giving the listener 14 tracks that feature punchy arrangements, intricate melodies and ornate lyrics. On “Philadelphia,” “Beacon” and the title track, Currie demonstrates his blossoming aptitude for writing exceptionally catchy melodies, while tracks like “No, Nothing” and “Danger” sound romantic and theatrical without ever coming off syrupy or melodramatic. And of course, Currie’s piano playing remains as stupefying as ever.
Although at times Currie still seems in search of his own singular sound, the level of execution on They Killed Us is without rival. (File Under: Music)
Will Currie & The Country French are a young band from Waterloo, Ontario who have been making music and filling dance halls since 2008. The band’s heavy bass lines and danceable drum beats are held together by rhythmic piano and ripping guitar to support Currie’s infectious melodies.
Their exhilarating stage show caught the attention of Canadian rock band Sloan who promptly signed them to their label, Murderecords. Their debut EP, A Great Stage, was released and quickly garnered critical acclaim and earned the band a cult-like following. A cross-Canada tour with Sloan soon followed and both bands recorded the single ‘Push Pins’, which earned them a CBC Radio 3 Award for Best Collaboration.
Will Currie & The Country French have toured Canada several times, sharing the stage with many incredible artists including Dan Mangan, Tokyo Police Club, Arkells, Our Lady Peace, Zeus, Hey Rosetta!, Said The Whale, and many more..
Will Currie & The Country French are a young band from Waterloo, Ontario who have been making music and filling dance halls since 2008. The band’s heavy bass lines and danceable drum beats are held together by rhythmic piano and ripping guitar to su...
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Will Currie is nothing if not a precocious fellow; the Waterloo-based musician sports a prestigious music degree from Wilfred Laurier University. But similar to other musical prodigies, like Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright, Currie possesses the ab...
