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“...these guys are classicists...” Nick Heath Drum Media Magazine, 2005 El Duende features members of some of the best of Sydney’s bands from the last 20 years, including Craven Fops, Godbotherers, Club Ska, Smitten, and Tactics. Amongst the musicians there is a depth of talent and passion and a rich source of song. The Spanish word “Duende” means “the dark energy which pervades all the best art and music”. Like the intangible term itself , this young Australian band El Duende is difficult to label, but with their mix of classical, jazz and rock instruments and playing styles, evocative songs and sassy expression, they have a unique style and an edgy consciousness that draws audiences in. With influences as diverse as Something for Kate, Echo and the Bunnymen, REM, Triffids, flamenco and Roy Orbison, the band formed in late 2002, slowly evolving through regular live performances and recordings of their original material. Daniel Morphett’s songwriting skills are evident on the debut