Zukanican are an English experimental band primarily based in Liverpool.[1]
Zukanican | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Liverpool, England |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Pickled Egg Records, Medical Records |
| Formerly of | The Living Brain |
| Members | Phil Lucking James Pagella Harry Sumnall Tom Sumnall |
| Past members | Ray Dickaty Joe Biltone Dominic Lewington Pop Levi (Jonathan Levi) |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/zukanican |
History edit
The band was formed in 2003 by members of Ged Lynn's post-Stairs band "The Living Brain", which along with singer Lars Gabel also featured James Pagella and Tom Sumnall.[2]
Based at Liverpool rehearsal space The Kif,[3] the band's lineup has changed considerably over the years from a twin drum-twin brass, bass and percussion ensemble, to the current line up featuring bass, drums, brass, and electronics/synths. The band also at one time featured Super Numeri founder and Ladytron bassist Pop Levi, and his future rhythm guitarist Dominic Lewington.
Zukanican are noted for their improvised live performances[4] and have been compared to, amongst other acts, Sun Ra, Soft Machine and Can, and have also acted as Damo Suzuki's sound carriers on several occasions.[5]
The band have released five albums and one EP.
Discography edit
Albums edit
- None Jazz CD (2003, Medical Records)
- Jarr CD (2004, Medical Records)
- Astral Zuk Fodder CD (2005, Medical Records)
- Horse Republic CD (2006, Pickled Egg Records)
- The Stumbling Block CD (2009, Pickled Egg Records)
EPs edit
- E 5Number 10" (2004, Pickled Egg Records)
References edit
- ^ "Zukanican". Pickled-egg.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ "The Living Brain". Archived from the original on 13 October 2004. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "The Kif". Archived from the original on 4 August 2004. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
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- ^ "The Comatorium". Forum.thecomatorium.com. Retrieved 14 June 2016.