Zukanican

Zukanican
Origin Liverpool, England
Years active 2003–present
Labels Pickled Egg Records, Medical Records
Associated acts The Living Brain, Pop Levi, Super Numeri, Loka, Melodie du Kronk, Melodien
Website http://www.myspace.com/zukanican
Members Phil Lucking
James Pagella
Harry Sumnall
Tom Sumnall
Past members Ray Dickaty
Joe Biltone
Dominic Lewington
Pop Levi (Jonathan Levi)
Notable instruments
Cornet, Tanpura, Mellotron, Q Chord, Djembe, Synthesiser

Zukanican are an English experimental band primarily based in Liverpool.[1]

History

Formed in 2003 from the ashes 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 5 albums and one EP.

Discography

Albums

EPs

References

  1. ↑ "Zukanican". pickled-egg.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. ↑ "The Living Brain". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on October 13, 2004. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  3. ↑ "The Kif". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  4. ↑ http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/reviews/national/2586[]
  5. ↑ "The Comatorium". forum.thecomatorium.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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