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