Zukanican

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

Zukanican
OriginLiverpool, England
Years active2003–present
LabelsPickled Egg Records, Medical Records
Associated actsThe Living Brain, Pop Levi, Super Numeri, Loka, Melodie du Kronk, Melodien
Websitehttp://www.myspace.com/zukanican
MembersPhil Lucking
James Pagella
Harry Sumnall
Tom Sumnall
Past membersRay Dickaty
Joe Biltone
Dominic Lewington
Pop Levi (Jonathan Levi)

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 five albums and one EP.

Discography

Albums
  • 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
  • E 5Number 10" (2004, Pickled Egg Records)
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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.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  3. "The Kif". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved 2016-06-14.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  5. "The Comatorium". Forum.thecomatorium.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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