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

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)

References

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