| Zukanican | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Liverpool, England |
| Years Active: | 2003 - present |
| Label: | Pickled Egg Records, Medical Records |
| Past Member Of: | The Living Brain |
| Website: | http://www.myspace.com/zukanican |
| Current Members: | Phil Lucking James Pagella Harry Sumnall Tom Sumnall |
| Past Members: | Ray Dickaty Joe Biltone Dominic Lewington Pop Levi (Jonathan Levi) |
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.