Zukanican

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.

• 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)

• E 5Number 10" (2004, Pickled Egg Records)