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.