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Extra Life
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresAvant-garde
Experimental
Math rock
Progressive rock
Pop
Folk
Electronic
Years active2006-2012
LabelsLo Recordings, Planaria, Sockets, I and Ear, Shatter Your Leaves
Past membersCharlie Looker
Caley Monahon-Ward
Nick Podgurski
Travis Laplante
Tony Gedrich
Ian Antonio
Karen Waltuch
Websitehttp://www.lookerland.info/

Extra Life was an experimental band from Brooklyn. They are known for using unusual rhythms and time signatures, and for Charlie Looker's (ex Zs and Dirty Projectors) unique singing style, which often uses melisma and is reminiscent of medieval and Renaissance music.[1]

Other members of Extra Life also play in a number of other bands. Nick Podgurski plays drums in Yukon. Caley Monahon-Ward plays violin in Snowblink.

Math rock artist Tyondai Braxton formerly of Battles recommended the band on their Myspace, saying "Totally scored out. Awkward rhythm. Amazing".

On November 13, 2012, Extra Life officially disbanded because, "...the inner creative momentum driving the band has stalled."[2]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Secular Works review in Dusted Magazine
  2. ^ http://extralifetheband.blogspot.com/2012/11/extra-life-is-dead.html
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