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Extra Life is an American experimental band from Brooklyn, New York, United States. They are known for using unusual rhythms and time signatures, and for Charlie Looker's (formerly of Zs and Dirty Projectors) unique singing style, which often uses melisma and is reminiscent of medieval and Renaissance music.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Experimental rock Math rock Progressive rock Pop Folk Electronic |
| Years active | 2006-2012, 2022-present |
| Labels | Lo Recordings, Planaria, Sockets, I and Ear, Shatter Your Leaves |
| Members | Charlie Looker Caley Monahon-Ward Toby Driver Gil Chevigné |
| Past members | Nick Podgurski Travis Laplante Tony Gedrich Ian Antonio Karen Waltuch |
| Website | https://www.charlielooker.com/ |
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]
On July 2, 2022, Extra Life self-released Secular Works Vol. 2 featuring a lineup consisting of Charlie Looker on voice and guitars, Caley Monahon-Ward on violin and viola, Toby Driver of Kayo Dot on electric bass and Gil Chevigné on drums and percussion.[3][4]
Discography
- Extra Life (EP) (EP) (2008)
- Secular Works (2008)
- A Split (split EP with Nat Baldwin) (2008)
- Made Flesh (2010)
- Larkin Grimm / Extra Life 12" (split single with Larkin Grimm) (2011)
- Ripped Heart (EP) (2011)
- Dream Seeds (2012)
- Secular Works Vol. 2 (2022)
References
- "Dusted Reviews: Extra Life - Secular Works". Archived from the original on 2008-04-30.
- "Extra Life: Extra Life Is Dead". Extralifetheband.blogspot.com. 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- "Home". charlielooker.com.
- "Secular Works, Vol. 2, by Extra Life".
External links
- Allmusic biography: Extra Life
- Interview with Charlie Looker in Impose Magazine
- "Band to watch: Extra Life" on Stereogum
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[de] Extra Life
Extra Life war eine US-amerikanische Folk-Rock- und RIO-Band, die im Jahr 2006 als Soloprojekt des Gitarristen und Sängers Charlie Looker in Brooklyn, New York City, gegründet wurde. Am 10. April 2012 erschien ihr drittes und letztes Studioalbum „Dream Seeds“.- [en] Extra Life (band)
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