Years active 2006-2012 | Active until 2012 | |
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Labels Lo Recordings, Planaria, Sockets, I and Ear, Shatter Your Leaves Associated acts ZsDirty ProjectorsYukonArchaeopteryxSTATSLittle WomenSnowblinkNat Baldwin BandSculptressSeaven Teares Past members Charlie LookerCaley Monahon-WardNick PodgurskiTravis LaplanteTony GedrichIan AntonioKaren Waltuch Genres Experimental music, Math rock, Progressive rock, Folk music, Electronic dance music Similar Psalm Zero, Zs, Castevet, Nat Baldwin, Larkin Grimm | ||
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.
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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."
Discography
Songs
Ripped HeartRipped Heart · 2011
Blackmail BluesSecular Works · 2008
Righteous SeedDream Seeds · 2011