snorkel -
a device/tube allowing intake of air when submerged in water.
or -
an avant-whatever collective exploring the nether regions between the groove and free improvisation; sub-aquatic observations of dub, jazz, afro-beat, krautrock and electronica.
the current line-up -
Ben Cowen - one half of electro outfit 7- Hurtz, who released two albums on Output Records; Also a member of Black 2 Comm, a dual drummer led group featuring avant-vocalist Maggie Nicholls. recently toured with The Sparks doing their visuals.
Tom Marriott - trombonist and founding member of Pest and sister group The Spyna Allstars.two albums on Ninja Tunes to date; also releasing under the monikers Fedka The Irritant and Panic Bridge and currently plays with The Bollywood Brass Band.
Charles Stuart - singer, songwriter and keyboardist whose debut album 'The Man Who Likes Watching' was released in May 2007. here he plays synths/keyboards, drum machines and occasional vocals.
Lucas Suarez - guitarist extrordinaire, who was a member of cult folk-hop outfit Charley Marlowe and subsequently lead singer, Piers Faccini's band; he also composes for film; his unlikely set of influences were once listed as Fred Frith and Kajagoogoo!
129 - artist, producer and MC, who is currently applying the finishing touches to his debut album.
Frank Byng - drummer, percussionist and producer; training included studying traditional music with members of the Pan-african orchestra in Ghana and jazz with legendary drummer Clifford Jarvis; credits include Charley Marlowe, Barry Adamson, Spectre, Manasseh, Spring Tides to name a few.
the band's debut album,'glass darkly', is out now on Slowfoot Records.
For bookings please contact Marcus - [email protected]
