Member Since: 08/04/2006
Band Website: www.theleisureassistants.co.uk
Band Members: Nick Cook and Mike Hall (aka Brian Anger and Johnson Wax who are otherwise known as 'Scuba Z') write and produce the tracks. Vocals are by Neb (see Playtone) and Claire Wood (see Claire Wood). Moira Ugoji has also contributed vocals previously and Nick sings on quite alot of the stuff too. The vocals on the tracks currently posted are by Neb.
Influences: Sufjan Stevens, Beach Boys, Sukia, Four Tet, Smiths, Joe Hisaishi, Mountain Goats, Iron and Wine, Doves, Gorillaz, Beastie Boys, Flaming Lips, John Barry, Antony and the Johnsons,
Sounds Like: It's varied and difficult to categorise which is always a good place to start. Plenty of frantic noisemongering to make the drug-puppies dribble and yap, half a dozen more thoughtfully sculpted grooves to nudge the knitwear playboy who rents a fully furnished penthouse in the top of your head, and a couple of super-chilled moments (the title track and 'A Trip To Bikini Atoll') that will make insects pine for the womb. Comely.LOADED (ALBUM OF THE MONTH) Scuba Z 'The Vanishing American Family'
Record Label: ODD Records Ltd
Type of Label: Indie