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The New Caledonia was first theorised by [[Fagan Wilcox]] in 2002/3, with the initial lineup coming together in 2004. At first, Carl from [[Daisy Chain Halo]] was in the band as vocalist, but soon left as the band decided to pursue a more instrumental based sound. Fagan, Michael and Timon had previously played in [[Stadium]].
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[[image:Lotus.jpg|right|thumb|"Lotus" cover art]]
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The New Caledonia (NewCal) was first theorised by [[Fagan Wilcox]] and [[Timon Martin]] in 2003, with the initial lineup coming together in 2004. At first, [[Carl Watkins]] from [[Daisy Chain Halo]] was in the band as vocalist, but soon left as the band decided to pursue a more instrumental based sound. Fagan and Michael Taylor (bass) had previously played in [[Stadium]].
  
Best described as a post-rock jazz Hendrix & Mars Volta influenced space rock, they released their debut album [[Lotus]] in 2007. A video for ''[[Zoot Suit Pseudo]]'' was posted on their [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=72817503 myspace] in March 2007. The band left Hamilton for Melbourne, Australia shortly afterward, and are working on a second album.
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Best described as post-rock jazz, Hendrix and Mars Volta influenced, doobie rock, they released a song called ''Disco in Outer Space City'' online in 2006, before releasing their debut album [[Lotus]] in 2007. A video for ''Zoot Suit Pseudo'' was posted on their MySpace page in March 2007. The band left Hamilton shortly afterward for Melbourne, Australia, and changed their name to ''Quarks'' in July 2008. Creative differences caused the band to split in October 2008. ''Martin'', ''Wilcox'' and ''Bicknell'' have played in [[Kimbra]]'s live band since 2009, with ''Bicknell'' leaving in 2010 and ''Wilcox'' in 2014.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
  
* Timon - guitar, keyboards, vocals
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* [[Timon Martin]] - guitar, keyboards, vocals
* Fagan - guitar, keyboards, harmonica, saxophone, vocals
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* [[Fagan Wilcox]] - guitar, keyboards, harmonica, saxophone, vocals
* Mike - bass, vocals  
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* [[Mike Taylor]] - bass, vocals  
* Stan - drums, percussion, vocals  
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* [[Stan Bicknell]] - drums, percussion, vocals
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* [[Greg Cooper]] - keyboards
  
 
==Releases==
 
==Releases==
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* [[Lotus]] (2007, LP)
 
* [[Lotus]] (2007, LP)
  
==External links==
 
 
*[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=72817503 The New Caledonia Myspace]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:41, 12 June 2017

"Lotus" cover art

The New Caledonia (NewCal) was first theorised by Fagan Wilcox and Timon Martin in 2003, with the initial lineup coming together in 2004. At first, Carl Watkins from Daisy Chain Halo was in the band as vocalist, but soon left as the band decided to pursue a more instrumental based sound. Fagan and Michael Taylor (bass) had previously played in Stadium.

Best described as post-rock jazz, Hendrix and Mars Volta influenced, doobie rock, they released a song called Disco in Outer Space City online in 2006, before releasing their debut album Lotus in 2007. A video for Zoot Suit Pseudo was posted on their MySpace page in March 2007. The band left Hamilton shortly afterward for Melbourne, Australia, and changed their name to Quarks in July 2008. Creative differences caused the band to split in October 2008. Martin, Wilcox and Bicknell have played in Kimbra's live band since 2009, with Bicknell leaving in 2010 and Wilcox in 2014.

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