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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 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]]. | 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 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]]. | ||
| − | Best described as post-rock jazz, Hendrix and 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 | + | Best described as post-rock jazz, Hendrix and 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 shortly afterward for Melbourne, Australia, and changed their name to ''Quarks'' in July 2008. |
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Revision as of 20:04, 13 December 2008
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 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.
Best described as post-rock jazz, Hendrix and Mars Volta influenced, space rock, they released their debut album Lotus in 2007. A video for Zoot Suit Pseudo was posted on their myspace in March 2007. The band left Hamilton shortly afterward for Melbourne, Australia, and changed their name to Quarks in July 2008.
Members
- Timon Martin - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Fagan Wilcox - guitar, keyboards, harmonica, saxophone, vocals
- Mike Taylor - bass, vocals
- Stan Bicknell - drums, percussion, vocals
- Greg Cooper - keyboards
Releases
- Lotus (2007, LP)
