Extra Life (band)

Extra Life is an American experimental band from Brooklyn, New York, United States. They are known for using unusual rhythms and time signatures, and for frontman Charlie Looker's unique singing style, which often uses melisma and is reminiscent of medieval and Renaissance music.[1] The band straddle genres, regularly collaborating live with avant-garde jazz saxophonist Travis Laplante, having songs remixed by Xiu Xiu, and playing alongside black metal band Liturgy during the release show for their 2012 album Dream Seeds.

Extra Life
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Experimental rock Math rock Progressive rock Pop Folk Electronic
Years active	2006–2012, 2022–present
Labels	Lo Recordings, Planaria, Sockets, I and Ear, Shatter Your Leaves
Members	Charlie Looker Caley Monahon-Ward Toby Driver Gil Chevigné
Past members	Nick Podgurski Travis Laplante Tony Gedrich Ian Antonio Karen Waltuch
Website	https://www.charlielooker.com/

The band was named for its original line-up: Looker, along with back-up musicians. Eventually this evolved into a consistent line-up, with Looker as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter,[2] guitarist Caley Monahon-Ward and drummer Nick Podgurski. Looker was previously a member of Zs and Dirty Projectors, while Podgurski also played drums in Yukon, and Caley Monahon-Ward violin in Snowblink.

Their second album, Made Flesh, was named one of the best albums of 2010 by The Quietus.[3] On November 13, 2012, Extra Life officially disbanded. According to a statement, this was because "the inner creative momentum driving the band...stalled."[4] The band reunited in 2022 to self-release the album Secular Works Vol. 2, featuring a lineup consisting of Looker on voice and guitars, Monahon-Ward on violin and viola, Toby Driver of Kayo Dot on electric bass and Gil Chevigné on drums and percussion.[5][6]