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K-X-P was first called K-N-P from Kaukolampi, Nykänen, Puranen. Anssi Nykänen (the N) was always playing other shows with various bands and artists, so the N became X marking mystery revolving spot for drummer. K-X-P records nowadays with both drummers Anssi Nykänen and Tomi Leppänen in the studio. There have been rare live concerts with both of them on stage, but Tomi Leppänen, has been the regular for most shows.\nBoth Kaukolampi and Puranen were part of Op:l Bastards, before forming K-X-P in\n2006. Norweigian label Smalltown Supersound happened to hear some demos from a new project led by Kaukolampi and was totally blown away. They started an intense chase for an album that lasted several years. As K-X-P themselves tell the story “The band started forming around very loosely organized studio sessions based on programmed ideas of Timo Kaukolampi. During a period of...let’s face it, years, the music slowly grew into the tracks that ended up on the album.”\nIn 2010 the band released their first record, the self-titled K-X-P, earning favourable reviews from Q, Future Music, Pitchfork and XLR8R. They describe their sound as “Original - Electronic - Motorhead - Space - Trance - Spiritual - Rock - Meditation - Freejazz.” Reviews from the likes of Pitchfork, Mojo and Clash Magazine also define the sound as having a strong Krautrock element.\nK-X-P mixes electronics, kraut, noise, rock and even rockabilly into a hypnotic and minimalistic motorik groove with references to bands like Spacemen £, This Heat, 23 Skiddo, Suicide and Neu! The band themselves name Raymond Scott, Moondog & Martin Rev as inspirations while making this album. Following the album’s release and critical acclaim, K- X-P toured Europe and the UK.\nHot on the heels of their debut album, the band signed to Melodic in Manchester and released a three-track EP entitled “Easy”. The band then toured Scandinavia in support of the new release.\nThe second full-length album “K-X-P II” was written in Berlin and completed in Helsinki, and is to be released on Melodic (UK) and Manimal (US) on February 11th 2013. The band recorded in converted cinemas and traditional studios, surrounding themselves with vintage equipment, analogue electronics and - for the first time – analog step sequencers. Alongside the band, Kaukolampi has also worked on productions for Xenomania where he composed for, among others – Annie (who also appears as a guest vocalist on ‘K-X-P II’).\nThe album is a record for the band that K-X-P grew into on stage. “That's where we unleash our power,” says Kaukolampi. “Pre first album shows were pretty static and minimal. Now it's totally all over the place, exploding energy. Free jazz, drone, noise, pop, rock.” K-X-P’s hypnotically pounding live shows tend to be improvisational and very loud. Given some of the conditions the band has played it, a simple formula is best: high energy level and pure honesty. They have gone on to support and tour with James Blake and Moon Duo, and shared a stage with some contemporary bands(such as: Serena Maneesh, Woven Hand, Turzi, Zombie Zombie, Suuns, Iceage, Kurt Vile & The Violators) as well are heros like Cluster, Konono N°1.
K-X-P was first called K-N-P from Kaukolampi, Nykänen, Puranen. Anssi Nykänen (the N) was always playing other shows with various bands and artists, so the N became X marking mystery revolving spot for drummer. K-X-P records nowadays with both drummers Anssi Nykänen and Tomi Leppänen in the studio. There have been rare live concerts with both of them on stage, but Tomi Leppänen, has been the regular for most shows.\nBoth Kaukolampi and Puranen were part of Op:l Bastards, before forming K-X-P in\n2006. Norweigian label Smalltown Supersound happened to hear some demos from a new project led by Kaukolampi and was totally blown away. They started an intense chase for an album that lasted several years. As K-X-P themselves tell the story “The band started forming around very loosely organized studio sessions based on programmed ideas of Timo Kaukolampi. During a period of...let’s face it, years, the music slowly grew into the tracks that ended up on the album.”\nIn 2010 the band released their first record, the self-titled K-X-P, earning favourable reviews from Q, Future Music, Pitchfork and XLR8R. They describe their sound as “Original - Electronic - Motorhead - Space - Trance - Spiritual - Rock - Meditation - Freejazz.” Reviews from the likes of Pitchfork, Mojo and Clash Magazine also define the sound as having a strong Krautrock element.\nK-X-P mixes electronics, kraut, noise, rock and even rockabilly into a hypnotic and minimalistic motorik groove with references to bands like Spacemen £, This Heat, 23 Skiddo, Suicide and Neu! The band themselves name Raymond Scott, Moondog & Martin Rev as inspirations while making this album. Following the album’s release and critical acclaim, K- X-P toured Europe and the UK.\nHot on the heels of their debut album, the band signed to Melodic in Manchester and released a three-track EP entitled “Easy”. The band then toured Scandinavia in support of the new release.\nThe second full-length album “K-X-P II” was written in Berlin and completed in Helsinki, and is to be released on Melodic (UK) and Manimal (US) on February 11th 2013. The band recorded in converted cinemas and traditional studios, surrounding themselves with vintage equipment, analogue electronics and - for the first time – analog step sequencers. Alongside the band, Kaukolampi has also worked on productions for Xenomania where he composed for, among others – Annie (who also appears as a guest vocalist on ‘K-X-P II’).\nThe album is a record for the band that K-X-P grew into on stage. “That's where we unleash our power,” says Kaukolampi. “Pre first album shows were pretty static and minimal. Now it's totally all over the place, exploding energy. Free jazz, drone, noise, pop, rock.” K-X-P’s hypnotically pounding live shows tend to be improvisational and very loud. Given some of the conditions the band has played it, a simple formula is best: high energy level and pure honesty. They have gone on to support and tour with James Blake and Moon Duo, and shared a stage with some contemporary bands(such as: Serena Maneesh, Woven Hand, Turzi, Zombie Zombie, Suuns, Iceage, Kurt Vile & The Violators) as well are heros like Cluster, Konono N°1.
