Zabrinski were a Welsh alternative rock band who were misnamed after the 1970 film Zabriskie Point. The band were formed by school friends Matthew Durbridge (vocals, guitar), Iwan Morgan (electronica/keyboards), and Gareth Richardson (guitar).
They relocated to Cardiff, Wales, and took on further members, Rhun Lenny (bass) and Owain Jones (drums). Their debut album, Screen Memories was released on their own Microgram label, and led to a deal with Ankst.
In March 2001, the band's Ankst debut, Yeti was released. Yeti drew comparisons with such varied artists as New Order, Aphex Twin, and Flaming Lips. The same year, they supported Gorky's Zygotic Mynci on their UK tour.
The band's third album, Koala Ko-ordination was issued in 2002 now with Kris Jenkins on keyboards, with comparisons again to Flaming Lips, and also to Super Furry Animals. The band's latest album, Ill Gotten Game was released in 2005, and was described by the BBC as "a many faceted work of wonder", but disappointing sales contributed to the band splitting up in 2007.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played Zabrinski 's record in November 2000 via their debut album, 'Screen Memories'. The album was later nominated by Peel as one of his records of the month for November 2000 (Peel's Record Box). Their single, 'Freedom Of The Hiway', was also nominated by Peel as one of his records of the month for March 2001 (Peel's Record Box). The band also recorded a session for Peel's programme in March 2001.
Sessions[]
1. Recorded: 2001-03-18. First Broadcast: 19 April 2001
- Angen Cyfrifianell / It Was Big When It Burst / Freedom Of The Highway
Other Shows Played[]
- 14 November 2000: Absence Makes The Mind Wander (LP - Screen Memories) Microgram
- 16 November 2000 (Radio Eins): Absence Makes The Mind Wander (LP - Screen Memories) Microgram
- 28 November 2000: Melody Made (album - Screen Memories) Microgram
- 30 November 2000 (Radio Eins): Melody Made (album - Screen Memories) Microgram
- 20 December 2000: Echoes And Wells (CD – Screen Memories) Microgram
- 2001
- 27 March 2001: Freedom of the Hiway (CD Single) Boobytrap
- 05 April 2001 (Radio Eins): Freedom of the Hiway (CD Single) Boobytrap
See Also[]
- Sesiynau Cymraeg John Peel: Angen Cyfrifianell (Peel session)