Iko (band)

Iko
Origin Exeter, Devon, England, UK
Genres Rock, Alternative, Progressive
Years active 2005-2012
Associated acts Buffseeds
Website www.ikomusic.com
Members Kieran Scragg
Neil Reed

Iko were an English rock band from Exeter, Devon.[1] Formed in 2005 the band consisted of Kieran Scragg (lead vocals and guitar) and Neil Reed (piano and keyboards).[2]

Scragg and Reed had been members of the just disbanded indie-rock band Buffseeds signed to Fantastic Plastic Records.[3]

In 2007 Iko signed a deal with the Danish record label Copenhagen Records[4] which allowed them to tour the Scandinavian countries.[5]

Iko released two studio albums: I Am Zero (2006), and Ludo Says Hi (2009) then disbanded due to artistic differences.[6]

Discography

Albums

  • 2006: I Am Zero
  • 2009: Ludo Says Hi

EPs

  • 2009: Ctrl Alt Delete

References

  1. ↑ Laura Joint on BBC Devon: Devon band aiming high
  2. ↑ Rightround.com: Interview with Kieran Scragg of Iko
  3. ↑ Buffseeds had the track "Sparkle Me" from their debut album The Picture Show placed in ABC's Grey’s Anatomy, in Season 1 episode 5 ("Shake Your Groove Thing"). The song also featured in One Tree Hill, Season 2 Episode 8 "Truth, Bitter Truth" and the French movie Pièce Montée (2010)
  4. ↑ Laura Joint on BBC Devon: Iko get record deal
  5. ↑ Laura Joint on BBC Devon: Iko's bigger sound
  6. ↑ ABC.com: Iko featured song
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