Additional and contributing members of Sukia have included:
Edy Lopez: Congas, Guatemalismo/
Melanie Raugust: Flute, Vocals/
Dave Wakefield: Original Guitarist/
Tina Moreno: Vocals/
Brian Markentel: Sitar/
Glen Stiernelof: Guitar/
Jerry Finn: Bongos/
Terri Harris: Vocals/
J-Sun: Vocals/
Michaela: Vocals/
Tommy Grenas: Moog/
The German Girl: Vocals (lost track)/
The Captain: Gary Impersonation/
Pussycat: Nudismo/
Chuck: Naked Saxophone (live)/
Grady Runyan: Guitar (live)/
Bek Hansen: Synth (live)
Influences
Pungent Stench’s toilet habits.
Sigue Sigue Sputnik’s hairspray.
Meco Monardo’s chest toupee.
and Jane Birkin’s merkin.
//Not influences but fellow travelers:
Marty’s Sexual Organs, Moog Cookbook, Stereolab, Tipsy, Optiganally Yours, Add N To "X", Anubian Lights, Stereo Total, Money Mark, Quintron
Sukia hails from Camarillo, California.
The only released album is Contacto Espacial Con El Tercer Sexo (1996), on Nickelbag records in the United States, through Mo Wax in the United Kingdom, and Toys Factory in Japan. The second album "You Think You Really Want This?" or "Big American Cock" has not been released. The EP-length soundtrack for a movie by the director Eric Sachs, is unreleased as well. They have also appeared on various compilations. They take their name from an Italian satanic vampire paranormal porno comic book, which was being issued out of Colombia when discovered by the band at the local Somis burrito joint. Eclectic in nature, powered by analog synths and toy keyboards, rhythms driven by home-maker organs and casios, their music tends to drift towards the erotic.
Produced by themselves and Jerry Finn (of Green Day & Rancid fame) with two tracks co-produced by the Dust Brothers, Sukia have gained a cult following from the release of the above titled album and also re-mixed versions of the songs "Gary Super Macho" and "The Dream Machine". They were nominated for "Best New Dance Band of 1998" for the Gary Super Macho video at the Billboard magazine music video awards against two 'N Sync videos. The infamous "Greek Cut" of the Gary video was played before the attendees. 'N-Stync won.
No, I saw you in Los Angeles when I was living there. Can't remember the name of the club, though. Maybe I saw you several times? Things are a bit blurry...
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