), TomiLeppanen (drums), Anssi Nykänen (drums), and Tuomo Puranen (bass).

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 markingmystery revolving spot for drummer. K-X-P records nowadays with both drummers AnssiNykänen and Tomi Leppänen in the studio. There have been rare live concerts with both ofthem on stage, but Tomi Leppänen, has been the regular for most shows.

Both Kaukolampi and Puranen were part of Op:l Bastards, before forming K-X-P in

2006. Norweigian label Smalltown Supersound happened to hear some demos from a newproject led by Kaukolampi and was totally blown away. They started an intense chase foran album that lasted several years. As K-X-P themselves tell the story “The band startedforming around very loosely organized studio sessions based on programmed ideas of TimoKaukolampi. During a period of...let’s face it, years, the music slowly grew into the tracksthat ended up on the album.”

In 2010 the band released their first record, the self-titled K-X-P, earning favourable reviewsfrom Q, Future Music, Pitchfork and XLR8R. They describe their sound as “Original -Electronic - Motorhead - Space - Trance - Spiritual - Rock - Meditation - Freejazz.” Reviewsfrom the likes of Pitchfork, Mojo and Clash Magazine also define the sound as having astrong Krautrock element.

K-X-P mixes electronics, kraut, noise, rock and even rockabilly into a hypnotic andminimalistic motorik groove with references to bands like Spacemen £, This Heat, 23 Skiddo,Suicide and Neu! The band themselves name Raymond Scott, Moondog & Martin Rev asinspirations while making this album. Following the album’s release and critical acclaim, K-X-P toured Europe and the UK.

Hot on the heels of their debut album, the band signed to Melodic in Manchester and releaseda three-track EP entitled “Easy”. The band then toured Scandinavia in support of the newrelease.

The 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 bandrecorded in converted cinemas and traditional studios, surrounding themselves with vintageequipment, analogue electronics and - for the first time – analog step sequencers.Alongside the band, Kaukolampi has also worked on productions for Xenomania where hecomposed for, among others – Annie (who also appears as a guest vocalist on ‘K-X-P II’).

The album is a record for the band that K-X-P grew into on stage. “That's where weunleash our power,” says Kaukolampi. “Pre first album shows were pretty static andminimal. 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 andvery loud. Given some of the conditions the band has played it, a simple formula isbest: high energy level and pure honesty. They have gone on to support and tour withJames Blake and Moon Duo, and shared a stage with some contemporary bands(suchas: Serena Maneesh, Woven Hand, Turzi, Zombie Zombie, Suuns, Iceage, Kurt Vile& The Violators) as well are heros like Cluster, Konono N°1.

Following the release of "K-X-P II", the band will continue to support their releases with fulltours of all parts of the world where the album is available.