Formed in Columbia, MO in 1999 by Shannon Mercer and Brian Coughlin (former Ditch Witch guys). They convinced friend, Steve Ruffin to join them and thus SKXL became the normal kind of band…

…the kind with a bass player. Steve also brought along his theremin and some tape loops and the other two made him play keyboards. So, maybe not that normal.

Releases

Sofa Kit XL - Day of the Race

A very tasty hybrid of roots rock and indie rock, with theremin tape loops and synthesizers brought forth by two ex-members of the Columbia, Missouri greats, Ditch Witch. Recorded both in Missouri and in Oklahoma (the latter by Trent Bell, who also produced...

Sofa Kit XL - Heated Electronic Break-Up

From the lurching yet somehow delicate guitar riff that opens the record, to the vibraphone/distorted guitar interplay that closes it, "Heated Electronic Break-Up" is a carefully crafted listening experience, in 32 minutes and 23 seconds. The guitars...

Sofa Kit XL - SKXL Single

This one has gotten lost in the mists of time. We know it was out there, and was used as a college radio promo, but beyond that, until a copy surfaces around here, we don't have much other detail. -ism CD 0073 Released: We don't remember Format:...