Looner is an American

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duo formed in 2001 in

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, United States. The band, composed of Angel Roché Jr. and Zoë Roché (formerly Zoë Poledouris), are husband and wife, and classify their music as "Steady Alternative Rock." The group has performed live concert shows and headlined their own United States Tour. Over time, the twosome has also included other musicians for live and recorded sessions. Looner's discography includes singles, EPs, and full-length albums.

Background

The two bandmembers met in 2000 and formed Looner shortly thereafter. Zoë, the daughter of Basil Poledouris, had a song "Into It" featured in the movie ''Starship Troopers''. Angel toured as drummer for

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's solo release ''Trust No One'' on

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and has recorded and toured on percussion for Ziggy Marley internationally for over a decade. Angel performs on Ziggy's 2013

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winning album ''Ziggy Marley: In Concert''. In 2009, Damon Ramirez formerly from

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joined the duo on keyboards. In the summer of 2004, Looner toured with Ziggy Marley as part of the Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival. In 2009, Looner headlined their own US tour in support of their single release "I Love My Tamagotchee!" In 2010, Looner produced the ''Pain & Joy'' album for Krister Axel. Ziggy Marley has been a producer of Looner's and co-wrote the single "Home" with Zoë and Angel which was released in early 2014. Angel & Zoë perform the song on Season 3 of the

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show ''Blue''. Also in 2014, Magnolia Pictures' animated film ''

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'' featured the song "Why Am I So Scared", which was written for the film by Looner. According to the band's Facebook, to date, Looner has released three EPs, two albums and multiple singles.

Discography

Albums, EPs and singles

* ''Follow The Looner'', Avian Recording Company (2003) * ''Rules'', Avian Recording Company (2004) * ''The Greatest Weakness'', Avian Recording Company (2006) * "I Love My Tamagotchee" (single), Avian Recording Company (2009) * "Dutchie" ("Tamagotchee" B-side), Avian Recording Company (2009) * "Home" (single), Avian Recording Company (2014) * ''Why Am I So Scared'' (soundtrack album), Varèse Sarabande (2014) * ''Year Of the Ox'', Avian Recording Company (2015)

References

External links

Official website

High Times

Nerdy Frames

Buzzbands.la

Avian Recording Company

Las Cruces Sun-News
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