Zumpano
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Zumpano was a Canadian band specializing in power pop that gained prominence during the 1990s.
The group's sound bore resemblance to peers such as Sloan and The Super Friendz, and its lineup included vocalist and guitarist Carl Newman, keyboard player Michael Ledwidge, bassist Stefan Niemann, and drummer Jason Zumpano.
Established in 1992 following the dissolution of their former band Glee—disbanded due to concerns over artistic authenticity despite moderate achievements—Zumpano and Ledwidge were joined by Newman, who was concurrently involved with Superconductor.
In 1994, the band secured a contract with Sub Pop Records, aligning with fellow Canadian groups like Eric's Trip, Jale, and The Hardship Post as the label shifted focus away from grunge. They produced two albums under Sub Pop before parting ways. Subsequently, Newman launched The New Pornographers in 2000, while Jason Zumpano went on to create Sparrow in 2003 and Attics and Cellars in 2007. Both artists have pursued solo careers and appeared in Low Self-Esteem Girl, a 2000 film directed by Blaine Thurier.
Albums
- Look What the Rookie Did (1995)
- Goin' Through Changes (1996)
Singles & EPs
- Zumpano (1993) – independently released cassette
- Wraparound Shades (1994, Sub Pop) – 7" single
- The Only Reason Under The Sun (1996, Murderecords) – 7" single
Compilations
- Twisted (1997, Poster Girl Records) – featured "The Moment Business" on a four-band split single