Zabrinski were an alternative rock band from Carmarthen and Cardiff, Wales. They formed in the late 1990s and released four albums before splitting up in 2007."Zabrinski Biography", BBC, retrieved 1 November 2008 (archived version retrieved 6 December 2009)
History Misnamed after the 1970 film Zabriskie Point, the band was formed by school friends Matthew Durbridge (vocals, guitar), Iwan Morgan (electronica/keyboards), and Gareth Richardson (guitar) in Carmarthen.Stephens, Huw (2007) "Saying goodbye to Zabrinski and packing up lots of new music for my summer hols", Western Mail, 27 July 2007, retrieved 6 December 2009 They relocated to Cardiff and took on further members, Rhun Lenny (bass) and Owain Jones (drums).Strong, Martin C. (2003) "The Great Indie Discography", Canongate, Their debut album, Screen Memories was released on their own Microgram label, and led to a deal with Ankst. In March 2001, the band's Ankst debut, Yeti was released, described by the South Wales Echo as "a collection of 10 tracks just bristling with ambition",Stokes, Alison (2002) "Band takes big steps with Yeti", South Wales Echo, 11 January 2002, p. 38 and the band also recorded a session for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show.Zabrinski Peel Session details, Keeping It Peel, BBC Yeti drew comparisons with such varied artists as New Order, Aphex Twin, and Flaming Lips.Raggett, Ned "[ Yeti Review]", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation The same year, they supported Gorky's Zygotic Mynci on their UK tour, and they also toured several times with Super Furry Animals. They were nominated for three Welsh Music Awards in 2001."Lostprophets to bosh at Welsh Music Awards bash", South Wales Echo, 30 November 2001, p. 42 The band's third album, Koala Ko-ordination was issued in 2002 now with Kris Jenkins on keyboards, with comparisons again to Flaming Lips, and also to Super Furry Animals and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.Raggett, Ned "[ Koala Ko-ordination Review]", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation"Friday sounds: New sounds", South Wales Echo, 13 December 2002, p. 36 The album was described as "Very strange. Rather marvellous" by the Sunday Times,Cairns, Dan (2003) "On record", Sunday Times, 12 January 2003 and "a beguiling album that is both smart and warm" by the Daily Express."CD Round-Up", Daily Express, 3 January 2003 The band's last album, Ill Gotten Game was released in 2005, and was described by the BBC as "a many faceted work of wonder", but disappointing sales contributed to the band splitting up in 2007.Goodden, Joe (2005) "Ill Gotten Game review", BBC], retrieved 1 November 2008 The band's final performance was at the Gwyl Macs Fest in Carmarthen on 1 September 2007.Allen, Gavin (2007) "Zabrinski's point means no return", South Wales Echo, 30 August 2007
In February 2018, the band tweeted that they will be releasing new music later in the year.
Discography Albums Screen Memories (2000) Microgram Yeti (2001) Ankst Koala Ko-ordination (2002) Ankst Ill Gotten Game (2005) Ankstmusic
Singles "Freedom of the Hiway" (2001) Booby Trap Executive Decision EP
Compilations "Celwyddwalt" on Kat Vox:A CD To Celebrate 20 Years of timmi-kat ReCoRDS (2011) timmi-kat ReCoRDS
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