Zelienople Is An American Psychedelic Drone Band Formed In Chicago Il In 1998 Out Of The Ashes Of Several Failed Rock Bands. Keyboardist / Clarinetist Brian Harding Bassist / Synth Player Matt Christensen And Drummer Mike Weis Came Together Out Of A Similar Dislike For Their Previous Experiences And A Love For Drone-Based Jazz. Combining Their Many Strange And Psychedelic Influences Into A Lean Sound The Group Gigged Around Chicago Until A Chance To Record For Loose Thread Gave Them The Chance To Release Pajama Avenue Their Debut In The Spring Of 2002. A Series Of Albums Followed.