Sam Prekop


Sam Prekop is an American rock/pop musician in the band The Sea and Cake. He also has released four solo albums.

Early life

Prekop was born in London, but grew up in Chicago. He studied at the Kansas City Art Institute.

Career

Shrimp Boat

Back in Chicago, Prekop formed the band Shrimp Boat, which was active from 1988 to 1993.

The Sea and Cake

After Shrimp Boat dissolved in 1993, Sam Prekop and Eric Claridge formed The Sea and Cake, and recruited Archer Prewitt and John McEntire.

Solo career

Prekop enlisted the help of Jim O'Rourke to produce his self-titled first solo album in 1999. Bassist Josh Abrams, drummer Chad Taylor, and guitarist Archer Prewitt also contributed their talents. The album was described as soft and breezy, with tinges of Brazilian pop. IN April that year Prekop performed with Aerial M in Toronto.
In 2005, Who's Your New Professor featured drummer Chad Taylor and cornetist Rob Mazurek, bassist Josh Abrams, and The Sea and Cake bandmates Archer Prewitt and John McEntire on guitar and drums, respectively.
Old Punch Card primarily featured modular synthesizer.
Released in 2015, The Republic further explored the emotional possibilities of the modular synthesizer. The first nine tracks were assembled as part of an art installation by the artist David Hartt also called The Republic.

Personal life

His father is the photographer Martin Prekop. He has two brothers, the furniture designer Hank Prekop and the painter Zak Prekop.

Discography