Ike Yard, formed in 1980 in New York City, is an experimental band renowned for their innovative fusion of no wave, electronic, post-punk, and industrial sounds. The original lineup featured Stuart Argabright (drums, percussion, synthesizer, vocals), Kenneth Compton (bass, synthesizer, vocals), Fred Szymanski (synthesizers/programming), and Michael Diekmann (guitar, synthesizer). Drawing inspiration from krautrock pioneers like Can, the Neue Deutsche Welle movement exemplified by DAF, and the post-punk dub of Public Image Ltd. and Joy Division, Ike Yard crafted a distinctive sound that led them to become the first American band signed to the UK's Factory Records. Their self-titled 1982 album is celebrated for its minimalist and industrial aesthetic. After disbanding in 1983, the group reunited in 2007, releasing new material that continues to influence contemporary electronic and experimental music scenes. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Yard?utm_source=openai))