Githead is notable as a rather unlikely musical collaboration that includes Wire's Colin Newman as well as electronic musician Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) alongside ex-Minimal Compact members Malka Spigel and Max Franken. Band Lineup · Malka Spigel - bass, vocals · Robin Rimbaud - guitar · Max Franken - drums · Colin Newman - vocals, guitar Biography The appearance of Githead and the release of their debut EP Headgit in 2004 surprised many, mainly because of the unlikely 'line up' and the fact that they operate in a pop & rock environment rather than a purely experimental one. The band's genesis was in the proverbial 'one off' as part of the celebrations of the Swim ~ label's 10th anniversary at the ICA, but it quickly became apparent that the band was more than a mere collection of individuals and that it was able to generate its own style. Initial