Geneva

Geneva formed in Aberdeen in 1992, Andrew Montgomery, Steven Dora, Stuart Evans, Douglas Caskie, and Keith Graham developing a sound that drew on melodic indie rock and post-Britpop in ways that were immediately distinctive. Montgomery's voice was the band's defining characteristic — a soaring, emotional falsetto that recalled Jeff Buckley and gave their songs a grandeur that set them apart from most of their contemporaries.

They were signed to Nude Records and released a series of singles that earned strong reviews and radio play. 'No One Speaks' (1997) became their best-known track — a melodically irresistible indie rock song built around Montgomery's extraordinary voice. Their debut album 'Further' (1997) was a strong record that earned good reviews but limited commercial success despite the quality of the songwriting.

Geneva released one further album, 'Weather Underground' (1999), before dissolving. They are one of the more fondly remembered acts of the late-1990s British indie scene — a band with a genuinely exceptional vocalist and strong melodic gifts who deserved considerably more success than they achieved. 'Further' in particular rewards rediscovery.