Moose

Moose formed in London in 1990, Russell Yates's warm vocals and the band's melodic guitar sound giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They signed to Hut Records and released their debut single 'Cool Breeze' in 1991. The sound was shoegaze-influenced but more melodic and direct than many of their contemporaries — closer to the pop end of the spectrum.

'XYZ' (1992) was the debut album — a strong collection that showed the band's range. 'Do You Remember?', 'Jack', and 'This River Will Never Run Dry' were all excellent. The album received strong reviews but limited commercial attention. 'High Ball Me!' (1992) and 'Honey Bee' (1993) followed, each showing the band developing their sound.

Moose split in 1995, leaving behind a small but perfectly formed catalogue. Yates has spoken about the band's failure to break through despite consistent critical support. Their records have aged well and continue to attract new listeners through streaming platforms.