Rialto

Rialto formed in London in 1995, Louis Eliot, Jonny Bull, Julian Taylor, and Pete Cuthbert developing a sound rooted in Britpop and indie rock that was immediately melodic and emotionally direct. Eliot's vocals were warm and expressive, and the band's songs combined melodic directness with a lyrical depth that gave them a distinctive identity within the late-1990s British indie scene.

They were signed to EastWest Records and released their self-titled debut album (1998) to strong reviews — a melodically rich Britpop record that produced 'Monday Morning 5:19' and established them as one of the most underrated new British acts. 'Monday Morning 5:19' in particular was one of the most emotionally powerful British singles of the late 1990s — a song of genuine beauty that deserved far greater commercial success.

Rialto dissolved in 2000 following commercial disappointment. They are remembered as one of the most underrated acts of the late-1990s British indie scene — a band whose combination of melodic gifts, emotional directness, and Eliot's warm vocals produced music of genuine beauty that rewards rediscovery.