Utah Saints

Utah Saints formed in Leeds in 1989, Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt developing a sound that drew on house, techno, and rock in ways that felt completely original. Their use of samples — particularly vocal samples from Kate Bush and other artists — was inventive and effective. They signed to ffrr Records and released a series of singles that built a devoted following.

'What Can You Do for Me' (1991) and 'Something Good' (1992) were both top ten hits. 'Something Good' — built around a sample of Kate Bush's 'Something Good' — became one of the most recognisable British dance singles of the decade. The debut album 'Utah Saints' (1992) was a strong collection of euphoric, sample-heavy dance music.

Utah Saints have continued to record and perform, their euphoric dance music remaining as effective as ever. They reformed in 2000 and have continued to tour. Their influence on subsequent British electronic music is considerable.