Lush

Lush formed in London in the late 1980s around Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson, who met in college. They were joined by bassist Phil King and drummer Chris Acland. The band's early sound drew from the ethereal textures of Cocteau Twins and the dense guitar layers of My Bloody Valentine, which placed them within the British shoegaze and dream pop circles emerging at the time.

Their debut album 'Gala' arrived in 1990, featuring the single 'Sweetness And Light.' That track, with its shimmering guitars and Berenyi's airy vocals, became something of an indie anthem. Lush followed with albums like 'Spooky' in 1992 and 'Split' in 1994, which included the song 'De Luxe.'

Their music often dealt with themes of relationships and introspection, wrapped in a hazy, guitar-heavy production. Songs like 'Ciao!' and 'Hypocrite' reflect that blend of melodic pop sensibility and layered noise. The band's lineup remained consistent through these releases, with Berenyi and Anderson handling most of the songwriting.