The Perishers

The Perishers were a British rock band from Liverpool, with Mike Whitaker on vocals and guitar, his brother Joe on bass, Jonny Brookes on guitar, and Stuart Baxter on drums. They started playing pubs and clubs around the early 2000s, working through the usual financial struggles that come with trying to make a living from music.

Their debut album 'Love Too Much' came out in 2001, followed by records like 'The Weight of the World' in 2004 and 'Let There Be Light' in 2006. They kept putting out albums through 2016, when they released 'Unfinished Business' and then disbanded. Their song 'Trouble Sleeping' got some attention for dealing with domestic violence, which wasn't a common subject in rock at the time.

They had a run of songs that connected with listeners who liked their particular blend of rock - tracks like 'Nothing Like You and I,' 'Sway,' and 'Pills' showed their range from moody ballads to more driving arrangements. The band's music found its audience among alternative rock fans who appreciated their straightforward approach to writing about difficult subjects without much pretense.