ArtistInfo

Mogwai

Band, *1995 GB, Glasgow
Rock
A.k.a. Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, Martin Bulloch, John Cummings, Barry Burns

Mogwai (/ˈmɒɡwaɪ/) are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). The band typically compose lengthy guitar-based instrumental pieces that feature dynamic contrast, melodic bass guitar lines, and heavy use of distortion and effects. The band were for several years signed to renowned Glasgow indie label Chemikal Underground, and have been distributed by different labels such as Matador in the US and Play It Again Sam in the UK, but now use their own label Rock Action Records in the UK, and Sub Pop in North America. The band were frequently championed by John Peel from their early days, and recorded seven Peel Sess

Members

	Barry Burns p, voc GB
	Stuart Braithwaite g, zth *1976 GB
	John Cummings g GB
	Brendan O'Hare dr, voc, perc *1970 GB
	Martin Bulloch dr *1974 GB
	Dominic Aitchison b, eb *1976 GB