Bivouac (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Headquarters | Derby , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Bivouac was a British alternative rock group originating from Derby, active throughout the 1990s. They initially issued two albums under the independent label Elemental before joining DGC/Geffen to release their 1995 record Full Size Boy.
History
The band's founding members included Paul Yeadon (vocals, guitar), Granville Marsden (bass), and Antony Hodgkinson (drums). After signing with Elemental, they launched their debut EP in May 1992. Drawing inspiration from American bands such as Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth, and The Pixies, their musical style corresponded with the rising grunge movement in the United States. They supported tours for acts like Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard. Their first full-length album, Tuber, was released in 1993. Following their contract with DGC, drummer Keith York took over from Hodgkinson. The July 1995 release of Full Size Boy received favorable critical attention but did not achieve strong sales, resulting in their dismissal from the label and eventual breakup.
After disbanding, Yeadon concentrated on music production through The Moot, working with bands including Send More Paramedics, and established The Wireless Stores, which produced an EP and an album in 2003 and 2006 respectively. Alongside York, he also contributed to groups such as Pitchshifter. Hodgkinson became known for his role as "Tony the Interpretative Dancer" during performances with Nirvana. Marsden later made unreleased demo recordings available online.
The band reunited in 2016 to perform live shows and release a new EP.
Albums
- Tuber (1993), Elemental
- Full Size Boy (1995), Geffen
Singles and EPs
- ABC EP (1992), Elemental
- "Slack" 12" (1992), Elemental
- "Good Day Song" (1993), Elemental
- "The Bell Foundry" (1993), Elemental
- Marked and Tagged EP (1994), Elemental
- "Thinking" (1995), Geffen
- "Monkey Sanctuary" (1995), Geffen
- "Deep Blue Sea Surround" (2016), Reckless Yes
Compilations
- Derby and Joan (1993), Elemental – featuring tracks from the ABC EP and "Slack" 12"