Which band formed earlier, Goldfinger or Enter Shikari?
Goldfinger (band) Goldfinger is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California that formed in 1994. The band is widely considered to have been a contributor to the movement of third-wave ska, a mid-1990s revitalization in the popularity of ska. However, the releases of "Open Your Eyes" and "Disconnection Notice", have been more commonly placed as punk rock genre. Apart from the band's music, Goldfinger is also noted for their political activism, particularly in the area of animal rights.
Mogwai Mogwai ( ) 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 Glasgow 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 Sessions between 1996 and 2004. Peel also recorded a brief introduction for the compilation "".