Moist (band)

For other uses, see Moist.

Moist
Moist performing in 2019
Moist performing in 2019
Background information
OriginVancouver, Canada
GenresAlternative rock,[1] power pop,[2] grunge[3]
Years active1992–2001, 2013–present
LabelsEMI (1994–2001)
Universal (2014)
Known Accomplice (2021–present)
Members
  • David Usher
  • Mark Makoway
  • Kevin Young
  • Jeff Pearce
  • Francis Fillion
  • Jonathan Gallivan
Past members
  • Jamie Kaufmann
  • Paul Wilcox
  • Louis Lalancette
  • Chris Taylor-Munro
Websitemoistonline.com

Moist is a Canadian rock band that formed in 1992. It consists of David Usher as lead vocalist, Mark Makoway on lead guitars, Jonathan Gallivan on guitars, Kevin Young on keyboards, Francis Fillion on drums, and Jeff Pearce on bass. Drummer Paul Wilcox left the band just before its hiatus in 2000.[4]

Moist was signed by EMI Music in 1994 and released three studio albums in the 1990s, becoming a staple of Canadian rock music. Shortly after releasing a compilation album in 2001, the band underwent an unplanned hiatus for over a decade, and then became officially re-established in June 2013.[5] Shortly after reuniting, the band began work on their fourth studio album, entitled Glory Under Dangerous Skies, which was released in 2014. Their fifth album, End of the Ocean, was released in January 2022.[6]

The band has been nominated for ten Juno Awards, winning two.[7] Between 1996 and 2016, Moist was among the top 50 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 20 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.[8]

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  2. ^ Wilton, Chad (October 5, 1995). "POLARPALOOZAIN WHICH AN ANCHORAGE LAW CLERK GATECRASHES A ROCK FESTIVAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT". Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Two Hours Traffic, Chance the Rapper and King Krule Lead This Week's Can't Miss Concerts". Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  4. ^ Bliss, Karen (December 12, 2000). "Moist's drummer quits band". Canoe Jam. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Hart, Courtney (September 17, 2013). "Moist "The Resurrection" 2013 Tour Dates Announced". Kingston Herald. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  6. ^ Thiessen, Brock (April 2, 2021). "Moist Return with Their First New Album Since 2014". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Awards". junoawards.ca. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  8. ^ "NIELSEN MUSIC & BILLBOARD PRESENT CANADA 150 CHARTS" (PDF). bdsradio.com. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2020.