Pest (band)

Pest
OriginLondon, England
GenresFunk
Electro
Nu-Jazz
trip hop
Years active2001–present
LabelsNinja Tune
MembersBen Mallott
Matt Chandler
Tom Marriott
Wayne Urquhart
Vesa Haapanen
Past membersAdrian Josey
WebsiteHome page

Pest are a band from South London, formerly signed to Ninja Tune, writing and playing music that mixes elements of funk, electronica, jazz and breakbeat.[1] The band consists of Ben Mallott (DJ and keyboards), Matt Chandler (guitar), Tom Marriott (trombone), Wayne Urquhart (cello) and Vesa Haapanen (drums).

Former band member Adrian Josey (aka Pasta/Saffrolla) worked as DJ, co-producer, lyricist and vocalist on albums Necessary Measures, All Out Fall Out, early singles, and distribution of the band's pre-signed white labels.

  1. ^ Bush, John. "Pest biography". allmusic.com. Retrieved 20 April 2012.