Drugstore

The Profile

Drugstore are a British alternative rock band formed in London in 1993, fronted by Brazilian singer-bassist Isabel Monteiro. They are known for the 1998 single El President featuring Thom Yorke, and albums including Drugstore (1995), White Magic for Lovers (1998), Songs for the Jetset (2001), and Anatomy (2011).

Formed in London in 1993; led by Isabel Monteiro (vocals, bass). Collaborated with Thom Yorke on the 1998 single El President. Returned with the album Anatomy in 2011.

Two enthusiastic reviews focus on Drugstore’s late-90s/early-2000s peak. White Magic for Lovers is praised as the band’s most inspired work, with orchestral swells, a lo‑fi counterpart, and the standout single El President featuring Thom Yorke. Songs for the Jet Set is framed as intimate and unpretentious, built on acoustic guitars, xylophone, and cello, recorded quickly in eleven May days. Highlights include Baby Don’t Hurt Yourself, The Party Is Over, and Wayward Daughter, with a few weaker cuts noted.