Kosheen

The Profile

Kosheen are a British electronic group from Bristol, formed in 1998 by producers Markee Substance (Mark Morrison) and Darren “Decoder” Beale with Welsh vocalist Sian Evans. Blending drum & bass, trip hop and pop sensibilities, they broke through with the album Resist (2001) and singles like “Hide U”, “Catch” and “Hungry.”

Formed in Bristol, England; core members: Sian Evans (vocals), Darren “Decoder” Beale, Mark “Markee Substance” Morrison; studio albums include Resist (2001), Kokopelli (2003), Damage (2007), Independence (2012), Solitude (2013).

Two upbeat reviews salute Kosheen’s electronic craft: the debut Resist gets praised for pure dance-floor lift, while Kokopelli is lauded as darker, intimate, and guitar-tinged. Highlights cited include Wish, Avalanche, Wasting My Time, and Coming Home. Strong vocals by Sian Evans and Bristol-scene DNA are front and center.