Slowdive is an English rock band formed in 1989 that gained critical acclaim and recognition for their shoegaze sound during the 1990s. They are renowned for their contributions to the ‘Dream Pop’ genre which incorporated elements of ethereal and dreampop among others. The band consists of members Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell, Christian Savill, Nick Chaplin, and Simon Scott. Some of their most popular releases, including 1993’s Souvlaki, and the 1995 EP 5 EP, achieved a great level of commercial success in Europe and certain parts of the United States. Although they disbanded in 1995, they reformed to great fanfare in 2014 and have since released their fourth studio album Slowdive (2017). They are widely respected and renowned among industry peers, and their influence on modern music can still be heard throughout many artists' works today.