Pest are a band on the Ninja Tune independent record label, playing electronic music with tinges of jazz, funk and hip-hop. The band consists of Matt Chandler (guitars), Benjamin Mallott (DJ / keys, Thomas Marriott (trombone) and Wayne Urquhart (cello)

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

History

Chandler and Marriott grew up together in Matlock, Derbyshire, England. Chandler studied music in Liverpool, and Marriott in London. It was there that Marriott met the others and the band began.

After releasing their first music on white labels, they were signed to Ninja Tune and have released two albums so far.

Discography

Albums

• Necessary Measures (March 24, 2003)
• All Out Fall Out (September 12, 2005)

Singles

• Slap on Tap (December 3, 2001)
• Jefferson Shuffle (January 13, 2003)
• Chicken Spit (September 22, 2003)
• Pat Pong (July 18, 2005)
• Wuju (November 21, 2005)

External links

• Official site
• Ninja Tune website
• Adrian Josey's site Saffrolla Sounds Record Label
• Matt Chandler's website
• Ben Mallott's website