Bivouac - Monkey Sanctuary (Cynic)

What this video is

Bivouac were a Derby-based alternative rock trio who rose through the UK indie circuit in the early 1990s, recording three John Peel sessions and supporting Fugazi, The Jesus Lizard, and Sugar before signing to DGC/Geffen. 'Monkey Sanctuary (Cynic)' was released as a single from their 1995 major-label debut Full Size Boy — a record praised critically but commercially unsuccessful, leading to the band's dissolution.…

Why it matters

Represents the overlooked tier of UK post-grunge alternative — bands whose sonic and cultural credentials were strong but whose major-label commercial moment was brief. Bivouac's Husker Dü and Pixies-influenced guitar noise placed them within a lineage that preceded Britpop's dominance. This video…