Neil Halstead is an English songwriter and musician. He was a founding member of Slowdive, a band often regarded as the epitomy of the Shoegazer movement. Following the disbanding of Slowdive, some members of Slowdive (including longtime friend and musical collaborator Rachel Goswell) formed Mojave 3. Mojave 3 was stylistically distinct from Slowdive and may be stylistically regarded as British country /folk. He is currently the principal singer and songwriter in Mojave 3, also playing guitar in the band. In 2002, 4AD released a solo album, Sleeping on Roads. Following his departure from 4AD, a second solo album, Oh! Mighty Engine was released by Brushfire Records on July 29, 2008.