Mt. Desolation is a British alt-country band formed by Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin, members of the rock band Keane, as a side-project. Their self-titled debut album was released on October 18, 2010. When performing live, the band consists variously of: Tim Rice-Oxley - Vocals, Piano (Keane) Jesse Quin - Vocals, Guitar (Keane), (Jesse Quin & The Mets) Andrew Lowe - Bass Fimbo - Drums John Roderick - BVs, Guitar (The Long Winters) Pete Roe - Keys, BVs