the objects of desire disbanded acrimoniously in early 1993, after which, mills went on a spiritual pilgrimage, backpacking around india. the trip had a profound effect on the guitarist, fostering a deep interest in indian culture and hinduism. upon returning to the uk he formed a new band named the kays, with bevan, winterhart, and mills' cousin saul dismont (son of the bermudan politician russell dismont) on vocals. the band's debut live performance was at the 1993 glastonbury festival. within a year, dismont had left the band, only to be replaced by organist jay darlington, who had previously been a member of several mod revival bands. after two years of touring and recording, the kays elected to change their name and musical direction.