Garbage is an American alternative rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band, consisting of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig, is known for their blend of alternative rock with electronic and pop elements. Noted for Vig's production skills (previously demonstrated on Nirvana's "Nevermind" and Smashing Pumpkins' "Siamese Dream"), their self-titled debut album, released in 1995, had a significant impact on 1990s pop culture. The band's dark, atmospheric sound and Manson's distinctive vocals have made them a lasting influence in the alternative rock genre.