Venial is a solo project formed in 2003 by Clive Goddard, formerly singer and guitarist with Chocolate Teapot, keyboard/vocalist with Diatribe and later The Appliances. Venial\'s music is deliberately diverse in style, moving through dub, dance and electronica, and incorporating the occasional jazz time signature. Guest musicians include regular collaborator, guitarist John Mitchell (The Appliances, Kaya etc) & Kevin Olive.