The Dreaming Spires

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The Dreaming Spires are a British band, based in Oxfordshire, known for their
distinctive harmonies, roots-infused sound, and Americana-tinged indie rock. Their
music has drawn comparisons to artists such as Big Star, Gram Parsons, Teenage
Fanclub, and The Byrds, incorporating elements of Americana, country, folk/rock,
and classic 60s pop.
The Dreaming Spires marked their eagerly awaited return with the release of their
new album, 'Normal Town', on November 7th through Clubhouse Records, the
band's third album and their first new music in nearly a decade.
Exploring themes of home, nostalgia, alienation and the beauty of the everyday, the
record blends 60s rock ‘n’ roll influences, nodding to the Who, Jeff Lynne and the
Everly Brothers, and chamber pop accents underpinned by a subtle layer of political
commentary, with tracks like ‘Normalisation’, ‘21st Century Light Industrial’ and the
title track ‘Normal Town’, which pays homage to their hometown of Didcot, once
dubbed "the most normal town in England."
Brothers Robin and Joe Bennett previously formed the Oxfordshire indie band
Goldrush in the early 2000s, which signed to Virgin Records. Over the last decade,
they have toured the world as part of Saint Etienne's live band and the award-
winning group Bennett Wilson Poole. Jamie Dawson drums for touring US artists
such as Annie Keating and Carter Sampson, while Tom Collison also plays keys in
Danny & the Champions of the World. Nick Fowler is band member of choice for the
likes of Gaz Coombes and Peter Buck.
“Perfect for letting the wind blow back your hair as you cruise that four-lane freeway
down the West Coast of Oxfordshire...”
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Shindig!
“A lot of people are going to feel seen by Normal Town”
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The Morning Star
“Flavours of Big Star, The Byrds and Grandaddy can all be heard amongst lyrics
dealing with fading high streets, the quiet exasperation of zero hours contracts and
questionable town planning.”
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MOJO