Ghyslaine Cordrey

Acclaimed Oxfordshire five-piece The Dreaming Spires are set to mark their eagerly awaited return with the release of their new album, ‘Normal Town’, on November 7th through Clubhouse Records. This will be the band’s third album and their first new music in nearly a decade. ‘Normal Town’ was self-produced at various locations in their hometown of Didcot, with some overdubs contributed by keyboard player Tom at his home in the Scottish Borders. The album was mastered by Tony Poole, known for his work with Starry Eyed & Laughing and Bennett Wilson Poole. The Dreaming Spires are a British band 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. 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. “The Dreaming Spires have a familiar sound, one that seems to sit at the fringes of recollection. Perhaps it’s the cast involved. The band are an offshoot of Goldrush and Danny & The Champions Of The World, with their sound reflecting the shimmering, acoustic side of those projects.” – CLASH MAGAZINE In addition to their standout live performances, the band have been busy immersing themselves in various creative projects. This year, The Dreaming Spires celebrate their return with an impressive new record and UK tour in November, marking the next chapter in their illustrious journey. Normal Town UK Tour https://thedreamingspires.co.uk/ 6th November, The Water Rats, London – Album Launch 7th November, Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot 8th November, Great Easton Village Hall, Great Easton 12th November, The Eagle Inn, Salford, Manchester  13th November, The Rum Shack, Glasgow 15th November, Music in the Hall,  Bewdley