Shooting Spires
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Shooting Spires is an American noise pop band from Brooklyn, New York. The group is a side project of B.J. Warshaw, best known as a member of Parts & Labor.
History
Warshaw began Shooting Spires as a solo project in 2007, and recorded a full-length album in between tours for Parts & Labor.[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1035139|pure_url=yes}} Shooting Spires] at Allmusic The self-titled album was released late that year on Cardboard Records, which is partly owned by the members of Parts & Labor. Following the release of the album, Warshaw assembled a four-piece ensemble for touring purposes; this group toured the United States in 2008 and appeared at SXSW.
The group's sound has been likened to Guided By Voices,[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1382867|pure_url=yes}} Album Review], Allmusic Brian Eno,[http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/3937 Review], Dusted Magazine David Bowie,[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/10820-shooting-spires/ Review], Pitchfork Media and TV on the Radio,[https://web.archive.org/web/20100101041509/http://www.avclub.com/articles/shooting-spires-shooting-spires,7444/ Review], The A.V. Club as well as to Parts & Labor.[http://drownedinsound.com/releases/11459/reviews/2539373- Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006014017/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/11459/reviews/2539373- |date=2012-10-06 }}, Drowned In Sound
Members
- B.J. Warshaw - vocals, keyboards
- Mat Lynch - guitar
- Emily Varlas - bass
- Jeff Ottenbacher - drums
Discography
- Shooting Spires (Cardboard Records, 2007)