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.[ 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,[ Album Review], Allmusic Brian Eno,Review, Dusted Magazine David Bowie,Review, Pitchfork Media and TV on the Radio,Review, The A.V. Club as well as to Parts & Labor.Review , Drowned In Sound
Members B.J. Warshaw - vocals, keyboards Mat Lynch - guitar Emily Varlas - bass Jeff Ottenbacher - drums
Discography Shooting Spires (Cardboard Records, 2007)
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