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.
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.
Warshaw began Shooting Spires as a solo project in 2007, and recorded a full-length album in between tours for Parts & Labor. [1] The self-titled album was released late that year on Cardboard Records, which is partly owned by the members of Parts & Labor. [1] 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. [1]
The group's sound has been likened to Guided By Voices, [2] Brian Eno, [3] David Bowie, [4] and TV on the Radio, [5] as well as to Parts & Labor. [6]
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