SPRING are kicking off their first UK tour in April, starting on the 19th at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham, in support of their second single “Bones”, releasing on May 1st. The band formed in Sheffield but are rooted in Leicester, and are building a following through a series of packed live shows up and down the country.
Along with SPRING’s other tracks, Bones is born from a commitment to writing music that is both immersive and deeply personal. Lyrically, it explores a sense of loss of control in life decisions, with the verse instrumental reflecting a restless tension as a build up to the chorus.
As SPRING explain:
“We kept this song fairly minimal in terms of instruments, focusing on the core three-piece and relying less on synth-sounds. That gives it the same raw energy as a lot of the alternative 90s bands we’re inspired by, like Joy Division and Ride.”
It was recorded by North-West based producer Joel Patchett, (Doves, The Orielles, Badly Drawn Boy) and mastered by Jim Spencer, whose credits include the likes of Johnny Marr and New Order.
Joel describes the band’s approach: “SPRING are harnessing genres across the board to create a gloomy driving sound that sets them apart from a lot of what’s happening in the scene right now.”
Formed as lifelong friends in Sheffield, SPRING have a rather unusual lineup, where the lead vocalist is also their drummer. Since their debut single “Watcher”, they’ve been writing extensively. “Bones” marks the next step, and the tour is their first real push into the wider UK live circuit. Shows are already confirmed across the country, and they’re kicking things off at The Sunflower Lounge on the 19th. Tickets are available here:
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Sunflower-Lounge/Spring/42257553
The release will be celebrated with a launch party at The Elephants Head in Camden on May 1st, marking the end of nearly two weeks on the road. They’ve already recorded beyond this single, and the momentum from the tour should carry them into the summer with more music to come.