Shooting Spires

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.^[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]

Members

• B.J. Warshaw - vocals, keyboards
• Mat Lynch - guitar
• Emily Varlas - bass
• Jeff Ottenbacher - drums

Discography

• Shooting Spires (Cardboard Records, 2007)

References