Imagine Shellac if they were pirates, or a submarine crewed by members of Fugazi and Jawbox, and you’re on your way to nailing down the Ivory Springer sound. Beautifully composed, articulate shipwrecks of songs with lyrics encompassing sea spray, portholes and press-ganging – maybe it’s the sea air down in Bristol that inspires. God bless the good ship Ivory Springer, and all who sail in her.
Members:
Stuart: Six strings and shouting
Paul: Hits things
Rob: Four strings and mumbling
Location: Bristol
Formed: 1990 [read more...]