“Cinematic, breathtaking and beautiful” ***** Songlines
“Spiro are that rarity: true English originals.” ***** The Guardian
“Dazzling” Time Out
“Genuinely unlike anything else, and exciting, rewarding and gorgeous in equal measure” Froots
“You feel your heart lift a few inches above its normal resting place” The Word
“Fantastic, complex ad totally original” Music News
“Kaleidophonica has an all-embracing heart…..this new set takes their intuitive appetite for pursuing the hidden contours of music a whole fantastic leap further” BBC Music
“Brilliant….a breathtaking symphony” Venue
“This is soulful music, passionate music and I love it.” - Peter Gabriel
News
Copper Family Centenary Celebration
We’re very honoured to be taking part in the centenary celebration of Bob Copper’s life and work at Cecil Sharp House in London on 24th January. The event is already sold out, but those lucky enough to have secured tickets will see a fabulous array of performers from the world … more
Pole Star shines again
We’re pleased to report that our lovely label Real World are re-releasing the first Spiro album Pole Star on 8th September. The album was recorded back in the winter of 1996-7 in the former BBC Studios Christchurch in Bristol by Portishead engineer Rik Dowding. True to the Spiro tradition … more
Spiro with Vocals!
We’ll be appearing with a singer for the first time ever at the QEH this Friday. It’s Mojmir Novakovic of Croatian alternative rock band Kries, as part of the Bridges Festival to celebrate 35 years of fRoots magazine. Also appearing:
- Eliza Carthy meets Greek lafta player and singer Martha … more
The Vapourer: Released October 28th
October 28th sees the release of The Vapourer , a new mini album featuring Moog synthesiser arrangements by Adrian Utley of Portishead together with a new studio track and three live tracks recorded at WOMAD festival. More details soon.
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Wild Mint Festival, Russia
Thanks to all at the Wild Mint Festival in Russia last weekend, excellent stuff. And thanks also to the Nest Collective for a great night on Saturday in London. Next stop Croatia.… more
Corsham
Thanks to the excellent Pound Arts Centre in Corsham for making us so welcome last night, and to the lovely audience who sacrificed the Eurovision to come and see us. Corsham is very beautiful.… more
