Doves

Doves has evolved from a dance music act to an indie rock band, achieving multiple number one albums and critical acclaim. After achieving commercial success as dance act Sub Sub with their 1993 single ‘Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)’ reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, Doves solidified their status as a prominent indie rock band. The band, comprising singer and bassist Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums), underwent a pivotal genre shift in February 1996 when a studio fire prompted their rebranding as Doves.

They honed their new sound through three EPs released in 1998 and 1999, leading to their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut album, ‘Lost Souls,’ released in April 2000. Doves continued their ascent with their second album, ‘The Last Broadcast,’ in 2002, which soared to No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and garnered another Mercury Music Prize nomination. The album also featured their highest-charting single, ‘There Goes the Fear,’ peaking at No.

Doves officially reunited in 2018 for a special charity concert for Teenage Cancer Trust, signaling their return to the music scene. In 2020, Doves unveiled their first new music in a decade with the single ‘Carousels,’ which preceded their highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘The Universal Want.’ This album impressively reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, affirming their enduring appeal. In 2024, Doves released the single ‘Renegade’ and announced their sixth studio album, ‘Constellations for the Lonely,’ slated for a February 2025 release.