Doves

Doves, an English indie rock band, formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in 1998, comprising singer and bassist Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). The band’s origins trace back to an earlier dance act called Sub Sub, which released its first single “Space Face” in 1991 and achieved commercial success with “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” reaching No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1993. A pivotal turning point occurred in February 1996 when a fire destroyed their studio, prompting a genre shift from dance to alternative rock and the rebranding as Doves.

Following their re-formation as Doves, the band released three EPs in 1998 and 1999, establishing their new sound. Their debut album, “Lost Souls,” released in April 2000, was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. This success was quickly followed by their second album, “The Last Broadcast,” in 2002, which reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and also received a Mercury Music Prize nomination. The album featured their highest-charting single, “There Goes the Fear,” peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. Their third studio album, “Some Cities,” released in February 2005, also topped the UK Albums Chart, preceded by the single “Black and White Town” that reached No. 6. In 2005, Doves supported major acts like U2, Oasis, and Coldplay during their tours.

The band’s fourth album, “Kingdom of Rust,” was released in April 2009, peaking at number 2 on the albums chart. They announced an indefinite hiatus in 2010, during which members pursued solo projects, including Jimi Goodwin’s solo album “Odludek” and the Williams brothers’ project Black Rivers. Doves reunited in 2018 for a charity gig and released new music in 2020, with their fifth studio album, “The Universal Want,” reaching number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, “Constellations for the Lonely,” is anticipated for release in February 2025.