Doves

The Profile

Doves are an English indie rock band from Manchester, formed in 1998 by Jimi Goodwin with brothers Jez and Andy Williams after their earlier dance project Sub Sub. They released acclaimed albums including Lost Souls (2000), The Last Broadcast (2002), Some Cities (2005), Kingdom of Rust (2009) and their reunion LP The Universal Want (2020).

Formed in Manchester by Jimi Goodwin, Jez Williams and Andy Williams; previously active as Sub Sub. UK No.1 albums include The Last Broadcast (2002), Some Cities (2005) and The Universal Want (2020). The band paused activity after 2010 and returned in 2018.

DeBaser’s Doves coverage spans early acclaim for Lost Souls, a divisive view on The Last Broadcast, mixed feelings about Some Cities, and strong praise for their comeback The Universal Want. Reviewers highlight the band’s Mancunian roots, club-culture past as Sub Sub, and an evocative indie rock sound. Overall tone: generally positive with one loud dissent.