The Dunwells, The Patron Saints, Marsicans

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There may only be two members with the same surname, but THE DUNWELLS are very much a band of brothers.

Two siblings and two school friends, the Leeds quartet is preparing to release new EP, LUCKY ONES – “big, bold and even, at times, heroic… both inspiring and anthemic… [The Dunwells] have the tenacity and spirit to become a very big band” – ‘Record of the Day’

Their songwriting has grown, enriched by extensive US and UK touring, ‘There were so many euphoric moments, and we’ve tried to capture those feelings in the new songs,” says Dave. Those memorable moments included an appearance on Late Night With Jay Leno and performances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Fest and the Bonnaroo Festival, as well as sold out shows across the UK.

Helping The Dunwells capture those ideas were producer Stephen Harris (U2, Kaiser Chiefs, Wombats), songwriters Blair MacKichan (Sia) and James Flannigan (Kodaline), and Manny Marroquin (Kanye West, Rihanna, Pink), who mixed title track “Lucky Ones.”

After being on tour for such a long stretch of time, the band had a renewed sense of self, which inspired much of their writing for this new EP. “Being away from home re-affirmed our identity,” remembers Dave. This sentiment was reinforced in Harris’ studio, an hour north of Leeds. “We felt at home there”, recalls Joe. “That northern feel was important. Not because we’re ‘a northern band,’ but there’s something about Stephen’s production that gives our songs a sense of place.”

That strong sense of local pride shines through in songs like “Lucky Ones”, whose sentiment is universal but which is underpinned by a very English-strutting sound. “It’s about saying ‘Yeah, we are the lucky ones, come over here and look at us,’” explains Dave. “It’s not arrogance, but a reminder of how lucky we all are to be alive and how great life can be”.