The Dunwells
The Dunwells is a British pop/rock band formed in Leeds, Yorkshire, England… Read Full Bio ↴The Dunwells is a British pop/rock band formed in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, in 2009. The group consists of brothers Joseph Dunwell (vocals) and David Dunwell (guitar, vocals), along with friends Adam Taylor (drums, vocals) and Rob Clayton (bass, vocals). Their music is the result of fusing acoustic instrumentation and electronics with down to earth songwriting and big choruses.
Consisting of two siblings and two close school friends, the hardworking quartet from Leeds released their EP, LUCKY ONES, which Record of the Day has called “big, bold and even, at times, heroic…both inspiring and anthemic,”adding “[The Dunwells] have the tenacity and spirit to become a very big band.”
Indeed, that tenacity and spirit have brought the band members a long way since their school days. Joe Dunwell and his elder brother Dave grew up in a musical household and fondly recall flipping through their dad’s Bob Dylan and Beatles records, as well as hearing their mum singing along to Motown. Bassist Rob Clayton has been Dave’s best friend since childhood—in fact it was the Dunwell brothers’ dad who taught Rob how to play bass. Drummer Adam Taylor met Joe at college, where they bonded over their love of music. Joe explains, “When you put us together, our music becomes bigger than the four of us. There are moments when it stops being about how to put a song together, and we get a sudden feeling that something magical is happening around us.”
The Dunwells’ songwriting has grown over the years since school, enriched by extensive US and UK touring in support of the band’s 2013 debut, Blind Sighted Faith. “There were so many euphoric moments on tour, 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 their best ideas on the new songs were producer Stephen Harris (U2, Kaiser Chiefs and The 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.”
Consisting of two siblings and two close school friends, the hardworking quartet from Leeds released their EP, LUCKY ONES, which Record of the Day has called “big, bold and even, at times, heroic…both inspiring and anthemic,”adding “[The Dunwells] have the tenacity and spirit to become a very big band.”
Indeed, that tenacity and spirit have brought the band members a long way since their school days. Joe Dunwell and his elder brother Dave grew up in a musical household and fondly recall flipping through their dad’s Bob Dylan and Beatles records, as well as hearing their mum singing along to Motown. Bassist Rob Clayton has been Dave’s best friend since childhood—in fact it was the Dunwell brothers’ dad who taught Rob how to play bass. Drummer Adam Taylor met Joe at college, where they bonded over their love of music. Joe explains, “When you put us together, our music becomes bigger than the four of us. There are moments when it stops being about how to put a song together, and we get a sudden feeling that something magical is happening around us.”
The Dunwells’ songwriting has grown over the years since school, enriched by extensive US and UK touring in support of the band’s 2013 debut, Blind Sighted Faith. “There were so many euphoric moments on tour, 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 their best ideas on the new songs were producer Stephen Harris (U2, Kaiser Chiefs and The 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.”
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The Dunwells Lyrics
Animal I wear my heart on my sleeve But these days I…
Are You Sitting Comfortably Are you sitting comfortably, Now the fog has finally lifted…
Battling Life I can't stand No matter how hard you try You wearing down…
Blind Sighted Faith 'Cause this is just blind sighted faith and I can't…
Break My Fall I wonder if you heard any of the words, I…
Coffee Let’s lose this place and make our way through the…
Communicate It's been a long time since I left you there. I still…
Daydreamer Mother always said this is how she'll raise us even when…
Diamonds He swapped his home for the open road and he Sold…
Don't Hate Love It cut you like a razor And turned you…
Elizabeth So wake me in the morning or I'll sleep all…
Hand That Feeds I'm not afraid of falling, I just don't wanna hit…
Hurts Here you are on your knees, Trying to offload you your…
I Care Don't let the reason that you've fallen off, Be…
I Could Be A King Lay down your tools and play the game Of an ordinary…
Lucky Ones I don't want to forget What makes me important In a blink…
Nothing Left I'm not ready, I'm just lost in time, I was…
Oh Lord She.and I take Turns around to face She said she don't love…
Only Me Every time I'm crying Every time I'm crying I think of…
Planting Seeds I'm not ready, I'm just lost in time, I…
Remedy It’s been a while since I lost myself I lost…
Safe in My Arms Close your eyes, settle down, There's nothing here that's g…
Short Stories It was when I heard that song, Was it Van…
Show Me Emotion (Radio Edit) Give me one more chance I need to make it right Give…
Sleepless Nights Some might say down on the sleepless nights oh let us come s…
So Beautiful Sometimes, All that's left to fight for is the one thing…
Something in The Water This street is what made me, I left it…
Summertime N…
The Best Is Yet To Come Let's take it down, all the way We've all been a…
Was It All Worth It l…
Waves Give me a moment, Because I don't know to…
Will You Wait For Me This house was broken you fixed it up rebuild the walls and …