Since their formation in 1993, UK acoustic instrumental band Spiro have worked steadily building an individual sound and a strong fan base. Drawing on influences such as Steve Reich, Michael Nyman and The Penguin Café Orchestra the band place characteristics of minimal classical into a instrumental four piece. The result is described by ‘The Scotsman’ as “Gorgeous melodies and hypnotic grooves, achieving a magically dynamic equilibrium of irridescent vitality and rigorous technical precision…cinematic grandeur and intense emotional impact - from aching melancholy to anthemic exultation leavened with a sprinkling of mischief”. Their new album Lightbox was released 22nd June 2009 on Real Word Records.
