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Dover
Twee Progressive Rock
Formed from the primeval sump of London’s progressive rock scene with a distinct twee character, Dover is eclectic, gritty and oddly-theatrical.
Photo by Alana Paris.
Genres:
- Twee Prog“
- Slacker Rock
- Britainicana
Songs:
- What Come Of You
- Cytokines
- Mitch
- The Curb
- They Will Grow
Influences:
- Black Country, New Road
- Silver Jews
- Geese
- Neil Young
guitarists
Lucas Kellar
Vocals / Lead Guitar
Lucas Kellar is a biochemist turned guitarist and singer for Dover. His dense prose and 70s-rock leads have melted to produce an almost-existential sound, foregrounded by his off-kilter, baritone vocals. With Dover, his eclectic music influences permeate into his conduction of a rock-oriented orchestra.
Harry Haley
Rhythm Guitar
Harry Haley is a guitarist from the depths of East London, known for the brutal and massive reverberation of his rhythm playing. Being in his other band Chaffeur and listening to War on Drugs, his esotericism has shifted into Dover’s sound, creating a soundscape that is honest and real.
rhythm section
Dori Konya
Bass Guitar / Secondary Vocals
Dora-Mei (nicknamed Dori) is Dover’s bassist and a previous collaborator of Lucas Kellar’s on the post-hardcore project Poledo. Deriving her style from renowned bassists in the alternative scene, such as Lou Barlow, her bass-playing is thick and diverse. She also provides vocals for Dover.
Fynn Gill
Drums
As a drummer rooted in the post-hardcore grooves of Dinosaur Jr. and many other like-sounding bands, his ability to play in and extremely tight pocket, while simultaneously thrashing the kits, grant Dover’s tracks its signature and characteristic theatrical energy.
Sophie Carpenter
Keyboard
Hailing from the same roots as guitarist Harry Hale, Carpenter is the backbone of Dover, also playing for Harry’s own project, Chaffeur. Her keys provide the final piece in the epic and orchestral instrumentation of Dover’s sound.
Sarina
Violin
As a classically-trained violinist, her strings contributions create a chamber-folk-pop sound that is characteristic of Dover’s twee instrumentation.
Press photos
Logo
Dover can be stylised as “dover”, “DOVER” or “Dover”. Colours preferably used are red, cream or light-blue along with a white logo.
Any other downloads can be obtained by contacting press@doverband.com.
Venues We’ve Played
dover headliner
Putney
Half Moon
Camden
Dingwalls 2
Hackney Wick
Fabwick
Kingston Upon Thames
The Fighting Cocks