The Dunwells have played all over the UK and America, but when it comes to Glasgow it is like a home away from home for the Leeds foursome.

Forming in 2009, the band have made a couple of line-up changes since but sticking around are brother duo Joe and David Dunwell along with friends Rob Clayton and Adam Taylor. The band signed to Playing in Traffic Records in 2011 and have since released two albums and three EPs.

Now, the foursome is heading out on their last tour of 2016, stopping in at Glasgow’s King Tut’s next month.

“We’ve played at King Tut’s a few times,” says vocalist Joe.

“It’s one of our favourite venues to perform at. We first played at it as a support act and it was a sold-out gig. It was one of the most amazing crowds we’ve ever played to. Then we played our first headline show at King Tut’s and it was incredible.”

Joe and David have family in Scotland and always feel welcome to the nation's music capital. When they make it to the city for a gig, it is like being at home in Leeds.

“We have a lot of family in Scotland as well, it almost feels like our home from home. So, when we play in Leeds a lot of family turn up and when we play in Glasgow a lot of family turn up. It’s good, there’s always a lot of alcohol involved and we have a party.

“Glasgow is a lot rowdier than the rest of the UK and that’s great because they’re up for it. London is very reserved and it’s hard to get noticed there but we have a solid fan base that comes to watch us play.”

The band’s sound has changed over the years from recording their first album in America to the second in the UK. Joe says that it comes down to the changes in the band itself.

“The change in size has changed our sound,” says Joe. “Adam came in 2013 and Rob in 2011 when we first got signed. We used to be a five-piece but now we’re only a four-piece and that works so much better for us.

“We focus more on the harmony and song structure and that we can make the best sound possible.

“Our music is ever changing. At the moment, we are doing a lot of writing. With the Light Up the Sky album we wanted to be electronic and big. It was almost anthemic. We were listening to bands like The Killers and Elbo at that time. But right now, I’m listening to Olly Murs new album and I’m taking some influence from that. It’s really where our mood takes us at the time.”

It has been a busy year for the Leeds band with their second album out earlier this year and their extensive touring. Talking about what is coming next Joe explains that a new single and hat comes to watch us play.”

The band’s sound has changed over the years from recording their first album in America to the second in the UK. Joe says that it comes down to the changes in the band itself.

“The change in size has changed our sound,” says Joe. “Adam came in 2013 and Rob in 2011 when we first got signed. We used to be a five-piece but now we’re only a four-piece and that works so much better for us.

“We focus more on the harmony and song structure and that we can make the best sound possible.

“Our music is ever changing. At the moment, we are doing a lot of writing. With the Light Up the Sky album we wanted to be electronic and big. It was almost anthemic. We were listening to bands like The Killers and Elbo at that time. But right now, I’m listening to Olly Murs new album and I’m taking some influence from that. It’s really where our mood takes us at the time.”

It has been a busy year for the Leeds band with their second album out earlier this year and their extensive touring. Talking about what is coming next Joe explains that a new single and album is on the way. “We’re talking amongst ourselves about what single to bring out next,” he says. “We’ve written and recorded a few songs and we’ll go with what we feel is the strongest song.

“We’re hoping to release an album next year and that’s what we’re working towards. I don’t know what sound and direction it’s going in yet. We’re in a weird transition right now which is exciting and nerve wracking. I feel like once you come to the end of anything you stop and revaluate what worked and what didn’t.

“The Light Up the Sky album was one of our favourite periods in the band. It was one of the most amazing two and a half years making it and coming to the end of this tour we’ll be like ‘What’s next?’ Do we take a break or carry on? The break probably won’t happen; music is in our blood.”

Joe and the band won’t be stopping there with an appearance at March Into Pitlochery in March and a possible tour in the highlands.

The Dunwells will play King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on December 1.

Danielle Gibson