The Polyphonic Spree

Led by Tim DeLaughter, the Polyphonic Spree are renowned for their happy and uplifting blend of psychedelic pop, orchestral rock, and touches of gospel. When the Dallas symphonic pop group first appeared in 2000, they were as much a band as a "happening," in the 1960s sense of the word, with the Spree's two-dozen members taking the stage in flowing robes of snowy white. They found chart success with Together We're Heavy (2004) and The Fragile Army (2007), followed by Yes, It's True (2013). After an extended hiatus, they issued a covers LP, Afflatus (2020), and returned to original songs with Salvage Enterprise (2023). The costumes changed over the years, but the Polyphonic Spree's message remained consistent, drawing comparisons to the Flaming Lips and the Beach Boys with a smidgen of lively Godspell-like attitude thrown into the mix.