Fat Dog are an English band, consisting of Joe Love, Chris Hughes, Morgan Wallace, Jacqui Wheeler and Johnny ‘Doghead’ Hutch. The band formed in 2020 in South East London.[1]
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.jpg) Joe Love of Fat Dog performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | South London, England |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Domino Recording Company |
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| Website | fatdogfatdogfatdog |
Music career
editFat Dog was formed during the COVID-19 lockdowns.[2][3] Prior to releasing any singles,[4][5] the band became known for their boisterous live performances,[6][7] with Gary Ryan of NME describing them as "2023's wildest live band".[8] In 2023, they signed to Domino Recording Company.[9] They opened for bands such as Viagra Boys and Yard Act,[10][11] and sold out Scala on their debut headline tour.[12] They were named part of DIY Magazine's "Class of 2024" and performed at its launch show that year.[13]
The band's first single, "King of the Slugs", was released in August 2023.[14] The song, a seven minute long track combining punk and techno music,[15] was co-produced by Love and James Ford,[8] and was accompanied by a music video directed by Dylan Coates.[16] The song was named at number 33 on NME's list of the best 50 songs of 2023. A follow-up single, "All The Same", was released in January 2024, accompanied by a music video featuring Neil Bell.[17] A remixed version of All The Same by Mandy, Indiana was released the following month.[18]
Johnny got the nickname of ‘Doghead’ from drumming in every gig with a latex dog mask on his head. The first was after performance at The Windmill where the resident German Shepherd, Lucky had recently died and Johnny decided to wear the mask of the same breed in his honour. After he received positive reception from it and people stating that it went well with the name, he decided to incorporate it in every performance from then on. He had also stated that being on the autistic spectrum, it has helped him overcome anxieties while playing to an audience.
The band made their US debut by playing South by Southwest in 2024.[19] They played at End of the Road Festival in 2023[20] and the Borderline Festival in Dublin in February 2024.[6] The tour with English band Sports Team in late 2022 was the first tour featuring the current line up.
Their debut album, WOOF., was released on September 6, 2024.[21]
Musical influences
editFat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer;[22] frontman Joe Love has cited the music from Serious Sam as having influenced the band's sound.[2]
Members
editCurrent members
- Joe Love – vocals and guitar (2020–present)
- Johnny 'Doghead' Hutch - drums and percussion (2020–present)
- Chris Hughes – keyboards and synths (2022–present)
- Morgan Wallace – saxophone and keyboard (2022–present)
- Jacqui Wheeler – bass (2024–present)
Former members
- Ben Harris – bass (2020–2024)
- Jazz Grant – vocals and keys (2020–2022)[23]
- Will Cox – keyboards and synths (2020–2022)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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SCO [24] | ||
| Woof. | 16 | 5 | |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "King of the Slugs"[14] | 2023 | Woof. |
| "All the Same"[17] | 2024 | |
| "Running"[21] | ||
| "I Am the King"[25] | ||
| "Wither"[26] |
References
edit- ^ "Class of 2024: Fat Dog". DIY. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b Wright, Lisa (23 October 2023). "Meet Fat Dog, the South Londoners with a love of the silly and surreal". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Ingrid Marie (23 May 2022). "Fat Dog: "Ecstasy Beyond All Bounds"". Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Khalfayan, Lauren. "The Lore of Fat Dog: King of the Slugs". Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Harbron, Lucy (16 August 2023). "The word of mouth bands making it big the old fashioned way". Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b Dwyer, Riccardo. "Fat Dog: "It's better to have 300 happy fans rather than 10,000 average ones"". Hotpress. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ McCarthy, Neive (15 December 2023). "Hype List 2024: Fat Dog: "It's confidence over competence"". Dork. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b Ryan, Gary (6 November 2023). "Fat Dog live in Manchester: the coronation of 2023's wildest live band". NME. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (9 January 2024). "Fat Dog Share Video for New Song 'All the Same'". Our Culture. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (8 January 2024). "Fat Dog Share New Song "All The Same," Sign To Domino". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Goggins, Joe (21 August 2023). "Fat Dog release debut single, 'King of the Slugs'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Russell, Amy (10 October 2023). "Fat Dog at Scala: A Cultish Rock n' Roll Fever Dream". STRAND Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Fat Dog and Divorce to play DIY's Class of 2024 launch show at Hoxton's Colours!". DIY. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (21 August 2023). "Fat Dog's Debut Single 'King Of The Slugs' Is Utterly Remarkable | News". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Ward, George (19 October 2023). "Interview + Live Review | Into The Pit With Fat Dog". Clunk Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Fat Dog sign to Domino Records and release debut single, "King of the Slugs"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Fat Dog Are on a Time-Traveling Mission in Video for New Track "All the Same"". FLOOD. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (22 February 2024). "Fat Dog have released a new remix of their second single, 'All The Same'". Dork. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Pearis, Bill. "UK band Fat Dog (Domino Records) share "All The Same" video, touring around SXSW". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Wray, Daniel Dylan (4 September 2023). "End of the Road festival review – all killer no filler in a truly magical setting". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Fat Dog Announce Debut Album 'WOOF.': Hear "Running"". Stereogum. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Hodgkinson, Will (23 February 2024). "Fat Dog review – horror-rock silliness from a band on the rise". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ https://hardofhearingmagazine.com/2022/05/23/fat-dog-ecstasy-beyond-all-bounds/
- ^ a b "Fat Dog songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (3 June 2024). "Fat Dog share new single "I Am the King": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Newton, Felicity (15 July 2024). "Fat Dog have unleashed their brutal new single 'Wither' alongside a 90s-inspired video". Dork. Retrieved 10 September 2024.