Fat Dog from the 6 Music Festival in Manchester a few weeks ago.
Anybody looking for a triple-shot of espresso this morning need look no further – Fat Dog is not one of those “laid-back” bands guaranteed to lull you to sleep – they are high-octane, immediate and uncompromising.
Just what you need on a Mid-week morning.
In case you were wondering if any bands got started during the pandemic, Fat Dog fills the bill quite nicely and most likely explains the kinetic energy this group generates.
Fat Dog was formed during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Prior to releasing any singles, the band became known for their boisterous live performances, with Gary Ryan of NME describing them as “2023’s wildest live band”. In 2023, they signed to Domino Recording Company. They opened for bands such as Viagra Boys and Yard Act, and sold out Scala on their debut headline tour. They were named part of DIY Magazine’s “Class of 2024” and performed at its launch show that year.
The band’s first single, “King of the Slugs”, was released in August 2023. The song, a seven minute long track combining punk and techno music, was co-produced by Love and James Ford, and was accompanied by a music video directed by Dylan Coates. 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. A remixed version of All the Same by Mandy, Indiana was released the following month.
The band made their US debut by playing South by Southwest in 2024. They played at End of the Road Festival in 2023 and the Borderline Festival in Dublin in February 2024. 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.
Okay – you got the rundown – now hit the Play button and get rolling.
