Fat Dog (band)

Fat Dog was formed during the COVID-19 lockdowns.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Lisa |date=2023-10-23 |title=Meet Fat Dog, the South Londoners with a love of the silly and surreal |url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/features/meet-fat-dog-the-south-londoners-with-a-love-of-the-silly-and-surreal-33680/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Rolling Stone UK |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Jensen |first=Ingrid Marie |date=2022-05-23 |title=Fat Dog: “Ecstasy Beyond All Bounds”. |url=https://hardofhearingmagazine.com/2022/05/23/fat-dog-ecstasy-beyond-all-bounds/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |language=en}} Prior to releasing any singles,{{Cite web |last=Khalfayan |first=Lauren |title=The Lore of Fat Dog: King of the Slugs |url=http://altcitizen.com/the-lore-of-fat-dog-king-of-the-slugs/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Harbron |first=Lucy |date=2023-08-16 |title=The word of mouth bands making it big the old fashioned way |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/word-of-mouth-london-live-bands-the-last-dinner-party-picture-parlour-the-windmill-b1100868.html |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Evening Standard |language=en}} the band became known for their boisterous live performances,{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Riccardo |title=Fat Dog: "It’s better to have 300 happy fans rather than 10,000 average ones" |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/fat-dog-its-better-to-have-300-happy-fans-rather-than-10000-average-ones-23006067 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Hotpress}}{{Cite web |last=McCarthy |first=Neive |date=2023-12-15 |title=Hype List 2024: Fat Dog: "It's confidence over competence" |url=https://readdork.com/features/hype-list-2024-fat-dog/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Dork |language=en-US}} with Gary Ryan of NME describing them as "2023's wildest live band".{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Gary |date=2023-11-06 |title=Fat Dog live in Manchester: the coronation of 2023’s wildest live band |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/fat-dog-live-in-manchester-review-setlist-photos-radar-3531836 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} In 2023, they signed to Domino Recording Company.{{Cite web |last=Pappis |first=Konstantinos |date=2024-01-09 |title=Fat Dog Share Video for New Song 'All The Same' |url=https://ourculturemag.com/2024/01/09/fat-dog-share-video-for-new-song-all-the-same/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Our Culture |language=en-GB}} They opened for bands such as Viagra Boys and Yard Act,{{Cite web |last=Chelosky |first=Danielle |date=2024-01-08 |title=Fat Dog Share New Song "All The Same," Sign To Domino |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2246945/fat-dog-all-the-same/music/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Goggins |first=Joe |date=2023-08-21 |title=Fat Dog release debut single, 'King of the Slugs' |url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/fat-dog-release-debut-single-king-slugs-32204/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Rolling Stone UK |language=en-GB}} and sold out Scala on their debut headline tour.{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Amy |date=2023-10-10 |title=Fat Dog at Scala: A Cultish Rock n’ Roll Fever Dream |url=https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/fat-dog-at-scala-a-cultish-rock-n-roll-fever-dream |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=STRAND Magazine |language=en}} They were named part of DIY Magazine's "Class of 2024" and performed at its launch show that year.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-11 |title=Fat Dog and Divorce to play DIY’s Class of 2024 launch show at Hoxton’s Colours! |url=https://diymag.com/news/diy-class-of-2024-launch-party-divorce |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=DIY |language=en}}

The band's first single, "King of the Slugs", was released in August 2023.{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2023-08-21 |title=Fat Dog's Debut Single 'King Of The Slugs' Is Utterly Remarkable {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/fat-dogs-debut-single-king-of-the-slugs-is-utterly-remarkable/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Clash Magazine |language=en-GB}} The song, a seven minute long track combining punk and techno music,{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=George |date=2023-10-19 |title=Interview + Live Review {{!}} Into The Pit With Fat Dog |url=https://clunkmag.com/interview-live-review-into-the-pit-with-fat-dog/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Clunk Magazine |language=en-US}} was co-produced by Love and James Ford, and was accompanied by a music video directed by Dylan Coates.{{Cite web |title=Fat Dog sign to Domino Records and release debut single, “King of the Slugs” |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/fat-dog-sign-to-domino-records-and-release-debut-single-king-of-the-slugs |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Fat Dog Are on a Time-Traveling Mission in Video for New Track “All The Same” |url=https://floodmagazine.com/151778/watch-fat-dog-all-the-same/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=FLOOD |language=en}} A remixed version of All the Same by Mandy, Indiana was released the following month.{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Sam |date=2024-02-22 |title=Fat Dog have released a new remix of their second single, 'All The Same' |url=https://readdork.com/news/fat-dog-remix-all-the-same/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Dork |language=en-US}}

Drummer Johnny Hutch got the nickname of ‘Doghead’ from drumming in every gig with a latex dog mask on his head. He has stated that being on the autistic spectrum, it has helped him overcome anxieties while playing to an audience.{{Cite web |last=lloydbolton52 |date=2023-09-06 |title=End of the Road with Johnny Hutch of Fat Dog. |url=https://hardofhearingmagazine.com/2023/09/06/end-of-the-road-with-johnny-hutch-of-fat-dog/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |language=en}}

The band made their US debut by playing South by Southwest in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Pearis |first=Bill |title=UK band Fat Dog (Domino Records) share "All The Same" video, touring around SXSW |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/uk-band-fat-dog-domino-records-share-all-the-same-video-touring-around-sxsw/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}} They played at End of the Road Festival in 2023{{Cite news |last=Wray |first=Daniel Dylan |date=2023-09-04 |title=End of the Road festival review – all killer no filler in a truly magical setting |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/04/end-of-the-road-festival-review-all-killer-no-filler-in-a-truly-magical-setting |access-date=2024-02-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=Fat Dog Announce Debut Album 'WOOF.': Hear "Running" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2260444/fat-dog-running/music/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}

Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer;{{Cite news |last=Hodgkinson |first=Will |date=2024-02-23 |title=Fat Dog review – horror-rock silliness from a band on the rise |url=https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/fat-dog-review-horror-rock-silliness-from-a-band-on-the-rise-cp58cj2f8 |access-date=2024-02-23 |work=The Times |language=en |issn=0140-0460}} frontman Joe Love has cited the music from Serious Sam as having influenced the band's sound.

Current 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)https://hardofhearingmagazine.com/2022/05/23/fat-dog-ecstasy-beyond-all-bounds/
• Will Cox – keyboards and synths (2020–2022)

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