The Dip (band)
{{Short description|American band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Dip
| image = The Dip (band) at ZooTunes.jpg
| caption = The Dip L-R: Brennan Carter, Levi Gillis, Evan Smith, Jarred Katz, Tom Eddy, Mark Hunter, and Jacob Lundgren at the Woodland Park Zoo ZooTunes, Seattle, WA, 2021.
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Seattle, WA
| genre = {{flatlist|
}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{Flatlist|
- Colemine Records
- Dualtone Records
}}
| current_members = Tom Eddy
Jarred Katz
Mark Hunter
Brennan Carter
Levi Gillis
Evan Smith
| website = [https://www.thedipmusic.com/ www.thedipmusic.com]
|
}}
The Dip is a funk, rhythm and blues band that was formed in 2013 by music students at the University of Washington in Seattle.{{cite web|url=https://www.northwestmusicscene.net/interview-nwms-chats-with-the-dip/|title=Interview: NWMS chats with The Dip|last=Hamlin|first=Andrew|work=NorthWest Music Scene |publisher=northwestmusicscene.net|date=February 11, 2019|access-date=December 31, 2021}} The band combines a typical pop instrumentation with a 3-part horn section.{{cite web|url=https://www.nodepression.com/album-reviews/the-dip-delivers-a-tasty-serving-of-soul/|title=The Dip Delivers a Tasty Serving of Soul|publisher=nodepression.com|last=Britt|first=Grant|date=February 7, 2019|access-date=March 6, 2022}} They have released three full-length albums as well as two instrumental EPs.
History
Band members Jarred Katz, Mark Hunter and Tom Eddy shared a house near the University of Washington, where they would work together as members of the electropop band Beat Connection, occasionally joined by their friend Jacob Lundgren. A trio known as the Honeynut Horns (Brennan Carter, Evan Smith, and Levi Gillis) lived across the alley and would play jazz songs on their balcony. The two groups came together to form The Dip.{{cite web|url=https://seattlemag.com/arts-and-culture/seattle-soul-revivalists-dip-are-band-forged-barbecue|title=Seattle Soul Revivalists the Dip are a Band Forged in Barbecue|publisher=seattlemag.com|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=December 27, 2021}}
The band was initially created to play house parties at the University of Washington in order to provide the band members, all jazz music students, an opportunity to play more mainstream music.{{cite web|url=https://www.whatthesound.com/interviews/the-dip|title=The Dip Interviewed on May 24, 2016|publisher=whatthesound.com|access-date=March 6, 2022}} They recorded an EP in their room in 2013 and played their first gig at Barboza in Seattle at the end of that summer.{{cite web|url=https://www.whatthesound.com/interviews/the-dip|title=The Dip Interviewed on May 24, 2016|publisher=whatthesound.com|access-date=December 27, 2021}}
In 2015 the band released their self-titled first album, then followed that up with the instrumental album Won't Be Coming Back the following year. In 2019 they released their second full-length album The Dip Delivers,{{cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/the-dip-delivers-smoldering-sophomore-album-with-2-night-neumos-blowout/|title=The Dip delivers smoldering sophomore album with 2-night Neumos blowout|publisher=seattletimes.com|last=Rietmulder|first=Michael|date=February 15, 2019|access-date=December 27, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://music.allaccess.com/the-seattle-based-group-the-dip-discusses-their-newest-music-and-how-they-have-grown-as-a-band-through-the-years/|title=The Seattle-Based Group THE DIP Discusses Their Newest Music And How They Have Grown As A Band Through The Years!|publisher=music.allaccess.com|access-date=December 27, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://riffmagazine.com/features/the-dip-on-the-rise/|title=INTERVIEW: The Dip continues a rise to the top of blue-eyed soul|publisher=riffmagazine.com|last=Gill|first=David|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=March 5, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/tdpd-the-dip-delivers-album-review/|title=REVIEW: 'THE DIP DELIVERS' BREATHS FRESH LIFE INTO A CLASSIC SOUL SOUND|publisher=atwoodmagazine.com|last=Mosk|first=Mitch|date=February 8, 2019|access-date=March 5, 2022}} which was recorded in a studio they built for themselves,{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/the-dip-she-gave-me-the-keys-premiere-8485029/|title=The Dip Mines Doo-Wop Flavors for 'She Gave Me the Keys': Premiere|last=Graff|first=Gary|date=November 15, 2018|publisher=billboard.com|access-date=December 27, 2021}} and in 2020 they released a second instrumental EP The Dip Plays It Cool.{{cite web|url=https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/five-records-that-helped-me-survive-2020/|title=The Record Lady: 5 New Records That Helped Me Survive COVID|publisher=ecoustics.com|last=Halliday|first=Lauren|date=July 16, 2021|access-date=December 27, 2021}} In 2021 the band signed with Dualtone Records{{cite web|url=https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/dips-new-album-sticking-it-out-march-4|title=THE DIP'S NEW ALBUM STICKING WITH IT OUT MARCH 4|publisher=gratefulweb.com|date=January 26, 2022|access-date=March 5, 2022}} and released a new single Paddle To The Stars,{{cite web|url=https://www.dualtone.com/the-dip|title=The Dip|access-date=December 27, 2021}} followed by the full-length album Sticking With It in March 2022.{{cite web|url=https://glidemagazine.com/271342/the-dip-bring-fresh-grooves-to-old-time-soul-sounds-on-sticking-with-it-album-review|title=The Dip Bring Fresh Grooves to Old-time Soul Sounds on 'Sticking With It' (ALBUM REVIEW)|publisher=glidemagazine.com|last=Schwind|first=Gary|date=4 March 2022 |access-date=March 5, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2022/05/23/1100680704/the-dip-talks-new-album-sticking-with-it|title=The Dip pulls from soul, R&B, pop and rock to make a sound that's all its own|publisher=npr.org|last=Kallao|first=Stephen|date=May 23, 2022|access-date=March 27, 2023}}
The band has played several music festivals and also embarked on longer tours, including a 2019 tour of Europe with Durand Jones & The Indications as well as a tour of Japan.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestranger.com/features/2019/08/28/41215640/seattle-soul-septet-the-dip-are-on-the-rise|title=Seattle Soul Septet the Dip Are on the Rise|publisher=thestranger.com|last=Polk|first=Leilani|date=August 28, 2019|access-date=December 27, 2021}} Although they had to cancel a 2020 tour due to the pandemic,{{cite web|url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/feb/10/2-seattle-bands-sizzle-through-pandemic/|title=2 Seattle bands sizzle through pandemic|last=Rietmulder|first=Michael|date=February 10, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022}} they toured North America in 2022, including some dates supporting Lake Street Dive{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Dip-Releases-New-Album-Sticking-With-It-20220304|title=The Dip Releases New Album 'Sticking With It'|publisher=broadwayworld.com|last=Major|first=Michael|date=March 4, 2022|access-date=March 5, 2022}} and a performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/06/03/bonnaroo-lineup-2022-see-full-festival-schedule-manchester-tennessee/7459935001/|title=Bonnaroo 2022: See the full schedule and lineup, stage by stage|publisher=www.tennessean.com|last=Leimkuhler|first=Matthew|date=June 3, 2022|access-date=March 27, 2023}} Their touring continued in 2023, beginning in Kansas City on February 15{{cite web|url=https://www.thepitchkc.com/seattle-soul-septet-the-dip-kick-off-latest-tour-at-madrid-theatre/|title=Seattle soul septet The Dip kick off latest tour at Madrid Theatre|publisher=thepitchkc.com|last=Schneider|first=Tyler|date=February 24, 2023|access-date=March 27, 2023}} and culminating with a planned appearance at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle.{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bumbershoot-2023-lineup-sleater-kinney-brittany-howard-afi-to-perform-1234702405/|title=Sleater-Kinney, Brittany Howard, Band of Horses Lead 2023 Bumbershoot Fest|publisher=rollingstone.com|last=Paul|first=Larisha|date=March 23, 2023|access-date=March 27, 2023}}
Current members
- Tom Eddy – lead vocals, guitar
- Jarred Katz – drums
- Mark Hunter – bass guitar
- Brennan Carter – trumpet
- Levi Gillis – tenor saxophone
- Evan Smith – baritone sax{{Cite web|url=https://www.northwestmusicscene.net/review-the-dip-the-dip-delivers/|title = Review: The Dip — 'The Dip Delivers'|publisher=northwestmusicscene.net|last=Bowen|first=Rick| work=NorthWest Music Scene |date = 19 February 2019|access-date=March 5, 2022}}
Former Members
- Jacob Lundgren – lead guitar
- Sam Hylton
Discography
= Albums =
= Instrumental Albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of instrumental albums |
| scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title
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| scope="row"| Won't Be Coming Back (EP)
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| scope="row"| The Dip Plays It Cool (EP)
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See also
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Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.thedipmusic.com/}}
- [https://thedip.bandcamp.com/ The Dip on BandCamp]
- [https://www.bandsintown.com/a/5546481 The Dip on BandsInTown]
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcu0I8_yyc72CHUEYIcIekA The Dip YouTube channel]
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Category:American pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2013