Fat Dog | |
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![]() Fat Dog performing in 2023 | |
Background information | |
Origin | South London, England |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Domino Recording Company |
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Past members |
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Website | fatdogfatdogfatdog |
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]
Fat 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]
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 autism spectrum, it has helped him overcome anxieties while playing to an audience. [19]
The band made their US debut by playing South by Southwest in 2024. [20] They played at End of the Road Festival in 2023 [21] 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. [22]
Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer; [23] frontman Joe Love has cited the music from Serious Sam as having influenced the band's sound. [2]
Current members
Former members
Touring Members
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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UK [24] | SCO [24] | ||
Woof. | 16 | 5 |
Title | Year | Album |
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"King of the Slugs" [14] | 2023 | Woof. |
"All the Same" [17] | 2024 | |
"Running" [22] | ||
"I Am the King" [25] | ||
"Wither" [26] | ||
"Peace Song" [27] | TBA | |
"Pray to That" [28] | 2025 | TBA |
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