Doomed Confessionary: Alex (Dog)
Photo credits: WitherKay
Dog is a three-piece heavy desert punk band with lashings of sludge, metal, prog & heavy psych from Bendigo, Australia.
Dog have recently released a series of singles, including »Out Of Bounds«, »Pres« and »Valley Of The Mind«. Recorded and mixed by Sam Edmonds. Mastered by Dav Byrne at Iridium Audio.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
We are 3 blokes creating music we like, having a laugh and a drink, with zero fucks given what anyone else thinks.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Finding the time to commit to more gigs.
What can you be most proud of so far?
Alex and Snags stepped up to vocal duties after our old singer left, and the tracks we’ve released represent the simple & fun approach we have for writing.
What was your biggest regret?
As a band I don’t think we have any, yet.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
When we opened for Ozzy at ‘Back to the Beginning’… yeah nar just any gig where the crowd dig what we do.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
I’ve been on the scene for decades, and it’s when venues hand out fucken drink tokens.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Native Australian bird calls, Kraftwerk, DnD podcasts, Daryl Braithwaite.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
I’ve learned not to sweat on mistakes. Jamming with mates is better than alone. Never change bass strings, the tone is in the rust.
What are your guilty pleasures?
110km/h danger wanks on the highway.
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Bendigo?
We live in Bendigo VIC, where there’s plenty of bands, a small number of venues, but a supportive community.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Few hometown gigs lined up, and a Melbourne mid-October.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
We’re in a good creative space so we’ve got more shit to record, release, and play live. That’s it, we’re not trying to take over the world, but play for the rider.
How can people best support your band?
Buy our Dog shit (merch) off Bandcamp, and of course listen to our music.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thanks for listening, aim those expectations low.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well