Earlier this month, the Aussie music scene welcomed aboard the refreshing psychedelic rock sounds of Victoria’s Dip Road Dogs.
Hailing from the eponymous road in the Victorian town of Kerang, the group offered up their debut single ‘Labour Day’, blowing us away (and presumably everyone else who heard it) with their hypnotic sounds.
With a penchant for crafting slick rock songs that stick with you, there’s no doubting that we’re keen as a bean to hear more from this Aussie group.
To celebrate their new single, and their forthcoming EP Shakshuka (which is due out early next year), we had a chat with the band to get the down low about their whole operation and how they operate.
Check out ‘Labour Day’ by the Dip Road Dogs:
How did your artist name come about?
We have all lived in a farm house on Dip Road. It’s where we first started jamming together and when we got our first gig we needed a name fast.
Dip Road Dogs was mentioned half jokingly as our name for that first local pub gig and haven’t thought of a better name since. I think we are proud of our origins in what is a pretty isolated and modest house. It has great memories and it’s where we started.
How would you describe your music to your grandma?
Maybe just tell her it’s a mix of Roy Boy and Engelbert Humperdinck so she’ll actually give it a listen.
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Tell us about a few of your tracks; their titles and what they’re about?
‘Labour Day’ is our only track out at the moment but most of the tracks on our new EP Shakshuka are a mixed bag of themes ranging from wanderlust to light hearted good times, to your loved ones being on your back for being too lazy.
What do you love about your hometown?
The people and the relaxed way of life. We’ve spent some time in Melbourne for work and study but quickly gravitated back to the country as soon as work allowed us too. Plenty of lakes and great weather. The Kerang Ibis rookery is an absolute must.
Career highlight so far?
Being able to work with Josh Frigo to record our debut EP in Nashville earlier this year. We had a chance to meet some unbelievable musicians and spent way too much time on Broadway listening to Keith Urban cover bands.
Fave non-music hobby?
Those of us whose bodies haven’t failed them enjoy playing a bit of football. We are getting to the age where we need to start looking at other activities such as bowls or chess.
What’s on your dream rider?
Unlimited Bloody Marys… All made from 100% Australian grown tomatoes. Ricky Gervais to do a five- minute pre show comedy routine before every gig.
Dream music collaboration?
The Sheepdogs. They’re a Canadian rock band. Dave has actually had a night out with them in Canada a while back. I think after the initial sniffing of butts, we’d probably get down to writing some sweet canine based tunes.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully still writing and playing music. At the local pub or Coachella. Either would be fine.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Paul Kelly’s ‘How To Make Gravy’, Steve Harley’s ‘Come Up And See Me (Make Me Smile)’, and Ace Of Base’s ‘All That She Wants’.
What’s on the cards for the future?
We’re busy finishing off our EP Shakshuka and it will be ready in early 2020. Planning a tour off the back of that, so keep an ear out.
