Dog Party sounds like the best garage band you ever stumbled upon in a Sacramento basement. It is a lean, mean, two-piece machine that prioritizes infectious hooks and a relentless backbeat over studio polish. The music carries a distinct California sunshine vibe, even when the lyrics lean into the frustrations of youth, blending the snarl of classic punk with the melodic sensibility of 60s girl groups.
What truly sets them apart is the vocal chemistry between sisters Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles. Their harmonies are tight and intuitive, providing a melodic counterpoint to the distorted, driving guitar riffs and crashing cymbals. It is a sound that feels both nostalgic for the early days of Lookout! Records and completely fresh in its minimalist execution.
Start with 'Hit & Run' to hear their songwriting at its most refined. It captures the essence of their evolution from child prodigies to a formidable force in the modern punk scene, offering a perfect entry point into their world of high-velocity, harmony-drenched rock and roll.
Dog Party is an American band from Sacramento, California. The band consists of sisters Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles. Their debut album, Dog Party was released in 2009, followed by P.A.R.T.Y in 2011, Lost Control in 2013, Vol.4 in 2015, Til You're Mine in 2016 and Hit & Run in 2018. In 2016 the band opened for Green Day during the North American leg of their Revolution Radio tour.
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