Dorothy

Dorothy is an American hard rock band formed in 2013 in Los Angeles, centered around the formidable vocal presence of Dorothy Martin. Their sound is a potent blend of blues-rock, garage rock, and contemporary alternative rock, characterized by heavy riffs and Martin's raspy, soulful delivery.

The band gained significant traction with their 2014 self-titled EP and subsequent debut album, ROCKISDEAD (2016), which established them as leaders in the 'new classic rock' revival. Their career arc shows a transition from the raw, stomp-heavy garage blues of their early work to the more psychedelic and polished 28 Days in the Valley (produced by Linda Perry), and finally to the hard-hitting, spiritually-themed Gifts From the Holy Ghost (2022). Critically, they are praised for maintaining the visceral energy of 70s rock while incorporating modern production standards. They occupy a cultural space alongside acts like Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless, serving as a bridge between traditional blues-based rock and modern alternative metal audiences.