Dr. Dog

Philly based outfit Dr. Dog are a little over a month away from the release of their newest album, Fate. The album will be available on iTunes starting July 15th with an exclusive track, live music video, and booklet one week before hitting all other major stores on July 22nd. Earlier this month the band premiered a new track “The Old Days” on NPR’s All Songs Considered and The Fader, offering fans a glimpse into the long-anticipated follow-up to We All Belong, their 2007 release that truly broke the band and turned last year into the biggest year in Dr. Dog’s career thus far.

It was with the release of We All Belong that critics began drawing comparisons to Brian Wilson, John Lennon, Neil Young, and the ilk. Hefty influences for sure, but accurate comparisons for the group’s AM radio and classic rock ditties. The album received glowing reviews from press outlets nationwide, including a 3.5 out of 4 rating from People Magazine, an A- from Entertainment Weekly, and positive reviews in Billboard, Rollingstone, GQ Magazine, Esquire, and more and Dr. Dog were flung into the independent rock spotlight – appearing on the late night TV circuit and summer festival circuit before being tapped to open for alt-country kings Wilco and alternative rock godfathers Dinosaur Jr.. Fate is the fruit of a year’s worth of tours, TV appearances, and studio time. The album takes its title from the loosely shared theme of its tracks, and the band’s experience shows as they expand on the classic rock sound cemented in We All Belong. And while fans will have to hold their breath to hear all 11 new tracks in full, Dr. Dog will surely be slipping newbies into their set list as they hit the road for four months of touring, including gigs at Lollapalooza and San Francisco’s Treasure Island Music Festival. They’ll bring the action to TV with a July 17th appearance on Conan O’Brien.