Four-piece band from South Africa Year of Dogs is showing that the best music comes from friendship and chemistry. Nic van Graan sings, Themba Bosch plays guitar, and brothers Alex and Dillon Birns play drums and bass. The band mixes classic indie sounds with psychedelic textures to create a sound that feels both familiar and new. Their most recent release is a perfect example of that formula: a smooth, sun-soaked song made for long, hot days.
Musically, Year of Dogs finds a comfortable middle ground between dreamy indie rhythms and the thick sounds of psych-rock. The guitar riffs are shiny, the basslines are groovy, and the percussion is relaxed. All of these things work together to make a sound that is both modern and nostalgic. The final product is a song that exudes an effortless sense of coolness, imbued with considerable emotion and intentionality.
The band takes inspiration from Tame Impala, Tom Misch, and French disco groups like Paradis. They have a sound that is both refined and fun. The way they mix smooth melodies with some funk and fuzzy production is very charming. When you listen to it, you experience a sense of being transported elsewhere, whether it is imagining yourself by the ocean or driving through the city at sunset.
Nic van Graan delivers his vocals through the arrangement with ease, giving the song a calm sincerity that ties it all together. His delivery is calm but well-connected, which fits the song's hypnotic groove perfectly. Year of Dogs works as a group, with each member playing an important part in making their signature warmth. This is clear from the way the band plays together.
Year of Dogs are still making a name for themselves in the modern indie scene with this new release. Their sound is both nostalgic and modern, and it has soul. As they gain traction, it's clear that their dreamy, psychedelic sound is reaching far beyond their hometown, just in time for another never-ending summer of music.
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