Fat Dog: South London's Chaotic Debut with "Pray To The"
- dailyentertainment95
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Fat Dog is an electrifying and enigmatic post-punk/dance-punk band from South London, UK. Emerging from the same vibrant scene as other notable acts, they've quickly gained a reputation for their utterly chaotic, high-energy live performances and genre-bending sound.
The quintet consists of Joe Love (vocals, electronics), Chris Clarke (keyboards, saxophone), Johnny Hutchinson (bass), Ben Burford (drums), and Leo Grande (guitar). Their music is a wild fusion of techno, rock, punk, jazz, and Latin rhythms, making them incredibly difficult to categorize. They're celebrated for their spontaneous energy, wild stage antics (often involving crowd surfing and masked dancers), and a "pure, undiluted joy." Signed to Domino Records, Fat Dog has become one of the most talked-about live bands in the UK, having already completed headline tours across the UK and Europe.
"Pray To The" (correcting the likely abbreviation "Pray To Tha") is a new single from Fat Dog, officially released today, July 29, 2025. It serves as a single from their highly anticipated debut album, "BAD KARMA," which is scheduled for release on August 9, 2025, via Domino Records.
Lyrically, "Pray To The" is described as capturing a feeling of being overwhelmed by modern life and the pressures of technology and constant information. Frontman Joe Love explains that the song reflects the sentiment of "feeling like you’re trying to keep up with the world around you, even though it’s all moving so fast that you can barely process any of it." It touches on themes of:
Information overload: The relentless stream of news, social media, and digital stimuli.
Anxiety and exhaustion: The mental toll of trying to keep pace with a hyper-connected world.
Desire for escape: A yearning to disconnect and find simplicity.
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