Fat Dog
South London's unhinged rave-punk cult, with klezmer, techno, and total mayhem, a live show that feels like a cult initiation in the best way.
Festivals Fat Dog is playing
- Coachella Sunday · On the billTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- BBK Live On the billTickets
- Y Not? On the billTicketsOn sale Nov 14
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About Fat Dog
Fat Dog is a rave-punk band from London, UK, formed in 2020.
Fat Dog formed in South East London in 2020, during the Covid lockdowns, around singer Joe Love. Long before releasing any music, the band built a reputation on the London club circuit for shows loud and chaotic enough that NME later called them the wildest live act of 2023. They signed to Domino in 2023.
Their debut single, "King of the Slugs," arrived in August 2023: a seven-minute track co-produced with James Ford that runs punk into techno over its length. "All the Same" followed in January 2024, backed by a music video featuring actor Neil Bell, with a remix by Mandy, Indiana released the next month.
Onstage, the band leaned on costume as much as sound. Drummer Johnny Hutch played every gig behind a latex dog mask, earning the nickname Doghead, and has said the disguise helped him manage anxiety as an autistic performer. He left the band in September 2024, with Ellis D taking over on drums.
The debut album, WOOF., was released on Domino in September 2024. Joe Love has pointed to an unlikely source for the band's sound: the music from the video game Serious Sam, which he cites as a direct influence on Fat Dog's mix of dance rhythm and klezmer-tinged melody.
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Questions about Fat Dog
What festivals is Fat Dog playing in 2027?
Fat Dog is booked at 3 festivals we cover: Coachella 2027, BBK Live 2027, Y Not? 2027.
Is Fat Dog playing Coachella 2027?
Yes, Fat Dog is on the Coachella 2027 lineup, April 9–18, 2027 at Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA. They play Sunday, April 11.
Is Fat Dog playing BBK Live 2027?
Yes, Fat Dog is on the BBK Live 2027 lineup, July 8–10, 2027 at Bilbao, Spain.
Is Fat Dog playing Y Not? 2027?
Yes, Fat Dog is on the Y Not? 2027 lineup, July 29 – August 1, 2027 at Pikehall, Derbyshire, UK.
Where is Fat Dog from?
Fat Dog is from London, UK.
Who is in Fat Dog?
Fat Dog is Chris Hughes (keyboards), Joe Love and Morgan Wallace.
When did Fat Dog form?
Fat Dog formed in London in 2020.
What was Fat Dog's first album?
Fat Dog's first album was WOOF. (2024). The latest is Cancel Me (I’m Tired) (2026).
What kind of music does Fat Dog play?
Fat Dog plays rave-punk.
What festivals has Fat Dog played before?
Fat Dog has played End of the Road 2026.