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Dr. Dog is an acclaimed rock band known for its distinct blend of indie rock, psychedelic influences, and lyrical depth, engaging audiences through extensive tours and a consistent output of original music.
Dr. Dog was announced as the surprise headliner for the ninth annual Philly Music Fest, scheduled from October 13-19. The band is set to perform two headline shows at Ardmore Music Hall on October 13th and 14th, contributing to the festival's mission to showcase local Philadelphia talent. As part of their participation, Philly Music Fest will be donating $20,000 to Beyond the Bars, a Philadelphia-based charity focused on music education accessibility. The band has been a long-standing target for the festival's founder, Greg Seltzer, marking a significant alignment of local musical efforts and community support.
As part of Dr. Dog's participation in the 2025 Philly Music Fest, the festival will be donating $20,000 to Beyond the Bars. This Philadelphia-based charitable organization aims to make learning and playing music accessible to a wider audience.
Dr. Dog collaborated with the inventive theater company Pig Iron Theater on a project described as 'Swamp Is On,' alongside the band's eighth album in 2016, suggesting a creative integration of their music with theatrical performance.
Since early 2015, Dr. Dog's song "Warrior Man" has been used as the entrance theme for wrestler Matt Sydal in the professional wrestling promotion Ring Of Honor.
Dr. Dog's song "My Old Ways" was featured in the full season 4 trailer of "Fear the Walking Dead," which aired on March 25, 2018.
Dr. Dog's song "We All Belong" was featured in season 5 episode 22 of the television series "How I Met Your Mother."
The song "Exit for Sale" by Dr. Dog was featured in season 1 episode 16 of the television series "Elementary."
Dr. Dog's song "What a Fool" appeared in season 2 episode 10 of the television series "New Girl."
The song "Phenomenon" by Dr. Dog appeared in season 5 episode 19 of the television series "Parenthood."
Dr. Dog's song "Warrior Man" appeared in season 6 episode 9 of the television series "Californication."
The song "Black-Red" by Dr. Dog appeared in an episode of the political drama series "House of Cards."
Dr. Dog's song "Where'd All the Time Go" was featured in the second season of the adventure series "Outer Banks."
The song "Jackie Wants a Black Eye" by Dr. Dog appeared in season three of the comedy series "Eastbound & Down."
Dr. Dog originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tracing its roots back to the eighth-grade collaboration of Toby Leaman and Scott McMicken. The band commenced as an offshoot of their earlier college project, Raccoon, at West Chester University. In 2001, Dr. Dog self-recorded and self-released their debut experimental album, “The Psychedelic Swamp.” Over the subsequent years, the band’s lineup evolved, and in 2002, they released “Toothbrush.” By 2004, their music garnered broader attention after My Morning Jacket invited them on two tours, and “The New York Times” music critic Kelefa Sanneh praised their album “Easy Beat.” This led to a record deal with Park The Van Records and their first cross-country tour in 2005, solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene.
From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Dog continued to expand their discography and touring schedule. They released the “Takers and Leavers” EP in 2006, followed by “We All Belong” in 2007, which featured a more refined production. During this period, the band also appeared on national television programs such as “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” In 2008, they released “Fate,” which charted on the Billboard 200 and Independent Albums charts. Their consistent efforts in recording and live performances helped them build a dedicated fanbase.
In 2009, Dr. Dog signed with Anti- Records, marking a new phase in their career. Their first album with the label, “Shame, Shame,” was released in 2010. The band continued releasing albums under Anti- until 2016, including “Be the Void” (2012), “B-Room” (2013), and a re-release of “The Psychedelic Swamp” (2016). In 2016, they independently released “Abandoned Mansion” on their own label, We Buy Gold Records, redirecting proceeds to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Their journey continued with “Critical Equation” in 2018. While they announced their retirement from touring in 2021, the band affirmed they were not disbanding and continued to release new music, including their self-titled eleventh studio album in July 2024, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to musical innovation.
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