A Giant Dog is an American punk rock[1] band from Austin, Texas.[2][3] It has been described by Bandcamp Daily as "one of Austin's most thrillingly irreverent bands".[4] It consists of Sabrina Ellis, Andrew Cashen, Andy Bauer, Graham Low, and Daniel Blanchard.[5]

History

A Giant Dog was formed by Sabrina Ellis, Andrew Cashen, and Orville Neeley[6] in 2008.[7] The band released the debut album Fight in 2012.[8] In 2013, the band released Bone.[9] In 2016, they signed with Merge Records.[10] The band's third album, Pile, was released on Merge Records in 2016.[11] The band's fourth album, Toy, was released on Merge Records in 2017.[12] In 2019, they released a full-album cover of Arcade Fire's 2007 release Neon Bible.[13] Ellis and Cashen also form the rock band Sweet Spirit.[14]

Members

Current

  • Sabrina Ellis – vocals
  • Andrew Cashen – vocals, guitar
  • Andy Bauer – guitar
  • Graham Low – bass guitar
  • Daniel Blanchard – drums

Former

  • Orville Neeley
  • Matthew Strmiska

Discography

Albums

  • Fight (2012)
  • Bone (2013)
  • Pile (2016)
  • Toy (2017)
  • Neon Bible (2019)
  • Bite (2023)

EPs

  • House (2010)

Singles

  • "The Grand" b/w "QYJARA" (2010)
  • "Dammit Pomegranate" b/w "Can't Complain" (2012)
  • "Suddenly Seymour" (2021)

References

  1. ^ Ramirez, Ramon (May 7, 2016). "Austin punks A Giant Dog learn how to be indie darlings on their own terms". The Daily Dot. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Stegall, Tim (May 6, 2016). "Glimmer Twins - Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen instigate A Giant Dog Pile". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Sackllah, David (August 23, 2017). "Houston Roots Help A Giant Dog Climb the Indie-Rock Pile". Houston Press. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Jonathan (August 24, 2017). "A Giant Dog's Trademark Punk Raunchiness is Alive and Well on "Toy"". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  5. ^ Conzett, Lance (August 31, 2017). "A Giant Dog Proves That Rock 'n' Roll Is Becoming Better Than Ever". Nashville Scene. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  6. ^ Webb, Jacob (May 23, 2006). "Song of the Day: A Giant Dog – Sleep When Dead". KEXP-FM. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  7. ^ Kot, Greg (September 6, 2017). "A Giant Dog defies cult-band burnout". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  8. ^ Bray, Ryan (May 23, 2016). "A Giant Dog – Pile". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  9. ^ Gaca, Anna (May 31, 2017). "A Giant Dog – "Photograph"". Spin. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  10. ^ Swiatecki, Chad (September 3, 2016). "Austin's A Giant Dog finds the right home for new record with Merge". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Healy, Pat (May 18, 2016). "A Giant Dog: Pile". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  12. ^ Corcoran, Nina (September 2, 2017). "A Giant Dog: Toy". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  13. ^ "A Giant Dog Cover Arcade Fire's Neon Bible in Full on New Album". Pitchfork.com. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  14. ^ Stith, Deborah (2017-02-27). "Duo behind Sweet Spirit and A Giant Dog go all in for art and music". Austin-American Statesman. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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