Interview - Fat Dog
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South Londoners Fat Dog are in the eye of the storm right now. Their fine debut album WOOF. was released last week, after months spent cultivating their sound on the live stage.
This week, the five-piece are performing at record stores across the UK in what has become a key element of the promotional trail: a short performance followed by a signing session for all the delegates in attendance.
Sometimes, the amount of audience members surpasses three digits, and so – while it’s an excellent way for bands to connect with their fans – the whistlestop tour can also be quite gruelling.
Before their session and gig at Rough Trade Bristol, Live4ever was able to grab some time with three members of the group: saxophonist and keyboardist Morgan Wallace, Chris Hughes (keyboards and synths) and lead vocalist, guitarist and architect Joe Love. While the trio were in good spirits and happy to talk, it’s fair to say they were still suffering from the effects of the night before at Rough Trade East London.