"A Roiling Caldron of Psychedelia" (NY Times)

Dr. Dog's 'Critical Equation,' the "deeply moving and resonant" (KEXP) new album from the beloved indie rock outfit, was released on Thirty Tigers. Produced by Gus Seyffert (Bedouine, Michael Kiwanuka), 'Critical Equation' has revitalized the sound that characterizes Dr. Dog's sensitivity to subtlety. They recorded during an intense and transformative period. The band questioned their creative process and emerged with what is "arguably Dr. Dog's best work" (WXPN).

Watch the band's performance of "Listening In" on Live From Here With Chris Thile:

Dr. Dog is currently on their first tour in two years, which includes a three-night run at Brooklyn Steel -- full dates below!

'Critical Equation' mentions...

"a roiling caldron of psychedelia...it could almost be Santana, infused with 21st-century dread and nerve." - New York Times, on "Go Out Fighting"

"the moment of realization just before emotional trauma hits home; it's a sadness so profound that it can't be spun into a lighthearted song." - NPR Music, on "Listening In"

"The deep, pulled-back grooves of Critical Equation reveal the harnessed intensity of the songs and performances so deliberately that their myriad pleasures and embedded hooks will sneak up on you" -- Uncut

"an ode to the perseverance the band found in themselves -- and that the world at large gravely needs." - Consequence of Sound, on "Go Out Fighting"

"deeply moving and resonant songwriting...[Dr. Dog] uses restraint as a strength and sounds at the top of their game while doing it." - KEXP

Listen

Tour Dates

5/2 Boston, MA - House of Blues
5/4 Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
5/5 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
5/6 St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre
5/8 Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom
5/10 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
5/11 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
5/12 Austin, TX - Moody Theater
5/13 Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
5/14 San Antonio, TX - The Rustic
5/16 New Orleans, LA - Joy Theater
5/17 Birmingham, AL - Iron City
5/18 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
5/19 Black Mountain, NC - Pisgah Brewing Co.
6/1 Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
6/2 San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park
6/3 Pioneertown, CA -- Pappy & Harriet's
6/5 Los Angeles, CA - The Theatre at Ace Hotel
6/7 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
6/8 Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
6/9 Seattle, WA - The Moore Theatre
6/11 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
6/13 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
6/14 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
6/15 Kansas City, MO - Truman
6/16 Indianapolis, IN - Sun King Brewery
6/17 Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
6/19 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/20 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/21 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
6/22 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
6/23 Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
7/13 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
7/14 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
7/15 Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
8/10 Waynesville, OH - Bellwether Festival

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Dan Victor is editor of Popdust and producer of Popdust Presents. He is also a music producer, bassist for Low Profile (live hip hop) & The Coldpress (indie rap) and front-man for Ductape Halo (indie rock). Follow on Youtube.

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