Having grown up together in their hometown of Nottingham, Rob Milton (bass and vocals,) Joss Van Wilder (guitar, keys, vocals,) Lawrence Libor- (drums, vocals,) and Paul Roberts (guitar, vocals)  became firm friends at the tender age of thirteen having all attended the same primary and secondary schools. The addition of 'Trev'(saxophone,vocals) came some years later through a chance meeting at a drama rehearsal. Who knew this unlikely collision of skate kids and thespians would produce one of Nottingham's most highly rated up and coming bands Dog Is Dead.

But produce them it did and their eclectic sound and stage show camaraderie is indicative of their close friendship, each member bringing a different perspective to the creative process, from musical theatre to their own musical heroes which span Paul Simon and Cap N Jazz to Mystery Jets and Fleet Foxes, leading to their unique sound of indie-hit pop music, inflected with jazz sax solos and math rock riffs.

Pull this together with the electrifying and unexpected wizardry of the saxophone, much overlooked and notably under rated by many contemporary bands. Here in lies the pogo friendly undisputedly catchy creation of Clockwork, Board Games and The Zoo, their first three tracks to be published on Myspace, already garnering anthemic status amongst local fans.

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