Resin Dogs

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Resin Dogs
Origin Flag of Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genre(s) Hip hop
Years active 1996–present
Label(s) Hydrofunk Records
Website Resin Dogs
Members
DJ Katch
Dave Atkins
Chris Bosley
Former members
Geoff Boardman

Resin Dogs are a Brisbane, Australia-based hip hop band, originally formed in 1996. Resin Dogs are a loose collective, a cut and paste sample band who use live drums, live bass, and elements of hip hop via turntables and samplers to create all forms of ritual dance sounds.[1] The Resin Dogs consist of DJ Katch, Chris Bosley and Dave Atkins.

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[edit] Biography

The Resin Dogs were formed in 1996, releasing their debut EP, Grinnin', on their own label, Hydrofunk, in 1997. This was followed by subsequent EPs, Volcanic Lab (1998)and Daily Troubles (2000), with the track, "Say Yeah", receiving airplay on Triple J[2] making its way up the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts.

In 2000 Resin Dogs signed a distribution deal with Virgin Records/EMI for their record label, Hydrofunk, and released their debut album, Grand Theft Audio.[3] This was followed by a second EP, Live Like Dogs(2002). During the recording of their second album, two singles were released "Set It Off"[4], featuring underground legend Abstract Rude from the USA, and "Take Off" with Sydney’s Good Buddha on vocals.

In 2003 they released the follow-up, Hi Fidelity Dirt (September 21, 2003), also on Hydrofunk.[5] The band’s two albums continue to attract strong sales and widespread praise from critics and fans. Vinyl sales of Grand Theft Audio have increased steadily on an annual basis (with over 25,000 copies sold). After their distribution deal with Virgin lapsed, they signed a deal with MGM.

Collaborators with the band, outside its four-man core lineup, include MC DNO ("Shin Ki Row", "Decipher"), percussionist Peter Neville ("Trout Fishing In Quebec"), DJ Ransom, Ben Ely (of Regurgitator), Abstract Rude ( of Haiku D'Etat and Abstract Tribe Unique), Lazy Grey, Robert Reed (of Trouble Funk), Mad Doctor X, Kenny Dope, Super Dense Child, and most recently The Pharcyde, Jungle Brothers and Spikey Tee.

Resin Dogs have won three Australian Dance Music Awards — Best Hip Hop Act (2001) and two Best Live Act (2002, 2003).[6]

Resin Dogs have performed at almost every major Australian festival, including Livid, Homebake[7] Meredith, Woodford, East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival and at the Big Day Out for seven years.[8] Organisers of Meredith Music Festival said of Resin Dogs performance “…the best 90 minutes of live groove ever seen in the bush”.[9] In 2004 and 2005 the Resin Dogs performed concerts across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK and Europe (including the Sziegt Festival, Hungary, and at the Colours Of Ostrava in the Czech Republic).[10]

An invitation from Black Eyed Peas saw Resin Dogs support the band on their Australian tour in October 2004. Resin Dogs also made a triumphant appearance at the world’s largest WOMAD Festival at Reading in England[11] and had a sell-out show at Cargo, the popular London club.

In 2005, Electronic Arts featured one of the group's songs, "Definition", in the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game.[12] "Definition" was released as a EP/Single in February 2006 and features ARIA winning[13] MC Hau (Koolism), MC Mystro (Low Life) and The Pharcyde.

2007 saw the release of the Resin Dogs' third studio album, More (November 3, 2007) on the Hydrofunk label, distributed by MGM.[14] The album was co-produced by Brad Baloo (The Nextmen), with contributions from Abstract Rude (US), Aceyalone, Mikah 9, and Demolition Man (UK). The album was Triple J's 'feature album' in December 2007[15] with the first track lifted from the album, "Coming With The Sound", receiving airplay on Triple J[16], Nova (Brisbane) and community radio stations across Australia.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Grand Theft Audio Hydrofunk (August 24, 2000)
  • Hi Fidelity Dirt Hydrofunk (September 22, 2003)
  • More Hydrofunk (November 3, 2007)

[edit] EPs

  • Grinnin Hydrofunk (1997)
  • Volcanic Lab Hydrofunk (1999)
  • Gimme a Break Hydrofunk (2000)
  • Daily Troubles Hydrofunk (May, 2000)
  • Live Like Dogs Hydrofunk (2002)
  • Hardgroove Hydrofunk (2001)
  • Definition Hydrofunk (February 3, 2006)

[edit] Singles

  • "Set It Off" Hydrofunk (September 9, 2002)
  • "Take Off" Hydrofunk (July, 2003)
  • "Gunshot Dub" Hydrofunk (October 4, 2004)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Resin Dogs Biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
  2. ^ Triple J playlisting - "Say Yeah". J Play. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  3. ^ Discogs entry on Grand Theft Auto. Discogs. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  4. ^ Discogs entry on "Set It Off". Discogs. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  5. ^ Discogs entry on Hi Fidelity Dirt. Discogs. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  6. ^ Dance Music Music Awards History. Dance Music Awards. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
  7. ^ Homebake 2001. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
  8. ^ Big Day Out past lineups. Big Day Out. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  9. ^ Twelfth Annual Meredith Music Festival (2002). Meredith Music Festival. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
  10. ^ Colours of Ostrava. www.Colours.cz. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  11. ^ WOMA 2004. eFestivals.com.uk. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
  12. ^ 2006 FIFA World Cup Rocks. IGN Entertainment Games. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
  13. ^ 2004 ARIA Award - 'Best Urban Release'. ARIA. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  14. ^ Hydrofunk entry on More. Hydrofunk Records. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  15. ^ Triple J album review - More. Triple J. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  16. ^ Triple J playlisting - "Coming With The Sound". J Play. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.

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