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Fat Dog and Westside Cowboy release new tracks
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Fat Dog and Westside Cowboy release new tracks

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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- Fat Dog's new song

Fat Dog, a seven-member band, has released their new song "Cancel Me (I'm Tired)" from their upcoming second album. The song features a subjective camera perspective, reminiscent of The Prodigy's 1997 hit "Smack My Bitch Up," but with a twist. While the earlier song revealed the protagonist was female, Fat Dog's video shows a male character experiencing a wild London night. The lyrics describe excessive drinking, drug use, and inappropriate advances toward women. Inspired by John Lennon's "How Do You Sleep," the song expresses a general sense of grievance. Despite the weary lyrics, the music pulsates with an energetic, party-like rhythm, suggesting that the band, despite wishing for a break, continues to create music, rejecting the idea of AI writing their hits.

If you wanna cancel me, go ahead and do it please

โ€” Joe LoveSinging in Fat Dog's song "Cancel Me (I'm Tired)"

Westside Cowboy, a band from Manchester, has released their second single, "Pin Up Boys," from their debut album "It Goes On." The song, initially written about a year and a half ago, features Reuben Haycock's quiet vocals and a slow guitar arrangement. Haycock's lyrics express a desire to be more than just a "pretty boy," with his voice becoming more aggressive as the song builds into an indie-rock anthem. The band's sound has been compared to Geese and 70s rock, fitting into the current rock revival trend. The song was recently uploaded to streaming platforms after numerous live performances.

I put my feet up for a bit, let AI write a hit

โ€” Joe LoveSinging in Fat Dog's song "Cancel Me (I'm Tired)"
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.