Press Release, July 2005
Not My Dog (a hard rock band from Pretoria, South Africa) was formed nine
years ago in 1996. Three EP's were released from 1996 to 1999, ensuring a
loyal and concrete fan base. The year 2000 saw the launch of their first
full-length album 'Dogumentary'. The album featured collaborations with
stars like Ready D (Prophets Of Da City), Hamma (Darker Shades of Phunk) and
Mr. Fat (Brasse Vannie Kaap). It was clear that NMD's then
'hardcore/hip-hop' sound was going national. Singles from 'Dogumentary'
climbed to number one on 5FM's Modern Rock Chart as well as on various
regional and campus radio stations.
Not My Dog's follow-up album 'Braai Vibes' won the South African Music Award
(SAMA) for Best Rock Album in 2003. The launch of the album at Oppikoppi
wowed many, as seen through the words of a well known journalist, '...with
the combination of a laser show, pyrotechnics, groupie dancers, razor sharp
musical performances, and a concealed guest appearance by Strings 'n Skins
gurus Greg Georgiades and Ashish Joshi, the CD launch left audiences in
awe...' The album's nu-metal riffs fused with modern jazz surprised and
amazed old fans and ensured a large new following. Ample airplay was
received for six tracks, 'Jor da Fire', 'I Told You', 'Hello Again (See
Lucy)', 'Dodgy Dog', a cover of Koos Kombuis' 'Verslaaf' and 'Here Comes the
Dog' which features a mastermind guitar solo by the legendary Johnny Fourie.
Not My Dog has performed and headlined all major South African festivals
including Southern Cross Festival, Woodstock, Oppikoppi, Up the Creek,
Bosberock and Kaktus op die Vlaktes. The band hits the road often with
numerous national tours under their belt. In 2002 Not My Dog went on an
international tour of Germany, The United Kingdom and The Netherlands, where
they stunned the crowds at the Fierce Festival in London.
Not My Dog adopted five African wild dogs that are currently kept at the
Pretoria Zoo. The band sponsors food, medical costs and holds benefit
concerts on behalf of the African Wild Dog Association.
Not My Dog's fifth release 'False Dog' will habitually be launched at the
11th Oppikoppi Wired festival on Friday the 5th of August 2005. The new
album resonates heavier than ever. The pack consists of Jorik Pienaar on
drums, Lanie van der Walt on bass, Juan le Roux and Hugo de Waal on guitars.
Newest member, Dino Giovanoni with his exceptional melodic vocals,
euphonizes the guitar driven jazz inclined harmonies and radical time
signatures to the next plane. The first single 'Hit Radio' has already been
aired on Barney Simon's Night Zoo and the response has been overwhelming.
Next singles will be 'Baal', 'Different Approach' and 'Weak Breed'. The
album was composed over 12 months and took three months to record at the
vastly improved Wolmer Records. Produced by Lanie van der Walt and Larry
Pullen the album is sure to thrill anticipating fans.
Make sure to catch Not My Dog live and enjoy the album 'False Dog'.
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