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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · 14d

Top night last night at the George Tavern for the annual Sounds Management bash. Great sets from Van Quan, Long Distance Runner and For Breakfast. Blown away by DOSS, they're a bit special. Check em all out via www.soundsmanagement.co.uk

A photo of DOSS, who are fucking brilliant

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · 23d

Happy almost birthday Rapper's Delight. Here's an excellent history of how the track came to be, and what happened next, by @wrongtom.bsky.social: bsky.app/profile/wron...

wrongtom @wrongtom.bsky.social · 23d

I wrote something for Rapper’s Delight’s 45th anniversary but got distracted and didn’t publish it until a few months back, so here it is again if you missed it… rentparty.substack.com/p/chapter-24...

WHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social · 23d

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Jul 22

open.spotify.com/track/6TYQRl...

War Pigs - 2009 Remaster

Black Sabbath · Paranoid · Song · 1970

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎉How time flies! 5 years ago today, we released our debut EP, Barking to Gospel. 🥳

Turned out it was good lockdown music...

You can still get it digitally via our Bandcamp site. We've sold out of vinyl copies, but Jelly Records in Hackney can sort you out...

www.discogs.com/sell/item/36...

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Dave N @skif45.bsky.social · May 4

🎪 #shakethehighroad
🎶 #hiroama, #edtudorpole w/ #cathiunsworth, #madmadmad, @thisisdogunit.bsky.social
🏟️ #leytonstonesocialclub + #stjohnsleytonstone
📅 3 May 2025

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Another announcement from Heavy Pop brings the latest names for this year's Are You Listening? Festival - with names like Black Fondu, Dog Unit, Truck Violence and the Will McCrea trio joining the line-up on 10 May.

Not got your tickets? Head to buff.ly/ujER0pu

Are You Listening Festival line-up poster

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Apr 29

Still tickets left for this fantastic event on Saturday. Loads of amazing acts, and also we're on at 8.50pm. Come see! New stuff!

shakethehighroad.com

home

shakethehighroad.com

DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Apr 5

Our debut LP, At Home, is 1 year old today!

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy, streamed it and come to see us.

We're really proud of this album and the accompanying EP 'At Home, Still' and delighted so many other people have enjoyed them both.

Thanks again

Lucy, Henry, Sam and Jim.

The cover of Dog Unit's debut album, At Home

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Mar 12

Some news! We've donated a track to this excellent compilation. It's a previously unreleased live version of Absolute Unit, recorded back in 2022. You should go buy a copy, because @awamu.bsky.social is an incredibly brilliant charity doing amazing work.

awamutogether.bandcamp.com/album/togeth...

Together for Awamu Vol. 1, by awamu together recordings

16 track album

awamutogether.bandcamp.com

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Dan Johnny Clash @danjohnnyclash.bsky.social · Mar 9

awamutogether.bandcamp.com/album/togeth...
Great work from @awamu.bsky.social @polyop.bsky.social @ruiboom.bsky.social @machv.bsky.social @thisisdogunit.bsky.social and others. And it's for charidee.

Together for Awamu Vol. 1, by awamu together recordings

16 track album

awamutogether.bandcamp.com

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Feb 20

Very excited to be joining a whole bunch of amazing acts at Shake the High Road festival in Leytonstone on 3rd May. Tickets here:

www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lon...

A flyer for Shake the High Road festival, Sat 3rd May in London E11

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Jan 16

This Sunday!

DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Dec 19

We're ever so pleased to have been invited to support the fantastic Human Pyramids at the Lexington on Sunday 19th January. Tickets (which would make an excellent Xmas present) are on sale now, here:

dice.fm/event/k63vb8...

Portals Presents: Human Pyramids Tickets | £19 | 19 Jan @ The Lexington, London | DICE

Portals are delighted to present the amazing Human Pyramids for a rare headline show at the Lexington to celebrate the release of their new album. The band ...

dice.fm

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Dec 31

Throughout 2024 we were privileged to work with, support, be supported by, and share a line-up with some incredible artists. So here's a Spotify playlist of our faves:

open.spotify.com/playlist/684...

Please dig a bit deeper into anything you like and share the love onwards. HNY! L, H, S and J x

Special guests, friends and others - 2024

Playlist · Dog Unit · 24 items

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Dec 19

We're ever so pleased to have been invited to support the fantastic Human Pyramids at the Lexington on Sunday 19th January. Tickets (which would make an excellent Xmas present) are on sale now, here:

dice.fm/event/k63vb8...

Portals Presents: Human Pyramids Tickets | £19 | 19 Jan @ The Lexington, London | DICE

Portals are delighted to present the amazing Human Pyramids for a rare headline show at the Lexington to celebrate the release of their new album. The band ...

dice.fm

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 23

Great pic! Thanks for coming!

DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 23

Lots of dogs at the Hope & Ruin tonight. Which one will *you* choose?

A photo of a menu showing a list of hot dogs.

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thanks Andy!

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Chris Butcher @chrisbutcher.bsky.social · Nov 23

Dog Unit really smashed it at the Lower Third last night. Only one date left on the tour, catch them in Brighton if you can @thisisdogunit.bsky.social

Dog Unit tee shirt that reads Absolute Unit in big white letters on a black background

Dog Unit bass player Jim lit by a red light and concentrating hard

Dog Unit drummer Lucy driving the band on with some intricate rythms. Red light on Lucy who is behind a small but loud drum kit

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thanks Chris! We had a blast.

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thanks for coming down! Was loads of fun.

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 21

Timings for tomorrow night:

7pm Doors
7.30pm Barbican Estate
8.30pm Dog Unit

See you there!

DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 18

This Friday we're excited to be back in London for the penultimate show of our UK tour, at the Lower Third in Soho. Support is from the fantastic Barbican Estate. Bring all your mates! Tickets: dice.fm/event/52wow-...

A flyer for Dog Unit's show a the Lower Third in Soho on Fri Nov 22rd, with support from Barbican Estate. The photo, taken by band member Sam Walton, shows some buildings that, while not themselves on the barbican estate, are nonetheless very atmospheric.

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 21

Some great folks in this.

THE LINE of BEST FIT @thelineofbestfit.com · Nov 21

We're building our own starter pack of musicians to follow on Bluesky. Who have we missed? Share, follow us, let us know who's bringing the noise to this app!

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 20

Actually, slight change:

Doors: 8pm
Lindsay Munroe: 8.15pm
Dog Unit: 9.05pm

Sorry for confusion!

DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 19

It'll be doors 8pm, Lindsay Munroe at 8.30pm, then we'll be on at 9.20pm. See you there!

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DOG UNIT @thisisdogunit.bsky.social · Nov 18

On Saturday, we'll be closing our UK tour in Brighton, at the Hope & Ruin. We've got our friend Lindsay Munroe supporting us again, and she's ace. Get yer tickets on Dice here: dice.fm/event/bqbdk-...

A flyer for Dog Unit's run of tour dates supported by Lindsay Munroe: 10th Oct at Yes in Manchester; 1st Nov at Dareshack in Bristol; and 23rd Nov at the Hope & Ruin in Brighton. The picture, taken by band member Sam Walton, is of some logs.

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