Office Dog has signed to New West Records and will release their debut album Spiel on January 26, 2024. Hailing from Auckland by way of Dunedin, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the trio is led by the critically acclaimed songwriter Kane Strang. The 12-song set was produced by De Stevens (Marlin’s Dreaming) at Roundhead Studios and was recorded over the course of two days, tracking into the early hours of the morning. Office Dog fearlessly explores the depths of complex emotions through layers of tension and release while Spiel serves an introspective view on profound experiences, turmoil, and hopeful prospect.
Check out the new Office Dog song”Big Air,” which shows the band’s propensity for beat-driven indie rock reminiscent of Parquet Courts and Twin Peaks.
Flying Nun Records will release Spiel in Aotearoa/New Zealand & Australia tomorrow while New West Records will release the record in the rest of the world on January 26. Office Dog’s string of pre-release singles garnered instant success across Aotearoa/New Zealand’s beloved Student Radio Network, dominating the #1 spot for multiple weeks on the Radioscope Alternative Charts. Songs saw various Top 10’s, including 95bFM (Auckland) and Radio One 91F (Dunedin), as well as spins on the BBC Radio 6 program Parallel Universe Tonight, hosted by Marc Riley of The Fall.
Office Dog’s Spiel will be available across digital platforms, compact disc, and standard black vinyl. A very limited to 100 Lime Green Color Vinyl Edition will be available via Rough Trade Records, while an extremely limited to 50 Amber Color Vinyl Edition will be available via Seasick Records. A limited to 1,000 Clear Violet Vinyl Edition will be available at Independent Record Stores worldwide and is available for pre-order NOW via NEW WEST RECORDS.
