DUG

DUG consists of Californian Jonny Pickett and folk artist Lorkin O’Reilly (26M+ Spotify streams).

DUG have firmly established themselves as one of the most unique and relatable forces in the folk music revival, thanks in part to singles like ‘The Big Sundown’, ‘Jubilee’ (shortlisted for two Grammy nominations), “Livelong Day” and most recent title-track “Have At It!”.

For those familiar, DUG are an unapologetically modern band though their music stems from roots in musical traditions from both the great American folk troubadours while channelling the elder statesmen of Irish folk.

They’re damn funny too. DUG’s lyrics catch you off guard, eliciting an honest-to-goodness chuckle in a moment of levity. At their very best, as on their debut, there’s a bona fide warmth littered throughout their unique take on folk storytelling. Tracks like ‘Wheel of Fortune’ have an easy rapport.  It’s catching up with an old friend, all mischief and smiles.

There are allusions to darker moments there too; yearning and melancholy, to lessons learnt the hard way. Taking the heavy with the light and being able to translate it into a foot-tapping, infectious contemporary folk sound is what DUG do best. They don’t need to posture; their music is naturally playful and honest, inviting you along on their musical journey.

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