Hello lovely people! We are Year of the Dog, a Brass House Soul band from Cardiff and Bristol. After six incredible years of gigging, writing, and growing together, we are finally recording our first-ever album of ten new songs—a milestone we’ve been dreaming of since day one.
And here’s the exciting part: We’ve already tracked half of the album at the legendary Rockfield Studios—the same hallowed ground where Queen, Coldplay, and Oasis recorded some of their greatest hits. This has been a surreal and unforgettable experience, and now, we need your help to finish what we started.
We’re beyond excited to be working with Rob Cass, an iconic Abbey Road producer who has collaborated with legends like Eric Clapton, Brian May, and Imelda May. This partnership is a game-changer for us, and we want YOU to be part of this monumental moment in our journey.
This isn’t just any album—it’s the album we’ve always dreamed of creating. But making something truly special isn’t cheap. While we’ve been grafting hard—chasing arts grants, playing extra gigs, and putting everything we have into this—we still need help to bring it across the finish line.
We need to raise £10,000 to complete the album. This will cover the costs of:
- Recording: Studio time, producers, engineers, mixing, and mastering.
- Album Artwork: Because first impressions matter.
- Distribution: Getting the music out into the world.
- Marketing & Promotion: So everyone knows about it.
- Merchandise: So you can sport some fresh Year of the Dog gear.
We’ve poured our hearts into these songs, and we truly believe this could be the album that takes us to the next level. If you’ve ever danced at one of our gigs, belted out a chorus with us, or felt the energy of our brass-fuelled soul sound, this is your chance to be part of something big.
Your donation—whether it’s £1 or more—makes you an essential part of this project. You’ll be with us every step of the way, from the next session in the studio to the final release. And if you can’t donate, no worries—just sharing this page helps massively!
Half the album is already laid down in one of the most legendary studios in the world. Now, with your help, we can finish it.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us, for coming to our gigs, and for being part of our journey. This is the final piece of the puzzle, and we know, with you by our side, we’ll make this dream a reality.
With love and gratitude,
Year of the Dog x