Hot off the back of their single Wobbly Van, energetic, funk-fueled
Sunshine Coast trio, Dosed,
brought fans excitement to boiling point last week with the release of their
six track EP Head In The Clouds. Sharing a collective energy and love
for an inspired sound, Oskar (guitar and vocals), Noah (bass), and Rory’s (drums) tight and refined performance on the record
provides a great time all-round.
90’s alt-rock groups, like The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, provide a broad canvas for
the band to build from. One of Dosed’s most notable features is the up-tempo
funk that radiates through every one of the six songs on the EP, heavily attributed
to Oskar’s dancehall-esque vocals. His commanding skill is paralleled by smooth
cadences which draws listeners into the record’s title track. The smooth and
slow introduction to the band via Head In The Clouds soon finds huge
rise and impact at the end of the song, showing Dosed’s versatility across funk
and rock. This gradual rise is a consistent feature across the EP and really
culminates in the record’s final song, and lead single, Wobbly Van which is an
aptly placed end to a fabulous sonic journey.
The only thing one is left wanting after listening to Dosed’s Head In The Clouds, is more! The
accomplished and tight sound built from melding funk and alt-rock together delightfully
surpasses expectations, creating a well-executed jewel of a record.
Dosed’s new EP Head In The Clouds is out now. Catch the band touring the EP throughout June/July. Brisbane fans can catch them playing the Zoo on Friday, 28 June. All event info HERE.
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS – DOSED
This review of Dosed’s EP is courtesy of Phoenix Radio’s Emerge program, hosted by Calen Le Couteur and Russell Thompson. Follow Emerge and tune in on Monday nights 7-9PM HERE.
