“While the world came to a standstill, Beachdog sharpened its claws” DaMusic (BE) wrote about the very first 7” of Beachdog. Finally, there is a new loud rock band with songs that will appeal to large audiences. Audiences that still miss going wild in sweaty halls with friends, fists in the air. Because Beachdog, after selling out their first three shows, had to cancel their first clubtour like many others. Thus, all hope is now focused on the release of their debut album. Beachdog delivers a self-titled rock record that goes from loud to very loud, and yet is also enjoyable because of its dynamic. From grooving interludes to even an organ solo by Robin Piso on 'Good Morning'. Fresh neogrunge, punk and post-hardcore reminiscent of Foo fighters and Soundgarden on the one hand and bands like Turnstile and Touché Amoré on the other. A sound that fills a gap in the Dutch band scene that had to be filled for years. David Achter de Molen became known as the lead singer of John Coffey. This Dutch punk/hardcoreband released three albums, toured from Russia to the USA and played an infinite amount of clubs and festivals in Europe. After ten years John Coffey stopped on their peak and David withdrew himself from making music. Years of presenting radio and making podcasts followed, but something started itching again. After three years it was time to go back to making music. He found one of the most talented Dutch guitarists in Ruben Lisman, and they wrote songs together for a year. They then found the rest of the band in the hardcore scene from the south of the country. David explains: "If there was one prevailing thought when writing this record, it was 'I just want a damn good rock record to be on Spotify’. And in my opinion we succeeded, within a genre that currently produces not enough good music in the Netherlands”. This sound had to be made and these frustrations had to be sung out loud, whether it's about the dairy industry or religion. But above all, a Beachdog audience should walk away from a show with a big smile and wanting more. David Achter de Molen – vocals Ruben Lisman – guitar / vocals Mex van Gestel – drums Vincent Kuijpers – bass Sybrand Hiemstra - guitar Tracklist01 Swords up in the air02 Dog03 Milk04 Interlude a: gazing05 The patient06 Fight evil, read books07 Beggar08 Interlude b: brick09 Crawl in pieces10 Good morning
