French Dogs

French Dogs are a high-velocity fixture of the London indie scene, delivering sharp, guitar-driven dispatches from the "frazzled mornings" of modern life. Blending visceral energy with raw storytelling, the quintet has earned a reputation for chaotic live shows and a restless sound. Following key support from Radio X (John Kennedy) and BBC Introducing (Jess Iszatt), early 2026 saw the band expand across Europe with an RSD26 vinyl run, sold-out shows at Supersonic Paris, and international instores. In May 2026, French Dogs released their acclaimed debut album, Here’s to Pretending, launched at a sold-out Lexington show in London, before being named BBC Introducing Featured Artist of the Week. Preceded by the single "Broken Glass" ("And I would walk through broken glass, standing in the rain, watch I'll shiver..."), the album earned rave reviews: • "Messy in all the right places, full of personality." — RGM • "A debut that feels remarkably assured." — Mystic Sons • "Pairing urgency with deeper emotional weight." — Illustrate Mag • "Earnest and utterly addictive." — The Big Takeover • "Buzzing with raw, thrilling candour." — Sinusoidal With critical acclaim spanning OOR, Earmilk, Indie Tapes, It’s All Indie, and Cheers To The Vikings, French Dogs stand as one of the most vital voices in modern indie rock.