London indie-punk duo Happy Accidents have dropped their banging new single, "Dog Day," co-written with Sophie MacKenzie of cheerbleederz. The track is the latest from their forthcoming album Edit Undo, set to be released on 27 September via Alcopop! Records.
"Dog Day" showcases a more reflective side of the band, addressing themes of feeling past your prime and fighting against oneself and others.
Commenting on the single, vocalist/drummer Phoebe Cross says:
“‘Dog Day’ was written on a rainy weekend in the studio in February. We collaborated with our friend Sophie, who plays with me in my other project, cheerbleederz. We're all fairly used to writing and working together, though not in this exact combination of people, so it was cool seeing what would happen working on something fresh, then immediately building and recording it.”
“I think we were all feeling a bit low and it felt so good to channel this energy into writing a song together. I had words written down in my notebook, and the melody came to me whilst listening to Sophie and Rich playing their instruments. I think I really drew from a lot of my favourite artists for this song especially. By the end of the day we were all so energised and it turned out to be one of our faves on the record!”
Edit Undo will be the band's fifth album and their latest release with Alcopop! Records. Happy Accidents have been a staple in the UK underground scene, known for their DIY roots and increasingly finessed output. The album was recorded over a longer period, with the band integrating the process into their normal lives for a more enjoyable experience.
Talking about the album guitarist/vocalist Rich Mandell said:
“I guess the difference this time is we recorded it over a longer period of time, going to the studio once a month and just seeing what came out,” says Mandell of their new creative process. “We've sort of integrated it into our normal lives which has been way more fun.”
Edit Undo Tracklist:
Infinite Possibilities
Blink
Dog Day
Forgive Me
All Around
4°
Makes No Difference
Awful
What's Left
Be Afraid
The band continues to explore the value of music in the modern age with their unique release strategy. Fans are offered exclusive content and early access to the album through a hidden artist profile on streaming platforms. This innovative approach aims to challenge the fleeting nature of digital music releases and create a more engaging experience for listeners. Happy Accidents will be performing their first live show in five years on 3rd September at Paper Dress Vintage in London
Save the date for Edit Undo, and watch the visualiser for “Dog Day”:
Upcoming live date
3 Sept: London - Paper Dress Vintage
