Office Dog are proof New Zealand still punches above its weight musically in the company of extraordinary bands like Fazerdaze and Ringlets, all inextricably linked to the legendary label Flying Nun Records which has been at the forefront of antipodean musical creativity since the eighties.
Following on from their 2024 debut ‘Spiel’, the band have today announced their sophomore album ‘Prime Corner’ set for release on 19 June, and unveil the cool new single ‘Gold Things’ as a taster.
It’s a melodic fuzzy anthem, filled with a louche insouciance, soaring melodies and a poetic romanticism:
Grabs your name
Takes your hand
The top of the cue
I think I’ve never touched the ground
I’ve been waiting for you
Gold thing
Gold thing
There’s a little Dinosaur Jnr, a little Smashing Pumpkins and a whole lot of the classic Dunedin sound exemplified by The Clean and The Bats. Lyricist and front person Kane Strang says:
This song is about getting what you’ve wanted, or reaching a place you’ve seen off in the distance for a long time.
The accompanying video is a live performance of the band illustrating their dynamism and enigmatic presence:
‘Gold Thing’ is out today and available to download and stream here. You can pre-order ‘Prime Corner’ here and through the link below:
Recently, Office Dog announced their UK and European tour, happening throughout May this year. The band are putting on one last fundraiser at Auckland’s Whammy Bar on May 2nd for their upcoming trip abroad. Office Dog will be previewing much of their new album Prime Corner, and celebrating the release of the brand new single ‘Gold Things’.
Whammy Bar Fundraiser tickets: here
UK/EU Tour tickets: here
UK / Europe Tour May 2026:
15/05 – Brighton, Great Escape
16/05 – Manchester, Mood Swings
17/05 – Glasgow, Hug & Pint
19/05 – London, Windmill Brixton
22/05 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
23/05 – Bristol, Dot to Dot Festival
24/05 – Nottingham, Dot to Dot Festival
26/05 – Paris, Supersonic
28/05 – Berlin, Lark
Strang says of the tour:
We really can’t wait to cross the globe and play our first shows in that part of the world. It’s a great mix of festivals and headline gigs, luckily ending in Germany where Rass and I lived a lifetime ago, too. Thanks to Sam Russel and ROAM for making it all happen.
Office Dog is: Mitchell Innes, Kane Strang, Rassani Tolovaa
Feature Photograph: : Hamish Morgan
