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moondoggy
Tue, 14 Jul, 8:00 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
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5213 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Description
Toronto-based alternative rock band moondoggy announce their third full-length album, Around The Fire. The release coincides with the band’s first-ever international tours, with dates across the United States and Europe.
Formed in 2019, Moondoggy built an audience through house parties, DIY shows, and club performances before releasing their debut album Mad & Noisy in 2023, which has earned over 14 million streams worldwide. Their second album, Changing Seasons, Breaking Even followed, expanding the band’s catalogue and reach to over 400,000 monthly listeners across streaming platforms.
In Around The Fire, moondoggy finds their most polished sound to date. Working with a producer for the first time has led to tighter arrangements, and a more “radio-ready” sound while staying true to their live-off-the-floor, loose style. The album is inspired by conversations with friends, family, and strangers around the fire on a summer night. It’s the perfect setting for that tough talk you’ve been waiting on, or to learn something new about an old friend. It’s easier to be yourself Around The Fire.
With the release of the four album singles — Still Not There, Everything Is Never Enough, Grow Up, Move Out, and Not So Grim — moondoggy has landed placements on editorial playlists including New Music Friday, New Music Friday Canada, New Music Friday Norway, Singled Out, and Indie All Stars, positioning themselves for their most anticipated release to date.
Around The Fire is out March 6, 2026.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+
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Moondoggy is an alternative rock band formed in 2019 in Collingwood, Ontario. The band began playing together locally, performing house parties and small shows while developing their live set and recording material independently.
In 2020, Moondoggy relocated to Toronto. The move placed the band within a larger live music circuit, where they began playing regularly at DIY spaces and established venues. Over the next several years, the band focused on writing, recording, and releasing music while building an audience through consistent live performances. The band consists of members Jakob Matanowitsch (vocals, guitar), Ben Matanowitsch (saxophone, acoustic guitar), Jonny Contini (lead guitar), Victor Carrillo (drums).
In 2023, Moondoggy released their debut full-length album, Mad & Noisy. The album marked the band’s first major release and reached an international audience, accumulating over 14 million streams worldwide.
The band followed with a second full-length album, continuing a steady release schedule and expanding their recorded catalogue. Across their first two records, Moondoggy developed a consistent working rhythm centered on collaboration and output rather than long gaps between releases.
In 2026, Moondoggy undertakes their first-ever tours, with dates across the United States and Europe in support of their third album, Around The Fire. The album and tours represent the band’s first live appearances outside of Canada and mark a transition into international touring activity.