Barking Dog - Elements - Copper 12"

Barking Dog’s Elements EP blends years of musical collaboration, friendship, and shared passions. The band features Jack Irons (drummer for Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers), Anthony LoGerfo (best known for his work with the rock band Eleven), and Micah Nelson (musician and founder of Particle Kid). Together, they share a love for rhythm, Neil Young, and dogs.

Their connection began in 2016 at Ohana Festival, where Jack and Anthony bonded over music and life. Anthony, with his rich history playing alongside Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), brought his unique drumming style to the collaboration. Soon after, the trio began recording, starting with double drums and percussion. Anthony’s "meditation grooves" laid the foundation, which Jack enhanced with experimental rhythms, and Micah added his signature touch.

After reconnecting in 2023, the band recorded the final tracks at Jack’s home studio, including the addition of a steel drum—a nod to Jack’s past work on Pearl Jam’s No Code and Yield. The tracks were mixed by Adam Hawkins, bringing together the elements of their collective sound.

The EP’s tracks, each named after natural elements, represent their sonic journey:

• Heat Of The Sun
• Broken Water
• Sprouted
• Stream of Consciousness
• Light of White Moon
• Clouds Over Shadows

The band name, Barking Dog, reflects their shared love for their dogs—Charms, Plato, and Tsuki—and the record is dedicated to them. Elements is a testament to the band’s deep friendship, musical exploration, and the connections that shape their sound.