Dogwood

Dogwood was a five-piece band from Seattle that started in 2004. Their sound had anthemic melodies and intricate guitar work, with songs like 'Building A Better Me' and 'Do Or Die' showing a knack for indie rock that felt both energetic and thoughtful. They put out their self-titled debut in 2005, followed by 'Building a Better Me' in 2007, which included the track that became their breakout.

Over the next few years, they released albums like 'Ghost of Days Past' in 2009 and 'All My Friends Are Stars' in 2012, moving toward more introspective and atmospheric material. Their last album, 'The Uncanny Valley', came out in 2015 and leaned into experimental themes. The band went through some lineup changes, including parting ways with their original drummer Kenny Becker around 2009, and dealt with legal issues over their name.

Dogwood's music, including songs such as 'All Hands On Deck' and 'A Hope Unseen', stayed grounded in melodic indie rock without chasing trends. They never became a household name, but for a stretch in the late 2000s, they had a solid run of records that connected with listeners looking for something earnest and well-crafted.