Updog formed in New Haven, Connecticut, with William Knight on vocals and guitar, Oliver Hughes on bass, and Ethan Jones on drums. Their 2018 song 'Tired Of My Life' became their breakout track, eventually reaching platinum certification. They followed it with albums like 'The Long and Winding Road' in 2019 and 'The Light Through the Cracks' in 2021.
Their music often dealt with personal struggles, which sometimes drew criticism from listeners who found it too dark. Knight had his own battles with addiction during the band's early years. Updog also faced legal issues with their former record label over creative control, though they eventually resolved them.
Songs like 'Hurt' and 'Never Growing Up' continued in that introspective vein, while 'What's Updog' showed a lighter side. Their catalog includes 'Spearhead' as well. The band received positive reviews for their emotional directness and storytelling, though they never seemed interested in smoothing out their rougher edges to please everyone.
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