Dawg Yawp’s music is known for melding intricate harmonies and unique instrumentation, including Randall’s sitar, which is amplified and played while standing, and the use of electronic synthesis, samples and drum beats.
[3] During his time at Berklee, Randall experimented with the sitar in genres such as free improvisation, Middle Eastern fusion, jazz, and American roots.
Randall eventually departed ElecSonic to focus on his own music, and has collaborated with Phonoride, Sonnymoon,[6] Time Wharp, Teebs, The Gaslamp Killer,[7] Gonjasufi and Kaytranada.
[2] After receiving local praise for the Two Hearted EP, described as “one of the most original and intricately considered bands in Cincinnati’s musical history,”[1] Dawg Yawp began to tour the Midwest and gain support.
[13] A music video for “Can’t Think” was directed by Dave Morrison and released on Team Coco on February 08, 2017 as a part of their “Fresh Noise” series.
[14] NPR featured Dawg Yawp’s track “I’ll Quit Tomorrow” on “The Austin 100” playlist ahead of SXSW 2017.
[15][16] After catching a set at the festival, Bob Boilen invited Dawg Yawp to record a Tiny Desk Concert.