Critics have likened their musical style to Modest Mouse, although band members cite their influences as The Flaming Lips, The Descendents, Joel Plaskett, Thrush Hermit and Weezer.

[1] The Dudes gained popularity in Calgary both for their lo-fi approach to recording and releasing albums and for their live stage-show.

Their song "Dropkick Queen of the Weekend" was heard across Canada in 2006, having been featured in a Rogers Wireless advertising campaign.

The latest single to be released in late 2009 is "The Girl Police" which featured in Season 1 of Rookie Blue.

Lead singer Danny Vacon attracted controversy during the Covid-19 lock-downs for a number of social media posts promoting anti-vaccination rhetoric.