London-based alternative rockers, Dogviolet return with the elegant new single, ‘Dandelion’. Blending elements of 80s goth, 90s grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock, the single highlights the band’s feel for intricate melodies and poignant lyricism, capturing a haunting sense of emotion over an understated, restrained and considered instrumental backdrop.

Formed in 2022 by Naz Toorabally and Ella Patenall, Dogviolet solidified their lineup in 2023 with Lauren Allpress on drums and Brodie McBride on bass. The four-piece has quickly established themselves as a rising force in the underground scene, drawing comparisons to the likes of Warpaint, The Cranberries, and Siouxsie & The Banshees. Their music explores themes of social injustice, community, and personal identity, wrapped in evocative natural imagery.

‘Dandelion’ is a track rooted in resistance, resilience, and the rejection of capitalist productivity culture. Inspired by Magda Nawrocka-Weekes’ pamphlet ‘Be a Weed’, the track likens people to dandelions—undervalued, yet vital to the ecosystem. As Naz Toorabally explains, “Like so-called weeds, people are often judged by their usefulness under capitalism rather than their inherent worth. ‘Dandelion’ is a reminder that we are more than our productivity and a call to come together to build the world we need.”

Produced by Ella Patenall and recorded by Joy Stacey at Goldsmiths Music Studios, ‘Dandelion’ balances gritty, grunge-infused under with delicate atmospheres and a melancholic sense of fragility. Blending shoegaze influenced guitar lines and a tight backdrop of drums and bass, the song has a driving undercurrent that pulls the track forward under the soaring vocal harmonies. Building towards a reflective, dreamlike bridge, the track culminates in a defiant, euphoric finale. As Ella Patenall describes: “This track has a driving, grungy energy, but we wanted to balance that power with moments of delicacy and atmosphere. The whole production was about capturing the contrast in grit and intimacy.”