Dog Army Returns With Second Album Woodwose Exigence and Exodus
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9 Lounges Team
8/6/2025
Genre-Fluid Soundscapes and Storytelling
Dog Army is not just an artist—he’s an entire band in one body. Every track is written, performed, and produced by him. This creative autonomy allows Dog Army to pursue sonic freedom that ranges from stripped-down acoustic folk to sprawling post-rock epics.
While traditional instruments form the backbone of his music, Dog Army also experiments with less conventional sounds. Expect wind instruments, ambient textures, and even field recordings woven seamlessly into the album's DNA. Fans of artists like Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, and Radiohead will find a kindred spirit in Dog Army’s sonic universe.
In an era where music often leans on trends and viral hits, Dog Army stands out as a fiercely individualistic force. This one-man musical project, shrouded in mystery and defined by its refusal to follow genre conventions, is set to release its second concept album, “Woodwose: Exigence & Exodus,” beginning on September 27th, 2024.
The project pushes the boundaries of storytelling in music, blending minimalist folk with cinematic, multi-layered rock landscapes. Dog Army crafts music not for fleeting listens but for immersive, introspective journeys—and this upcoming release might just be his most profound yet.
The Myth of Woodwose: A Concept Steeped in Solitude
“Woodwose: Exigence & Exodus” takes inspiration from the mythic figure of the Woodwose—a wild man of the forest from medieval European folklore. In Dog Army’s hands, this ancient archetype becomes a contemporary symbol: a disillusioned soul, overwhelmed by society’s noise and contradictions, choosing exile in search of meaning.
Rather than leaning into escapism, the album explores what it truly means to retreat from civilization. Is it cowardice, courage, or a cry for clarity? Each song is a chapter in the story of this character’s exodus—narrated by Dog Army with masterful instrumentation and haunting lyricism.
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From “Questionable Motives” to “Exigence & Exodus”
Dog Army’s first full-length album, Questionable Motives (released on April 21, 2021), was already a statement of intent: unorthodox, reflective, and deeply philosophical. But Woodwose promises to push those boundaries even further.
The upcoming record is not just an artistic evolution—it’s a thematic deepening. While Questionable Motives was introspective, Exigence & Exodus is transformative. It tells the story of a man at odds with everything he once accepted and now dares to disconnect from.
