Dawg Yawp

**Dawg Yawp** is a Cincinnati-based indie duo blending psychedelic folk with unexpected sitar-driven grooves. Composed of multi-instrumentalists Tyler Randall and Edward Recchia, the pair crafts a genre-defying sound that mixes dreamy vocals, surf-rock energy, and Eastern-inspired melodies. Their self-titled 2016 debut and follow-up *Two Hearted* EP (2018) showcase their knack for pairing introspective lyrics with hypnotic arrangements—tracks like "Can't Think" and "East Virginia Blues" highlight their signature fusion of indie-rock hooks and sitar shimmer. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s poetry (their name nods to *Leaves of Grass*), Dawg Yawp’s live performances balance DIY charm and hypnotic spontaneity, earning them slots touring with acts like The Black Angels. Equal parts quirky and contemplative, their music feels like a late-night campfire jam colliding with a kaleidoscope of global influences.