The Dodge Brothers capture the palpable anxieties of our current political landscape, framing the executive branch as an isolated, unchecked authority operating entirely on volatile impulse and institutional disregard. This latest work serves as a sharp indictment of political corruption, positioning collective civic decency as the ultimate counterweight to divisive governance. By invoking the stark imagery of Shelley’s Ozymandias—confronting a “colossal wreck” and its accompanying “sneer of cold command”—the track powerfully contrasts the transient, decaying nature of authoritarian hubris against the enduring, elevated resonance of a unified public voice.
The Dodge Brothers are a powerhouse skiffle-and-blues band delivering “tunes of proven merit”—fresh tracks played with the raw energy of classic jug-band blues and early rock’n’roll. The line up features Mike Hammond (guitars/lead vocals/banjo), Aly Hirji (guitars/mandolin), Mark Kermode (bass/harmonica), and Alex Hammond (washboard/percussion). Their sound blends a deep-cooked American grit—shaped by Mike’s roots in Alabama—with a sharp British perspective.
The band is a ferocious live act, regularly selling out UK venues from the 100 Club to the Royal Albert Hall, and backing rockabilly royalty like Wanda Jackson. They also specialize in live cinema scoring. Partnering with composer Neil Brand, they have brought classic silent films to life everywhere from the BFI Southbank to the Arctic Circle. They even made history in 2014 as the first-ever band to score a silent movie at Glastonbury.
Whether cutting tracks with Grammy-winning producers like Steve Levine or commanding festival stages, The Dodge Brothers keep the roots of rock’n’roll fiercely alive.