A combination of surf rock ala Polaris and Hockey Night blended with good old fashion garage rock, Chicagoans Dorian Taj are a four-piece throwback to the jangle pop-indie of the 90’s.
Previous and current bands overlap as members from Dorian Taj take part in Articles of Faith, Wait for Light, My Cold Dead Hand and Dick Prall, among others. Calling Wicker Park home, the musicians have been the best of friends for around ten years, which “can make things tough because although we took pride in our musicianship we could also do a lot of hanging out. I am sure there are a lot of stories out there and living this life fueled where the band and songs have been going.”
Already with a few full-lengths, 45’s, and an EP under their belts, the quartet recently met the completion of their newest record The Hating Game of which the band says “has been everything lately and it feels real good that it is done. Now on to playing live again, which is definitely what the band loves to do.”
And it’s exactly what the foursome will be doing this Thursday, January 4th at the Double Door as they play a free (yes, that means zero dollars people!) show along with Soft Speaker, The Ragtones and Bitterwigs.
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The band took a minute to talk to Reviewsic this week about upcoming plans, dream tours, and what influences the band.
T.S: Top three favorite cities/venues to play?
Dorian Taj: Since we are Chicago natives lets stick with that: Double Door, The Hideout, and Quenchers.
T.S: If you could book a tour with any three bands past or present, who would they be and why?
Dorian Taj: Tom Petty because he keeps trucking on playing great shows putting out great records and all in a very humble manner. There would so much to learn from him. It is a crazy business and the tales he could tell. Kings Of Leon because we opened for them at their acclaimed Double Door show and the feel that night was so electric it would be nice to get back to that. Al Green, he is so smooth it would be great to hear those songs every night.
T.S: Give us some background on the current set list you play with- is there a specific creative aim behind them?
Dorian Taj: Most of the set relies heavily on The Hating Game record. Really tried to make a record and live set that would have an ongoing feel that portrayed the band as what it really is from star to finish. Past releases have been somewhat all over the place, which can be cool but hard to grab the crowd and keep them with you.
T.S: What are the top three influences as a band?
Dorian Taj: Wow, that type of question can freeze a brain in a second. We love to hear what others think because we get tired of talking about what we like.
T.S: What are your plans for Dorian Taj in the next year?
Dorian Taj: This is an easy one, going out and performing the new record live wherever we can. Beyond that, recording a new record right now titled “Giant”.
T.S: Is there any instrument you don’t play but which you did?
Dorian Taj: A lot of people are playing computers right now and it is becoming a standard. It is Crazy to see people behind laptops on stage. The future? Or not.
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