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The Dip (band)

The Dip is a funk, rhythm and blues band that was formed in 2013 by music students at the University of Washington in Seattle.[1] The band combines a typical pop instrumentation with a 3-part horn section.[2] They have released three full-length albums as well as two instrumental EPs.

The Dip
The Dip L-R: Brennan Carter, Levi Gillis, Evan Smith, Jarred Katz, Tom Eddy, Mark Hunter, and Jacob Lundgren at the Woodland Park Zoo ZooTunes, Seattle, WA, 2021.
The Dip L-R: Brennan Carter, Levi Gillis, Evan Smith, Jarred Katz, Tom Eddy, Mark Hunter, and Jacob Lundgren at the Woodland Park Zoo ZooTunes, Seattle, WA, 2021.
Background information
OriginSeattle, WA
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
MembersTom Eddy
Jarred Katz
Mark Hunter
Brennan Carter
Levi Gillis
Evan Smith
Websitewww.thedipmusic.com

History

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Band members Jarred Katz, Mark Hunter and Tom Eddy shared a house near the University of Washington, where they would work together as members of the electropop band Beat Connection, occasionally joined by their friend Jacob Lundgren. A trio known as the Honeynut Horns (Brennan Carter, Evan Smith, and Levi Gillis) lived across the alley and would play jazz songs on their balcony. The two groups came together to form The Dip.[3]

The band was initially created to play house parties at the University of Washington in order to provide the band members, all jazz music students, an opportunity to play more mainstream music.[4] They recorded an EP in their room in 2013 and played their first gig at Barboza in Seattle at the end of that summer.[5]

In 2015 the band released their self-titled first album, then followed that up with the instrumental album Won't Be Coming Back the following year. In 2019 they released their second full-length album The Dip Delivers,[6][7][8][9] which was recorded in a studio they built for themselves,[10] and in 2020 they released a second instrumental EP The Dip Plays It Cool.[11] In 2021 the band signed with Dualtone Records[12] and released a new single Paddle To The Stars,[13] followed by the full-length album Sticking With It in March 2022.[14][15]

The band has played several music festivals and also embarked on longer tours, including a 2019 tour of Europe with Durand Jones & The Indications as well as a tour of Japan.[16] Although they had to cancel a 2020 tour due to the pandemic,[17] they toured North America in 2022, including some dates supporting Lake Street Dive[18] and a performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival.[19] Their touring continued in 2023, beginning in Kansas City on February 15[20] and culminating with a planned appearance at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle.[21]

Current Members

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  • Tom Eddy – lead vocals, guitar
  • Jarred Katz – drums
  • Mark Hunter – bass guitar
  • Brennan Carter – trumpet
  • Levi Gillis – tenor saxophone
  • Evan Smith – baritone sax[22]

Former Members

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  • Jacob Lundgren – lead guitar
  • Sam Hylton

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Sales
[23]
The Dip
  • Released: April 14, 2015[24]
  • Label: Self-Released
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The Dip Delivers
  • Released: February 7, 2019[25]
  • Label: Self-Released
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Sticking With It
  • Released: March 4, 2022[26]
  • Label: Dualtone Records
 31
Love Direction
  • Released: July 12, 2024[27]
  • Label: Dualtone Records

Instrumental Albums

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List of instrumental albums
Title Album details
Won't Be Coming Back (EP)
  • Released: May 5, 2016[28]
  • Label: Colemine Records
The Dip Plays It Cool (EP)
  • Released: October 16, 2020[29]
  • Label: Self-Released

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Hamlin, Andrew (February 11, 2019). "Interview: NWMS chats with The Dip". northwestmusicscene.net. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  2. ^ Britt, Grant (February 7, 2019). "The Dip Delivers a Tasty Serving of Soul". nodepression.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "Seattle Soul Revivalists the Dip are a Band Forged in Barbecue". seattlemag.com. November 18, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "The Dip Interviewed on May 24, 2016". whatthesound.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "The Dip Interviewed on May 24, 2016". whatthesound.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Rietmulder, Michael (February 15, 2019). "The Dip delivers smoldering sophomore album with 2-night Neumos blowout". seattletimes.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "The Seattle-Based Group THE DIP Discusses Their Newest Music And How They Have Grown As A Band Through The Years!". music.allaccess.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Gill, David (May 2, 2019). "INTERVIEW: The Dip continues a rise to the top of blue-eyed soul". riffmagazine.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Mosk, Mitch (February 8, 2019). "REVIEW: 'THE DIP DELIVERS' BREATHS FRESH LIFE INTO A CLASSIC SOUL SOUND". atwoodmagazine.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  10. ^ Graff, Gary (November 15, 2018). "The Dip Mines Doo-Wop Flavors for 'She Gave Me the Keys': Premiere". billboard.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  11. ^ Halliday, Lauren (July 16, 2021). "The Record Lady: 5 New Records That Helped Me Survive COVID". ecoustics.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  12. ^ "THE DIP'S NEW ALBUM STICKING WITH IT OUT MARCH 4". gratefulweb.com. January 26, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "The Dip". Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  14. ^ Schwind, Gary (4 March 2022). "The Dip Bring Fresh Grooves to Old-time Soul Sounds on 'Sticking With It' (ALBUM REVIEW)". glidemagazine.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  15. ^ Kallao, Stephen (May 23, 2022). "The Dip pulls from soul, R&B, pop and rock to make a sound that's all its own". npr.org. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  16. ^ Polk, Leilani (August 28, 2019). "Seattle Soul Septet the Dip Are on the Rise". thestranger.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  17. ^ Rietmulder, Michael (February 10, 2022). "2 Seattle bands sizzle through pandemic". Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Major, Michael (March 4, 2022). "The Dip Releases New Album 'Sticking With It'". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  19. ^ Leimkuhler, Matthew (June 3, 2022). "Bonnaroo 2022: See the full schedule and lineup, stage by stage". www.tennessean.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  20. ^ Schneider, Tyler (February 24, 2023). "Seattle soul septet The Dip kick off latest tour at Madrid Theatre". thepitchkc.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  21. ^ Paul, Larisha (March 23, 2023). "Sleater-Kinney, Brittany Howard, Band of Horses Lead 2023 Bumbershoot Fest". rollingstone.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  22. ^ Bowen, Rick (19 February 2019). "Review: The Dip — 'The Dip Delivers'". northwestmusicscene.net. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  23. ^ "Chart History - The Dip". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  24. ^ "The Dip by The Dip". Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  25. ^ "The Dip Delivers by The Dip". Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  26. ^ "Sticking With It by The Dip". Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  27. ^ "Love Direction, by The Dip". The Dip. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  28. ^ "Won't Be Coming Back by The Dip". Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  29. ^ "The Dip Plays It Cool by The Dip". Retrieved December 27, 2021.
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