LOS ANGELES, CA- Dogpark are closing the book on summer with their latest single “September”, a track that leans into the band’s knack for channeling raw emotion through gritty textures. Written entirely by the band, the song feels like New York City distilled into melody: heavy, restless, and a little bit bruised.
“September is a song that encapsulates a feeling of inevitable dread,” the band explained. “It tackles the emotions we deal with when we have that bad feeling in our gut. I think the way it builds and grows sonically matches the way a relationship or friendship can slowly degrade into what ends up being an explosion of sorts.”
That escalation comes through clearly in the lyrics. “I’ve been here before / I already know what this will be like / When summer is over / That’s when you show me what’s inside,” they sing in the pre-chorus, setting the stage for the gut-punch chorus: “Swear she reminds me of September / Oh no … I never knew that any love wouldn’t last / Girl, you remind me of September.”
It’s the kind of refrain that’s both nostalgic and devastating, framed by verses that paint pictures of fractured trust: “It’s not paranoia, I know how it feels / When I’m losing the fight / It’s nice to know ya till knowing ya / Turns out to feel like a knife.” There’s a familiarity here. There’s a love fading like the last days of summer, and that makes the track really resonate with me as both personal confession and universal anthem.
What really stands out, though, is the musicality behind it all. In the press release, Dogpark mentioned that before landing on their current sound, they dabbled in jazz and a cappella. You can hear that training in the arrangements. Everything is particularly clean, yet textured. I love the light Latin rhythms they slip in and those small guitar flares that sparkle at just the right moments. The bridge especially grabbed me, with guitars tumbling in descending, rhythmic arpeggios. And frontman Eamon Moore’s rasp when he belts adds just the right amount of grit to the vibe. It’s a sharp, polished track that feels like Jason Mraz meets Maroon 5… only with lot of more edge and a lot more heart.
I’ll admit I’m a little late to the Dogpark game. “September” is the first track I’ve heard from them. But digging into their background, it’s clear this isn’t a band that’s just starting out. Earlier this year they dropped their sophomore EP Until The Tunnel Vision Melts, a follow-up to their 2023 debut Breaking in Brooklyn. Those releases, paired with their reputation for explosive live shows, have already landed them sets at Governor’s Ball and Lollapalooza, a sold-out headlining tour in 2024, and now their ambitious Corporate Pudding Tour, running through December with stops in Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, and more.
Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed: People Magazine named them to their Fall 2025 Emerging Artists list and called Dogpark “perfect for your coming-of-age soundtrack.” Listening to “September,” I can hear why. The band pairs lyrical vulnerability with the unpolished bite of 90s indie rock in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
From four-hour frat party sets to festival stages, Dogpark have already proven they can command a crowd. And while I may be coming in late, “September” makes me think this is a band worth sticking with. It’s one of those songs that reminds you the end of summer doesn’t just fade away—it lingers like a memory you can’t shake.
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