Big Nothing

Big Nothing like to joke that the real reason for band practice is the prospect of getting dinner afterwards. It’s a self-deprecating take on their motivations, but it’s not a bad place to start with capturing what makes the Philadelphia-based four-piece so endearing. Big Nothing make the kind of timeless guitar music that’s as comforting as it is catchy, and their sophomore full-length and Lame-O Records debut, Dog Hours, offers ten convivial rock songs that radiate with the warmth of an old friend who’s always there to help you navigate the ups and downs of life. 
 A heightened awareness of time passing and its effects made an impact on more than just the sound of Dog Hours. Life’s uncertainties that grow more and more defined in adulthood loom throughout the album’s lyrics, often accompanied by at least a touch of the existential dread that’s become universal since March of 2020. “The moods are all over the place,” says Quinn. “Sometimes things felt like a real downer, but a lot of the record is about trying to figure it all out.” Whether on songs about nostalgia, love, longing, frustration—or even a mushroom-trip-turned-panic-attack—there’s a real sense of interpersonal connection running throughout Dog Hours. Written during a time where people were often more isolated than ever, these songs are defined by all the joy and messiness that comes from colliding lives.