Dreamin' (EP)

This article is about the Hockey Dad EP. For the April EP, see Dreaming (EP).
Dreamin'
EP by
Hockey Dad
Released27 June 2014
Recorded2014
Studio
  • Mixed Business Studios (Fitzroy, Victoria)
  • Turtlerock Studios (Leichardt, New South Wales)
GenreSurf rock,[1] Garage rock
Length19:33
LabelFarmer & The Owl
ProducerTom Iansek
Hockey Dad chronology
Dreamin'
(2014) 		Boronia
(2016)
Singles from Dreamin'
  1. "Lull City"
    Released: 26 November 2013
  2. "I Need A Woman"
    Released: 26 June 2014

Dreamin' is the debut EP from Australian surf rock duo Hockey Dad.[2] The EP was released in June 2014 by Farmer & The Owl.

Background

Hockey Dad was formed in 2013 by friends Zach Stephenson and William Fleming.[3] Their first live performance was at Rad Bar, a small music venue in Wollongong, where the two worked part-time.

Dreamin' was the first record to be released under label Farmer & The Owl, a co-operation between Wollongong-based music operator Yours & Owls and Music Farmers, a record store from the region.[4]

Release

The EP was released on 27 June 2014.[5] It was met with critical acclaim, and got the attention of Lio Cerezo, founder of Canine Records, whom with the band later signed a deal with.[6]

Track listing

All tracks written by Zach Stephenson and William Fleming.

No.TitleLength
1."Lull City"3:12
2."I Need a Woman"4:24
3."Beach House"3:52
4."Seaweed"2:55
5."Babes"5:08
Total length:19:33

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.

Musicians

Hockey Dad

  • Zach Stephenson – guitar, lead vocals
  • William Fleming – drums

Additional performers

  • Stephen Bourke – bass

Technical

  • Tom Iansek – producer, mixer
  • Rick O'Neil – mastering
  • Brett Randall – art direction

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Kirby. "Surf Rock Duo Hockey Dad Brings The Australian Coast Stateside". Nylon. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Dreamin', by Hockey Dad". Hockey Dad. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  3. ^ "ABOUT". Hockey Dad. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  4. ^ Young, David (1 May 2018). "Hockey Dad & The Village That Raised Them". LNWY. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  5. ^ Hockey Dad (27 June 2014). "Dreamin' is out today! It's business time". Instagram. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  6. ^ Hess, Sarah (28 August 2016). "A Little Q&A with Hockey Dad". Best New Bands. Retrieved 5 June 2022.