Modern Dog

This article is about the band. For the magazine, see Modern Dog (magazine).
Modern Dog
โมเดิร์นด็อก
Modern Dog at MTV News Press Conference
Modern Dog at MTV News Press Conference
Background information
OriginBangkok, Thailand
Genres
Years active1992–2020 (hiatus)
LabelsBakery Music
Sony Music Thailand
Independent as of 2005
Members
  • Pawin Suwannacheep
  • Maetee Nojinda
  • Thanachai Ujjin
Past members
  • Somath Bunyaratavech
  • Sarawut Loetpanyanut
Websitewww.moderndog.biz

Modern Dog (sometimes Moderndog) (Thai: โมเดิร์นด็อก) are a Thai rock band formed in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1992.[4][5] The founders and original line up of the band consisted of lead singer and guitarist Thanachai "Pod" Ujjin, guitarist Maeter "May-T" Noijinda, drummer Pawin "Pong" Suwannacheep, and bassist Somath "Bob" Bunyaratavech,[4][6] though Bunyaratavech soon left after their debut. Modern Dog's success played a significant role in popularising alternative rock in Thailand,[3] and they are recognised as a major influence on modern rock culture in the country, maintaining a popular following.[1][2]

With over two million copies sold of their five studio albums,[2] Modern Dog achieved significant commercial success, including multiple number one singles.[2] They eventually signed to the independent Thai record label Bakery Music,[6] and released their first and self-titled album, Modern Dog (Thai: โมเดิร์นด็อก), commonly known as Soem Sukhaphap (Thai: เสริมสุขภาพ), soon after in 1994, establishing themselves as part of the Thai rock scene.[1][4]

The band's 2004 album, That Song, was produced by Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai), with the title track arranged by bassist Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto. The album also featured guest appearances by Yumiko Ohno of Buffalo Daughter and Sean Lennon. It featured three singles that went to No 1 in Thailand.[7]

Extending their reach beyond Thailand, Modern Dog played in Tokyo in 2003.[5] In July–August 2006 the band toured the United States, including a show at the Knitting Factory in New York City.

  1. ^ a b c "T-POP: No one can stop the wave of Thai pop". The Nation. 6 June 2024. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024 – via Asia News Network.
  2. ^ a b c d Farrell, James Austin (30 August 2010). "The Life of a Modern Dog". Chiang Mai Citylife. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "น่าดูมาก! Moderndog เตรียมขึ้นเวที Cat Expo 6 ด้วยสมาชิกยุคก่อตั้งวง". Sanook.com (in Thai). 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Rodsom, Sopida (9 March 2017). "11 เรื่องที่ต้องรู้ก่อนไปดู Moderndog 22". Time Out (in Thai). Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b "The Inside Track With DJ Bee: Japan dogged". The Nation. 30 May 2003. Archived from the original on 11 November 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference mtv was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Old Dog, New Tricks". The Nation. 20 May 2005. Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2024.