Sheep, Dog & Wolf

Daniel McBride, better known under the moniker Sheep, Dog & Wolf, is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer based in Wellington, New Zealand. McBride released his first EP under this name (created in his bedroom) independently in May 2011, at 17 years old.[1] He was signed to Lil' Chief Records for his debut album; Egospect, released August 2013.[2]

For other uses, see Sheep, Dog and Wolf (disambiguation).

Sheep, Dog & Wolf
Birth nameDaniel McBride
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresExperimental, alternative, indie-folk, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Years active2011–present
LabelsLil' Chief Records
Websitesheepdogandwolf.com

Music and career

The music of Sheep, Dog & Wolf is characterised by its often-dense instrumentation, unusual time signatures, McBride's use of vocal layering and harmonisation, and his 'bedroom artist' approach to recording and engineering. Notably, all releases are performed, recorded, and produced by McBride.[3]

Releases and reception

Sheep, Dog & Wolf's debut EP, Ablutophobia, was released in May 2011, and was highly praised internationally; he was named "a young Sufjan Stevens" in the Guardian UK[4] and Italian Vogue called the EP "a rare pearl."[5][6]

McBride released his debut full-length album, Egospect, through Lil' Chief Records in August 2013.[2] The album was one of 8 finalists for the Taite Music Prize for Best New Zealand Album, alongside Lorde and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.[7]

Sheep, Dog & Wolf was awarded the Critics' Choice Prize at the 2013 New Zealand Music Awards.[8][9]

On February 19, 2021, McBride will release his second album titled Two Minds.[10]

Discography

Albums
  • Egospect (2013)[11]
  • Two Minds (2021)[10]

EPs
  • Ablutophobia EP (2011)

References
  1. "Ablutophobia EP | Sheep, Dog & Wolf". download.sheepdogandwolf.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  2. "Lil' Chief Records: Sheep, Dog & Wolf Album 'Egospect' Released Today!". blog.lilchiefrecords.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  3. "Sheep, Dog & Wolf – About | Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  4. "May's best new music from across the MAP | Music | theguardian.com". theguardian.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  5. "Young promises – Vogue.it". vogue.it. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  6. "hphotos-ak-ash2/t31/466489_384515628228341_341221526_o". fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  7. "The Taite Music Prize: Announcing the Finalists | Commission News | NZ Music Commission". nzmusic.org.nz. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  8. "Sheep, Dog & Wolf wins Critics' Choice Prize – Entertainment – NZ Herald News". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  9. New Zealand Music Award for Critics' Choice Prize
  10. Murray, Robin (30 November 2020). "Sheep, Dog & Wolf's Two Minds Is A Search For Recovery". Clash. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  11. "Egospect | Sheep, Dog & Wolf". download.sheepdogandwolf.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
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