Sbassbear, the Worcester, Massachusetts-based comedy duo who first found fame remixing The Game Grumps’ impromptu antics, prove their staying power in the alt-music world with Doggystyle, a standout track from their sprawling 77-track album, Fever Dream Radio.
While the title teases something risqué, the duo leads listeners down a playful intersection of influences from The Beastie Boys and The Kiffness, where hip-pop beats collide with twee lyrics and vocals which epitomise our increasingly digital popular culture.
With their 2024 release, Sbassbear defied the novelty label often slapped on comedy music. Doggystyle is an exemplary showcase of their ability to weave feel-good energy into intricate, genre-bending production. For their 65k+ monthly listeners, the duo deliver far more than cheap laughs; they’ve built a space where absurdity meets authenticity, and you might never want to leave!
The track’s infectious rhythm sits alongside a sharp self-awareness of its place in modern culture. Sbassbear understands the chaos of contemporary attention spans and leans into it with their TikTok video-length tracks. Fever Dream Radio is so much more than a concept album—it’s a reflection of the ADHD-driven creativity that makes Sbassbear so unique, effortlessly flipping through moods and styles like radio stations in a surreal alternate reality.
Get stuck into all 77 tracks from Sbassbear’s latest LP, Fever Dream Radio, via Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast