I first heard of the Yellow Dogs by watching the inspiring Iranian film "No One Knows About The Persian Cats." It really showed the world that the youth of a socially shackled country love art and music just like any other youths in the free world. Oppression and religious zealots can't break the soul of art. If you haven't seen the film, then I highly recommend finding it on Netflix.
Unfortunately, the news broke last night about two of band's members being murdered in Brooklyn by another musician. I'm extremely sad about the loss of life and the irony of leaving an oppressed country to be gunned down in your own living room. These guys had a voice and a will to create art no matter the cost. We will miss Sourosh Farazmand and Arash Farazmand.
"Dance Floor" was the band's most popular song to date. I dug their Radio 4 type of vibe. They might have been from Iran but they sounded like a New York dance rock band from the start. Where can I find some girls to just randomly dance around me? That looks like a good time.
"This City" was actually the last song I heard from Yellow Dogs. Thanks for being an inspiring story to the end. I hope the remaining members find it in themselves to carry on and create more music.
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