Indie duo Dogs Run Free release new single "Peace Sign" | Heart Beat Temper out September 18th on Fever Ltd.

On September 18th, Dogs Run Free will release their debut album, Heart Beat Temper, through Fever Ltd. Across the nine song album the band build an expansive sound, balancing between volatile dance punk tracks and guitar driven indie rock. Today, the duo release their latest single “Peace Sign” sinking into the sounds of the last days of summer and feeling withdrawn. On the track bright guitars and synth meet pining lyrics delivered with a laid-back approach.

Watch the video HERE and stream “Peace Sign” HERE.

On the lyrics, the band shares:

“This song is about the universal ache of emotional distance between people who love each other but are afraid to be open with their feelings. It’s about hiding what you think or perhaps not being able to say what you think.”

Growing up in rural middle America, Austyn and Zac independently discovered alternative and indie rock outside of their peers listening to whatever was on pop and country radio. Coming together in Cleveland, OH in the early 2020’s and forming Dogs Run Free, the pair set out to create music on their own terms. The band draws from the vigor of local hardcore shows, while pulling influence from artists like Death From Above 1979, Japandroids, Bloc Party, and Cloud Nothings. Following 2023’s Weird EP and 2024’s Normal EP, Dogs Run Free truly find their groove on their upcoming debut full-length, Heart Beat Temper. Self-recorded with mixing by Adam Cichocki and mastering by Eric Lagg, the album rides off Dogs Run Free’s genre-blending sound filled with angular guitars, infectious hooks, and an off-kilter sense of melody.

With Heart Beat Temper, Dogs Run Free capture an intrinsic feeling through pastiche and ambition that is sure to make them an act to watch in 2026.

Heart Beat Temper is available for preorder on CD through Fever Ltd.

Dogs Run Free will celebrate with two album release shows on September 11th in Chicago at Cole’s Bar and 12th at Little Rose Tavern in Cleveland.

Heart Beat Temper Tracklist:

1. Show Love

2. Esoterrorist

3. Energy

4. Sick

5. If I Could Tell You Anything

6. Catch a Smile

7. Peace Sign

8. Thought About It

9. Blacklight

Upcoming Shows:

9/11 Chicago, IL @ Cole’s Bar w/ Elijah Batson, Waco

9/12 Cleveland, OH @ Little Rose Tavern w/ Funeral Proposals, Canvas