Dubinski have today released ferocious new single “Feel It”, the latest track to be lifted from the sibling indie-rock quartet’s new album ‘What Is Your Definition Of Happiness?’, available on LP, CD & digital formats on March 7th, 2025.
Born in North Yorkshire but now based in Edinburgh, Dubinski are the Gaine brothers - Eugene (vocals, guitar), Fergus (lead guitar), Donal (bass), and Eion (drums). “Feel It” is an adrenalin-packed blast of fidgety rock’n’roll energy which clocks in at just over two minutes. With its staccato guitars and propulsive rhythms, the track has echoes of early Franz Ferdinand.
“This song is inspired by the notion that behaviors and thought processes are inherently passed down or learned from watching and experiencing someone wiser than one's self” explain Dubinski of the track. “Again it hints at the idea or self progression and self discovery, acknowledge a mistake or an experience and learn from it, grow with it. Bring a positive from something that was not so”.
The video for “Feel It”, animated by Luke Toth, echoes the song’s themes of challenging establishment beliefs through anti-establishment behaviour, and was influenced by the film Kes (1969) and Len Lye abstract animation.
‘What Is Your Definition Of Happiness?’ opens with previous single “Downtown Operation” - a socially conscious indie banger which features a sample of iconic trade unionist Arthur Scargil - then turns to more personal songs, tracks about twisted romance and the perils of trying to survive as a DIY live band. Everything is set to a compelling, invariably infectious soundtrack which fuses elements of The Clash, Maximo Park,Parquet Courts, and even Paul Simon. Those influences meld into Dubinski becoming their own unique force, while being able to stand alongside bands such as Fontaines D.C, Benefits and Yard Act as artists whose music combines big anthems with strong principles.
Dubinski are named after their mother’s maiden name. She died as the band were about to sign their record deal. “It’s special to see mum’s name on our posters” says Eugene. “She was always proud of us and we want to make her prouder”.
‘What Is Your Definition Of Happiness?’ was recorded at Echo Zoo studio in Eastbourne with Grammy Award-winning producers Mike Horner and Robbie Nelson, whose credits encompass The Rolling Stones, Hot Chip, Hozier and Deaf Havana.
Having just completed a European tour with The Wanton Bishops, Dubinski will be announcing more tour dates in support of the new album release soon.
