The London-based electro-punk band Fat Dog has released their second album, Cancel Me (I'm Tired), on October 2. The album was released through the record labels Domino and Sony Music. In a recent report, the band expressed that they feel exhausted and have imagined themselves as targets of cancel culture as a way to take a break from their hectic schedule. However, they also enjoy the intensity of performing live and creating music, which led them to release this new album just two years after their debut. The group is set to perform live at Élysée Montmartre in Paris on October 31, at Stereolux in Nantes on November 1, and at Grand Mix in Tourcoing on November 3. Several tracks from Cancel Me (I'm Tired) could have easily been included on Woof, their debut album that energized their 2024 comeback. For example, the techno-postpunk-klezmer track "Bad Dog," the fast-paced and chaotic "Shit Love," and the intense opening track "Smile and Wave," which blends high-tension synthesizers with heavy guitar riffs, all fit the band's earlier style. However, the group also shows a more relaxed and composed side in tracks like the single "Go Fuck Urself" and the title track, which lean towards synthpop and the sound of the band Klaxons. These songs feature catchy and well-crafted melodies that stand out. The album also includes four ballads that reveal a more tender and melancholic side of Fat Dog, which many might not have expected. "Heart of Darkness" features a prominent acoustic guitar, while the country-inspired "Snakes" includes whistles reminiscent of a western soundtrack. "The Devil" has a sound similar to the unbuttoned style of Franz Ferdinand, and the album concludes with the powerful "Aliens," which features grand symphonic bursts. These tracks show the band's versatility and emotional depth. Joe Love, the band's energetic and unpredictable frontman, also demonstrates a softer side in these ballads, transforming into a disheveled crooner before returning to his signature rave-punk style. This contrast highlights the band's ability to shift between intense and mellow tones, showing a wide range of musical expression.