Once dubbed by a friend as "cushy bedroom psychedelic bossanova," Getaway Dogs is the brainchild of Brazilian-American west coast native Kai Killion. With influences ranging from popular Brazilian music to psychedelic rock, folk, soul, jazz, beat poetry and beyond, the project began as a solo effort but quickly evolved into something of a collective since its conception in 2013. Various musicians of different backgrounds have passed through what Killion refers to as the "revolving door," each lending their experiences to the projects' unique, malleable sound. After two and a half years of steady work, the band released its debut record, Lost In The Ebb in August 2016, drawing significant attention from industry critics like Magnet Magazine:
"Getaway Dogs inhabit their own starry eyed universe, drifting along to the tropical pulsation of big bossanova guitars, shimmering intergalactic keyboards, somnambulant vocals, whispered percussion and buoyant melodies. With a small coterie of like-minded souls, Killion made a record full of dreamy, late-night psychedelia that spins a calm, soothing spell." (J. Poet, Magnet Magazine)
Getaway Dogs' current lineup consists of Kai Killion (guitars/vocals) Andrew Dreher (bass), Andrew Hawes (drums/percussion)