A YOUNG and emerging band who have been making a name performing local shows and supporting bands including The Rubens will drop their first EP next month.

Birddog, comprised of songwriters Rhys Barden and Courtney McMullan, and drummer Xavier Leech, have been releasing music since 2022 through a deal with independent recording label Dark Escapes Music.

"It's a really big deal to all of us, we'v...