Labrador Dali began in 2007 as a vehicle for Robert Emmetts songwriting, which tends to be melodic and surreal; sometimes Beatlesque, sometimes Pixies, and everywhere in between.

Along the way, some of the best Chicago musicians were recruited into the band; Marke Lester on drums and vocals, Lem Roby on lead guitar and Ruby Harris on electric violin and mandolin.

The sound comes across with many sixties sensibilities, and an indie rock attitude, as well as a few extended jams and duels...