The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Musician›Dogstar
Entertainment • Musician

Dogstar

Dogstar is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1991.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dogstar is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1991. The band is best known for featuring actor and musician Keanu Reeves on bass, alongside Robert Mailhouse and Bret Domrose. After an initial run in the 1990s and early 2000s, Dogstar reunited in 2022 and returned to recording and touring.

History

Dogstar formed in 1991 in Los Angeles and built a modest following during the 1990s. The band broke up in 2002, later resumed writing and rehearsing, and re-emerged publicly with a reunion in the 2020s.

Members

The best-known lineup features Bret Domrose on vocals and guitar, Keanu Reeves on bass, and Robert Mailhouse on drums. Gregg Miller was an earlier member before Domrose became the vocalist and lead guitarist.

Musical style and reception

Dogstar is generally described as an alternative rock and grunge band. Their profile grew partly from Reeves’s celebrity, even though the group also performed and toured as a conventional rock act.

Discography

Dogstar has released multiple albums, including *Our Little Visionary* (1996), *Happy Ending* (2000), *Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees* (2023), and *All In Now* (2026).

Key facts

  • Dogstar formed in Los Angeles in 1991.
  • The core lineup includes Bret Domrose, Keanu Reeves and Robert Mailhouse.
  • Dogstar gained attention partly because Keanu Reeves is a well-known actor.
  • The band was active in the 1990s and early 2000s, broke up in 2002, and reunited in 2022.
  • Recent releases include *Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees* (2023) and *All In Now* (2026).
🍁
Canadian context

Dogstar has a Canadian connection through Keanu Reeves, who is Canadian and is the band’s bassist.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of band is Dogstar?
Dogstar is an American alternative rock band, often also described as grunge.
Who are the members of Dogstar?
The main lineup is Bret Domrose, Keanu Reeves and Robert Mailhouse.
Why is Dogstar notable?
The band is notable for including Keanu Reeves, who is better known as a film actor.
When did Dogstar form?
Dogstar formed in 1991 in Los Angeles, California.
Did Dogstar break up?
Yes. The band ended its initial run in 2002, then later returned in the 2020s.
What is Dogstar’s latest album?
Their latest album listed in the results is *All In Now*, released in 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogstar_(band)
    Supports: Formation, origin, genre, members, years active, reunion, and 2026 album information.
  2. NPR — https://www.npr.org/2024/01/12/1198909556/dogstar-album-somewhere-between-the-power-lines-and-palm-trees
    Supports: Band lineup, 1990s activity, touring history, breakup in 2002, and Reeves’s role as bassist.
  3. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WQW67KAQPA
    Supports: Recent discussion of the band and the 2026 album All In Now.