Dog Owners Can’t Resist the Catchy ‘Cheese Tax’ Tune Viral Sensation

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• Atlanta musician Matt Hobbs creates relatable dog-inspired songs with his project Puppy Songs.
• The latest hit, “Cheese Tax,” has millions of views on TikTok and resonates with dog owners who share cheese with their pets.
• Started in 2020, Puppy Songs has become a fun way for Hobbs to connect with fellow dog lovers and share his love for his pups Marley and Leni.

Canine parenting can be full of surprises, and for Atlanta musician Matt Hobbs, it has inspired over 150 songs about his life with his 13-year-old pups Marley (aka Mar Pup) and Leni, a pair of Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix littermates.

His latest hit, the musical theater-inspired “Cheese Tax,” has earned millions of views on TikTok and become a catchy tune for dog owners everywhere.

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♬ Cheese Tax – Puppy Songs

Puppy Songs began in 2020 as a pandemic “sanity project” for Hobbs, allowing him to practice recording and mixing his own music while stuck at home. His wife even says he’s turned her life into a musical!

The creative process usually starts when Hobbs captures his dogs doing something funny on camera or notices one of their quirky habits.

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♬ Cheese Tax – Puppy Songs

The “Cheese Tax” song was inspired by Mar Pup’s habit of appearing out of nowhere whenever Hobbs and his wife need cheese to cook. Hobbs had heard of the “puppy tax” or “cheese tax” concept, so he came up with a catchy “walking-around hook” for the song. The result is a fun, march-like rhythm that has resonated with dog owners who share a similar experience with their pets.

Hobbs never knows when his songs will go viral, but he enjoys the process of creating them and seeing other people enjoy his music in their own homes. He believes dogs and music have a unique way of bringing people together, especially in times when it’s increasingly rare.

With the success of “Cheese Tax” and other Puppy Songs, Hobbs continues to spread joy and connect with fellow dog lovers through his music.

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♬ Cheese Tax – Puppy Songs

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