D.b.s.
| Company type | Punk rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles |
D.B.S. (also known as Dirty Black Summer and stylized as d.b.s.) was a punk rock ensemble originating from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Their active years spanned from 1992 until 2001, during which they established a notable reputation within the Canadian punk community and attained some recognition in the United States.
Throughout their ten-year tenure, d.b.s. produced five studio albums and shared stages with prominent punk acts including Rancid, Anti-Flag, D.O.A., Bouncing Souls, and Youth Brigade. Their musical style was often likened to that of Jawbreaker, Lifetime, and The Promise Ring, reflecting the emo and hardcore influences prevalent in the late 1990s punk scene.
History
Formed in 1992 while the members were in grade 8, the original lineup consisted of Andy Dixon, Jesse Gander, Paul Patko, and Dhani Borges. Their early setlists featured covers from artists such as The Ramones and Stevie Wonder. By grade 11, they had released their debut full-length album, Tales from the Crib, and embarked on a California tour alongside fellow Vancouver punk band Gob. The group concluded their activities with the EP Forget Everything You Know before disbanding to explore different paths.
Band members
- Jesse Gander − lead vocals
- Andy Dixon − guitar, backing vocals
- Paul Patko − drums, backing vocals
- Dhani Borges − bass (left after recording I Is for Insignificant)
- Ryan Angus (Nordburg) − bass (joined in January 1998)
Self-released
- Selfexploditory (Cassette) – 1992
- Lighten Up (Cassette) – 1993
- Catch 22 (Cassette) – 1993
Full-length albums
- Tales from the Crib − released by Nefer Records in 1995
- If the Music's Loud Enough… − issued by Nefer Records in 1996
- I Is for Insignificant − published through Sudden Death Records in 1998
- Some Boys Got It, Most Men Don't − distributed by New Disorder Records in 1999
- If Life Were a Result, We'd All Be Dead − released via Crap Records in 2000
EPs and singles
- "Snowball's Rollin' Fine" (7") – Nefer Records, 1995
- When the Meek Get Pinched the Bold Survive (7") – Crap Records, 1997
- Forget Everything You Know (EP) – Ache Records, 2001
Split releases
- North America Sucks!! (Split album with Anti-Flag) – issued by Nefer Records in 1996
- Split 7" with D.O.A. – released on Empty Records
- Split 7" with The Cost – available through Sellout Records in 2000
Other projects
- The Red Light Sting − A now-defunct post-hardcore/art punk side project featuring Andy Dixon and Paul Patko.
- Operation Makeout − Established in 1999; later included Jesse Gander on bass and vocals.
- Secret Mommy − Andy Dixon’s project focusing on glitch and indietronica styles.
- Winning − Band featuring Andy Dixon performing vocals, guitar, piano, alongside Paul Patko on drums.
- Ghost House – A piano-centric post-punk group fronted by Jesse Gander; released the album Departures on Reluctant Recordings.
- Opus Arise – Symphonic metal ensemble with Paul Patko contributing on drums.
External links
- − unavailable for multiple years
- Ache Records