Jellyfishbabies
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada |
| Products | Alternative rock music |
Jellyfishbabies was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, active between 1986 and 1993. Although they did not reach widespread commercial acclaim, they played a pivotal role in shaping the early 1990s "Halifax Pop Explosion" movement.
The band initially consisted of Scott Kendall on vocals, Peter Arsenault handling guitar duties, Dave Schellenberg on bass, and Colleen Britton as drummer. Their independently released debut album, titled Jellyfishbabies (1986), climbed to the top position on local radio station CKDU-FM within just three days of its launch. Additionally, they were featured on the 1986 compilation Out of the Fog, which is recognized for spotlighting several prominent Halifax musicians such as Sarah McLachlan.
In 1987, with ambitions to secure a record deal, the group moved to Toronto. Drummer Britton chose not to relocate and was succeeded by Mike Belitsky. While based in Toronto, they issued The Unkind Truth About Rome in 1990. Their track "The Erlking" was included on the soundtrack for Highway 61, and they also contributed a rendition of "Call it Democracy" to the Bruce Cockburn tribute compilation Kick at the Darkness. Following Arsenault's departure to join the Doughboys, the band released their subsequent album, The Swan and the City (1992). Despite these releases, they struggled to gain significant commercial traction and disbanded shortly thereafter.
A notable homage came from Sloan, who titled their 2003 album Action Pact after Jellyfishbabies' song "Youth Action Pact".
Albums
- Jellyfishbabies (1986)
- The Unkind Truth About Rome (1990)
- The Swan and the City (1993)
Compilations
- Out of the Fog (1986)
- Highway 61 (1991)
- Kick at the Darkness (1991)