Social Code
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | St. Albert , Canada |
| Products | Albums: Patiently Waiting (2001, as Fifth Season), A Year at the Movies (2004), Social-Code (2007), Rock 'N' Roll (2009) |
Social Code—originally known as Fifth Season—was an alternative rock band originating from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, established in 1999.
Origins and initial phase (1999–2003)
The group began with high school classmates Travis Nesbitt (vocals) and Logan Jacobs (bass) under the name Fifth Season. They later incorporated guitarist David Hesse and drummer Ben Shillabeer into the lineup. Their first album, Patiently Waiting, came out in 2001. To distinguish themselves from another band with a similar name, they adopted the new moniker Social Code.
Major label partnership and album releases (2003–2008)
Social Code secured a deal with Interscope Records in late 2003, leading to their major label debut A Year at the Movies released in May 2004. The band promoted this album by touring as an opening act for well-known groups such as Rise Against, Fall Out Boy, Deftones, and Good Charlotte.
By 2007, drawing on their experience working with producers like Howard Benson, they self-produced their sophomore album Social-Code in a basement studio constructed by Jacobs. Released in Canada in May 2007, it found commercial success through singles including "Bomb Hands", "The Shortest Line", "Everyday (Late November)", and "He Said, She Said". To support the album, Social Code joined the Strength In Numbers Tour alongside bands like Sum 41 and Finger Eleven.
Rock 'N' Roll era (2009–2012)
On April 3, 2009, Social Code revealed they had finalized mixing their album Rock 'N' Roll. The record was produced by John Travis, recognized for his work with Kid Rock and Buckcherry, at a studio in Edmonton, with mixing handled by Mike Fraser, known for collaborations with AC/DC, Hinder, and Aerosmith. The album was slated for release on September 1, 2009. Its lead single "Satisfied" debuted on iTunes on July 28, 2009, followed by a tour commencing mid-September. After the release, Social Code toured across Canada supporting acts such as Buckcherry and Rev Theory. Later that year, Steve Faulkner was added to the band as an additional guitarist.
Throughout 2010, the band continued promoting the album with a headlining Canadian tour in January featuring support from Ten Second Epic, opened for Buckcherry in May, and participated in a major Canadian tour with Airbourne between July and August alongside Bleeker Ridge. In October, they performed at Jakarta’s Java Rockin' Land festival, sharing the lineup with international artists including Smashing Pumpkins and Wolfmother.
On June 6, 2012, Social Code announced an indefinite hiatus to allow members to pursue separate endeavors. Subsequently, Travis Nesbitt and Morgan Gies formed an electro rock trio named SIIINES.
Band members
- Final lineup
- Travis Nesbitt – lead vocals (1999–2012)
- Morgan Gies – lead & rhythm guitars (2005–2012)
- Logan Jacobs – bass guitar (1999–2012)
- Ben Shillabeer – drums and percussion (2003–2012)
- Steve Faulkner – rhythm & lead guitars (2009–2012)
- Past members
- David Hesse – lead & rhythm guitars (1999–2004)
- Chris Ruddy – lead & rhythm guitars (2004–2005)
- Andrew Patrick – drums and percussion (1999–2003)
Discography
- Patiently Waiting (2001, under the name Fifth Season)
- A Year at the Movies (2004)
- Social-Code (2007)
- Rock 'N' Roll (2009)
External links
- Social Code Official Website
- Social Code on MySpace
- Interview: Two minutes with Travis from Social Code – TorontoMusicScene.ca