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Dub Narcotic Sound System

 
Artist: Dub Narcotic Sound System
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Group Members:

Jeff Smith, Brian Weber, Calvin Johnson, Larry Butler, Lois Maffeo, Lindiwe Coyne

Similar Artists:

The Make-Up, Little Barrie, Courtney Love, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Beck, Lois

Formal Connection With:

The Halo Benders, Beat Happening, Spider and the Webs, The Saturday Knights, C.O.C.O., Go Team
  • Formed: 1994
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Out of Your Mind," "Sideways Soul: Dub Narcotic Sound System Meets the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in a Dan," "Rhythm Record, Vol. 1: Echoes From the Scene Control Room"

Biography

The oddball indie-funk collective Dub Narcotic Sound System was spearheaded by vocalist Calvin Johnson, the former frontman of the legendary Beat Happening as well as the founder of the famed K Records label. Named in honor of Johnson's own Olympia, WA-based basement studio Dub Narcotic, the project was begun in 1994 with a rapid-fire series of funk-, rap-, and reggae-influenced singles including "Bite," "Fuck Shit Up," "Booty Run," and "Shake-a-Puddin'"; from the outset Johnson was the group's sole constant member, although over the course of subsequent releases, including the EPs Industrial Breakdown, Ridin' Shotgun, and Ship to Shore, the revolving lineup grew to include Olympia scenesters like Lois Maffeo as well as Larry Butler, Todd Ranslow, and Brian Weber, all three members of the hip-hop unit Dead Presidents. The first Dub Narcotic Sound System full-length, Rhythm Record, Vol. One: Echoes From the Scene Control Room, appeared in 1995; later efforts included 1996's Boot Party and 1998's Out of Your Mind. Sideways Soul, a collaboration with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, followed in 1999. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Dub Narcotic Sound System
Origin Olympia, Washington
Genre(s) Indie rock
Years active 1995–2003
Label(s) K Records
Members
Calvin Johnson
Chris Sutton
Heather Dunn
Former members
Larry Butler
Brian Weber
Lindiwe Coyne
Lois Maffeo
Jeff Smith
Jen Smith

Dub Narcotic Sound System (D.N.S.S.) is an Olympia, Washington based indie-funk musical group founded by Calvin Johnson, signed to K Records.

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Origins

The band is named after Calvin Johnson's basement recording studio, Dub Narcotic.[1]
The band and its members were all based out of Olympia, Washington when they were active in the band. Dub Narcotic Sound System has toured in many different countries such as Japan, Canada and in Europe, and they toured with many bands such as Built to Spill, Fugazi, and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. [2]

Discography

The following studio recordings by D.N.S.S. were released on K Records:

  • Industrial Breakdown (EP; 1995)
  • Ridin' Shotgun (EP; 1995)
  • Boot Party (1996)
  • Bone Dry (EP; 1997)
  • Out Of Your Mind (1998)
  • Sideways Soul: Dub Narcotic Sound System meets the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in a Dancehall Style (1999)
  • Handclappin' (EP; 2003)
  • Degenerate Introduction (2004)

Other releases

The band produced a large number of 7" and 12" singles during the mid to late 1990s. Most contained the title track on the A side and "versions" on the flip. Cassettes were also produced during the early 1990s including "Hands on the Dial" which was a joint release from K records with the Punk in my Vitamins label.

Exclusive tracks can also be found on a number of compilation releases.

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason "Allmusic -Dub Narcotic Sound System"
  2. ^ K Records "K Records - "Dub Narcotic Sound System homepage"


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