The Jins
Canadian alternative rock trio
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The Jins are a Canadian alternative rock band from Vancouver consisting of vocalist and guitarist Ben Larsen, drummer Jamie Warnock, and bassist Hudson Partridge.
The Jins | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | alternative rock, grunge, punk rock |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | 604 Records |
| Members | Ben Larsen Hudson Partridge Jamie Warnock |
| Website | www |
Background
The Jins formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2014 when Ben Larsen and Jamie Warnock began performing together.[1] Larsen later crossed paths with Hudson Partridge while both were studying animation.[2] For Halloween of 2015, the band had secured a show at a house party, but their original bassist backed out of the band at the last minute. In a desperate bid to save the show, Larsen would ask Partridge to learn how to play the bass from scratch in just seven days to save the gig. Partridge pulled off the feat, solidifying the three-piece lineup by 2015.[3]
Etymology
"Jins" is derived from the word "pigeons".[4] According to the group, the band's name was inspired by them.[5][6] Frontman Ben Larsen stated that the choice was inspired by the ubiquity of pigeons in Vancouver.[7] Larsen noted that he felt a connection to the birds, characterizing them as "misunderstood creatures."[8]
"When I moved to Vancouver, I lived in the Downtown Eastside in a really ratty old apartment. There were pigeons everywhere down there and I felt like I could relate to them, since they live in our city amongst us but they're not really a part of our culture." -Larsen as quoted by The Runner[5]
The visual representation of this etymology is integrated into the cover art of their 2017 self-titled debut album, The Jins, which features an illustration of a pigeon.
History
In 2017, they released their eponymous first album, The Jins on Bandcamp[9] In 2019, they released their EP, Death Wish.[10] On May 18, 2022, their single "Metro" peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart.[11] In 2023, they released their album It's a Life, produced by Dave Genn and mixed by Adam Kasper, with 604 Records.[6] They released their 2024 single "Crutch" under the same record label. "Crutch" also peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart on chart.[9][12] The Jins have been a supporting act for artists including Buckcherry, Hockey Dad, and Rare Americans.[6][13]
Discography
| The Jins discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 3 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Live albums | 0 |
| Compilation albums | 0 |
| Singles | 14 |
| Music videos | 11 |
As per their Bandcamp[9] and 604 Records.[10]
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Jins | Independent release | |
| 2017 | Real Food / I Can't Let My Lover Go | ||
| 2019 | Death Wish |
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Jins | Independent release | |
| 2023 | It's A Life | 604 Records | |
| 2026 | It's All Over |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | She's A Looker | Independent release | |
| Spooky Skeletons | |||
| 2019 | She Said | Breakout single | |
| Death Wish | |||
| Pop Song | |||
| Jack Skellington | |||
| Radio | 604 Records | ||
| 2022 | Metro | Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart[11] | |
| Stay Please | |||
| 2023 | Effigy | ||
| 2024 | Crutch | Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt [14] | |
| 2025 | You're Going Far | ||
| Force A Metamorphosis | |||
| 2026 | I Wasn't There |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 | She Said |
| Death Wish | |
| 2022 | Stay Please |
| 2023 | Effigy |
| 2024 | Crutch |
| 2025 | You're Going Far |
| Force A Metamorphosis | |
| 2026 | I Wasn't There |
| It's All Over |