Dub Narcotic Sound System

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.

Dub Narcotic Sound System
OriginOlympia, Washington
GenresIndie rock
Years active1995–2003
LabelsK Records
MembersCalvin Johnson
Chris Sutton
Heather Dunn
Past membersLarry Butler
Brian Weber
Lois Maffeo
Jeff Smith
Jen Smith

Origins

The band was 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 the United States, Japan, Canada and Europe with 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)

References
  1. Ankeny, Jason "Allmusic -Dub Narcotic Sound System"
  2. K Records "K Records - "Dub Narcotic Sound System homepage" Archived April 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine


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