Dance Gavin Dance
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Dance Gavin Dance is a post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California, in 2005 from the breakup of the local band Farewell Unknown. Widely credited as pioneers of "swancore," they are known for the interplay between harsh and clean vocals, frequent lineup changes, and a genre-blending sound that folds math rock, funk, soul, and jazz fusion into a post-hardcore base. The band released its debut EP, Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean, in 2006 and signed to Rise Records, where it has remained ever since; debut album Downtown Battle Mountain followed in 2007. Guitarist Will Swan and drummer Matt Mingus are the only members to appear on every studio album; the current lineup adds vocalist Jon Mess and lead vocalist/guitarist Andrew Wells. Their eleventh album, Pantheon, was released September 12, 2025.
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