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{{short description|American post-hardcore band}}
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| Name = Dance Gavin Dance
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| Origin = [[Sacramento]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]]
| Years_active = 2005-present
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| origin = [[Sacramento, California]], U.S.
| Genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[experimental rock]], [[progressive rock]], [[psychedelic rock]], [[jazz fusion]] <!-- DO NOT CHANGE THE GENRE! -->
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* [[Post-hardcore]]
| Label = [[Rise Records|Rise]]
* {{nowrap|[[experimental rock]]}}
| Associated_acts =<!--Bands with only one member in common are NOT to be included in accordance with Wikipedia guidelines.-->[[A Lot Like Birds]], Secret Band, Strawberry Girls, [[Tides of Man]], [[Emarosa]], Five Minute Ride, [[Consider the Thief]], [[The Moth Anatomy]].
* {{nowrap|[[progressive rock]]}}
| URL = [http://www.myspace.com/dancegavindance Official MySpace]
* {{nowrap|[[math rock]]}}
| Current_members = Will Swan<br/>Jon Mess<br>Matt Mingus</br>Tilian Pearson</br>Josh Benton</br>Tim Feerick
}}
| Past_members = [[Jonny Craig]]<br>Alvaro Alcala<br>Sean O'Sullivan<br>Zachary Garren<br/>[[Kurt Travis]]<br/>Jason Ellis<br/>Eric Lodge<br/>Dan Snook
| years_active = 2005–present
| label = [[Rise Records|Rise]]
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Secret Band]]
* [[The Fall of Troy (band)|The Fall of Troy]]
* [[A Lot Like Birds]]
* [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]]
* [[Emarosa]]
* {{nowrap|[[Tides of Man]]}}
* [[Isles & Glaciers]]
* [[Sianvar (band)|Sianvar]]
* [[Royal Coda]]
}}
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| current_members = * [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]]
* Matthew Mingus
* Jon Mess
* Andrew Wells
| past_members =
* Alvaro Alcala
* Sean O'Sullivan
* Jason Ellis
* Zachary Garren
* [[Kurt Travis]]
* Eric Lodge
* [[Jonny Craig]]
* Josh Benton
* Tim Feerick
* [[Tilian Pearson]]
}}
}}


'''Dance Gavin Dance''' is an American <!--"Rock" is generally used on most band articles (see Nirvana, U2, etc) rather than more specific subgenres.-->[[post-hardcore]] band from [[Sacramento, California]], formed in 2005. It consists of unclean vocalist Jon Mess, lead guitarist [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]], clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist Andrew Wells, and drummer Matthew Mingus. The band formerly included lead vocalists [[Jonny Craig]], [[Kurt Travis]], and [[Tilian Pearson]], and the lineup has changed numerous times since their inception. Swan and Mingus are the only band members who have appeared on every studio album.
'''Dance Gavin Dance''' is an American [[post-hardcore]] band formed in [[Sacramento]], [[California]] in 2005.


The band released their debut [[Extended play|extended play (EP)]], ''[[Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean]]'', in 2006 and signed to [[Rise Records]] thereafter. Their debut studio album, ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]],'' was released in May 2007. Craig and guitarist Sean O'Sullivan left the group and were replaced by [[Kurt Travis]] and Zachary Garren, respectively. They released their album, ''[[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|Dance Gavin Dance]]'', in August 2008. Vocalist Jon Mess and bassist Eric Lodge left the group before the album's release, with Lodge being replaced by Jason Ellis. ''[[Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Happiness]]'', the group's third studio album, was released in June 2009.
The band is well known for their relatively frequent lineup changes, which, most notably, involves a fluctuating lineup of clean and unclean vocalists, both on tour and on record. Dance Gavin Dance incorporates many different musical genres into their palette, such as [[screamo]], [[funk]], and [[soul]] on top of its [[post-hardcore]] sound. Ex-vocalist [[Jonny Craig]] also received high marks for contributing to the band's unorthodox [[soul]] sound and guitarist Will Swan has been recognized for his intricate, fast-moving guitar licks and riffs.


In 2010, [[Jonny Craig]], Jon Mess and Eric Lodge returned to the band and recorded their fourth studio album, ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' (2011). [[Jonny Craig|Craig]] and Lodge departed from the group the following year, which led to bassist Tim Feerick, guitarist Josh Benton, and former [[Tides of Man]] vocalist [[Tilian Pearson]] joining the band. They released their fifth studio album, ''[[Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Acceptance Speech]]'' (2013); Benton left the band shortly after the album's release. Their sixth studio album, ''[[Instant Gratification]],'' was released in April 2015. The following year, the group released the live album, ''[[Tree City Sessions]]'', and their seventh studio album, ''[[Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Mothership]]'', the latter charting at number 13 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. They released their eighth studio album, ''[[Artificial Selection (album)|Artificial Selection]]'', in June 2018, placing at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In 2020, they released their ninth studio album, ''[[Afterburner (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Afterburner]]'' in April, which placed at number 14 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and ''[[Tree City Sessions 2]]'' in December.
== History ==


Bassist Tim Feerick died in 2022, prior to the release of the band's tenth album, ''[[Jackpot Juicer]]'', leading to Sianvar and [[Royal Coda]] guitarist Sergio Medina taking over on live bass duties.<ref>{{cite web |date= May 14, 2022 |title=Remembering Tim Feerick {{!}} Sacramento band Dance Gavin Dance dedicate U.S. tour to longtime bassist |url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/remembering-tim-feerick-sacramento-band-dance-gavin-dance/103-333ef5f7-24bb-42ac-b999-9e385e99aabb |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=abc10.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Trapp |first=Philip|title=Tilian Pearson 'Stepping Away' From Dance Gavin Dance, Band Releases Statement on Allegations |url=https://loudwire.com/dance-gavin-dance-tilian-pearson-stepping-away-after-allegations/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref> Pearson underwent a brief hiatus from the band in 2022 following sexual assault allegations before parting ways with the band in 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=DANCE GAVIN DANCE split with vocalist TILIAN PEARSON |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/dance-gavin-dance-split-vocalist-tilian-pearson |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Revolver |language=en}}</ref>
===''Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean'' (2005&ndash;2007)===
Dance Gavin Dance was formed shortly after the dissolution of lead guitarist Will Swan, drummer Matt Mingus, bassist Eric Lodge ad rhythm guitarist Alvaro Alcala's previous band, Farewell Unknown. After recruiting screamer Jonathan Mess, singer [[Jonny Craig]] joined the band after being released from Ghost Runner On Third due to conflicts within the band. Reportedly, the name "Dance Gavin Dance" was coined by Jonny Craig. In August 2005, Dance Gavin Dance played their first stage gig. Shortly thereafter, they released their first self-produced EP, ''Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean'', which was subsequently re-released on November 14, 2006 through [[Rise Records]]. The band then began writing and prepped to record their full-length debut ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]''.


The band has achieved four top-twenty albums in the US, including one top 10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/for-dance-gavin-dance-the-turmoil-is-all-just-a-backdrop-to-the-music-7427060|title=For Dance Gavin Dance, "The Turmoil Is All Just a Backdrop to the Music"|first=Jesse Richman, Falyn|last=Freyman|date=December 1, 2015|website=New Times Broward-Palm Beach}}</ref>
===''Downtown Battle Mountain'' (2007&ndash;2008)===
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==History==
They entered the studio in January 2007 with producer Kris Crummet and released their debut full-length album, ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' on May 15, 2007 on [[Rise Records]]. The band embarked on their first nationwide tour with [[Alesana]] and [[A Day To Remember]] in support of the album.
===2005–2007: ''Downtown Battle Mountain''===
{{Main|Downtown Battle Mountain}}
Dance Gavin Dance formed shortly after the dissolution of guitarist [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]], guitarist Alvaro Alcala, drummer Matt Mingus and bassist Eric Lodge's previous band, Farewell Unknown. After recruiting harsh vocalist Jon Mess, clean vocalist [[Jonny Craig]] joined the band after leaving his former band Ghost Runner On Third due to conflicts within the group. In 2005, they self-released their debut extended play (EP), ''[[Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean]]'', which was subsequently re-released on November 14, 2006, on [[Rise Records]].<ref name="Dance Gavin Dance Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dance-gavin-dance-mn0000480549/biography|title=Dance Gavin Dance Bio|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> Their debut studio album, ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'', produced by [[Kris Crummett]], was released on May 15, 2007, on [[Rise Records]]. The band toured with American post-hardcore groups [[Alesana]], [[A Day To Remember]] and [[Pierce the Veil]] in support of the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4090523,00.html |title=Dance Gavin Dance : Downtown Battle Mountain - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect |website=Artistdirect.com |access-date=15 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103133034/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4090523,00.html |archive-date=3 January 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


In August 2007, guitarist Sean O'Sullivan departed from the group and was replaced by [[Strawberry Girls|Zachary Garren]]. In November 2007, singer [[Jonny Craig]] had left the group due to a heated argument between himself and the band's manager and when insisting on rejoining was denied due to tensions and personal conflicts within the band, mostly due to his lack of dependability and Craig's failure to be present during a portion of the band's set at [[Saints & Sinners Festival]] in [[New Jersey]] due to alcohol and drug related issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dance Gavin Dance - SubMerge Magazine|url=http://submergemag.com/featured/dance-gavin-dance/69|access-date=August 23, 2010|date=April 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx|title=Dance Gavin Dance kicks out singer|website=Lambgoat.com}}</ref>
In August 2007, guitarist Sean O'Sullivan quit the band due to personal conflicts between himself, Jonny Craig and Matt Mingus. O'Sullivan went on to play for bands Consider the Thief and Early States. Sean was quickly replaced by Zachary Garren, who, prior to joining the band, was their merch guy.


===2008–2009: ''Dance Gavin Dance'' and ''Happiness''===
In November 2007, singer [[Jonny Craig]] quit the band, and was not allowed to rejoin when he asked to, due to extreme tensions and personal conflicts with the other band members, as stated by the band in an interview conducted by Submergemag.com.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dance Gavin Dance - SubMerge Magazine|url=http://submergemag.com/featured/dance-gavin-dance/69|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=27 April 2010}}</ref> Immediately after his departure with Dance Gavin Dance, Jonny Craig filled in as the lead vocalist for [[A Skylit Drive]], though only temporarily. Craig soon afterwards joined bands [[Emarosa]], [[Isles & Glaciers]], and began a solo project with [[Rise Records]].
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Briefly following Jonny Craig's departure, Dance Gavin Dance held auditions to recruit a replacement clean vocalist. Nic Newsham of American [[post-hardcore]] band [[Gatsby's American Dream]] was offered to join, however chose not to despite later featuring on the song "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" on their self-titled [[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|2008 album]]. Other singers that auditioned included [[Kellin Quinn]] of [[Sleeping with Sirens]], Matt Geise of [[Lower Definition]], and Thomas Dutton. [[Kurt Travis]], formerly of the [[Sacramento]] based rock bands Five Minute Ride, O! The Joy, and No Not Constant, became the group's new clean vocalist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=28941|title=Dance Gavin Dance - Dance Gavin Dance (album review)|publisher=Sputnikmusic}}</ref>


On April 20, 2008, the group entered the studio to record their self-titled second studio album with [[Kris Crummett]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Video Interview Live From HARDTIMES.CA - hardtimes.ca |url=http://hardtimes.ca/dancegavin |publisher=hardtimes.ca |access-date=August 23, 2010 |date=March 11, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928020951/http://hardtimes.ca/dancegavin |archive-date=September 28, 2010}}</ref> The album was released on August 19, 2008.<ref name="rise">{{cite web|url=http://www.riserecords.com/releasescontent.html |title=RISE releases |publisher=[[Rise Records]] |access-date=August 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821032949/http://www.riserecords.com/releasescontent.html |archive-date=August 21, 2008 }}</ref> Prior to the release of the album, but following its recording sessions, two original members, unclean vocalist Jon Mess and bassist Eric Lodge, departed from the band.<ref name="Dance Gavin Dance Bio"/> Following their respective departures, [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]] pursued screaming vocal duties along with performing lead guitar, and Jason Ellis, formerly of Five Minute Ride, replaced Lodge on bass guitar. The group filmed a music video for the song "Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine", with director Robby Starbuck, which was released November 18, 2008.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dance Gavin Dance - Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FKBCvNyus |language=en |access-date=2022-08-28}}</ref>
Shortly after Craig's departure, the band held auditions for a new vocalist. Hundreds of potential vocalists tried out and, at one point, Nic Newsham of [[Gatsby's American Dream]] was flown in from Washington for an audition. Though Newsham opted not to join the group, they did develop a friendship. This resulted in Nic's guest appearance on the song "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" which features on their self-titled [[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|2008 album]]. [[Kurt Travis]], formerly of Five Minute Ride, O! The Joy, and No Not Constant became the band's new lead vocalist.
[[File:Dance Gavin Dance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Dance Gavin Dance in 2009]]
In February 2009, the band went into the studio as a five-piece to record the follow-up to their self-titled album, yet again with producer Kris Crummett. The resulting album, ''[[Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Happiness]]'', was released on June 9, 2009, less than one year after the release of their second studio album. Bassist Jason Ellis appears on ''Happiness'', however left the group before its release, subsequently being replaced by Tim Feerick as a touring member. ''AllMusic'' gave a mixed review of the album, writing, "''Happiness'' bristles with the kind of overachiever eclecticism that's as impressive as it is divisive," but that two songs were marred by the "nasally realm of high school emo," leaving the listener unsatisfied with the experience.<ref>{{cite web|last=Monger|first=James|title=allmusic ((( Happiness > Overview )))|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1566891|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=[[allmusic]]|access-date=August 23, 2010}}</ref> A music video for the track "Tree Village" was released shortly after the album.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dance Gavin Dance - Tree Village (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhHaJl05W0U |language=en |access-date=2022-08-28}}</ref> The band embarked on tours with American rock bands [[Emarosa]], [[Closure in Moscow]], [[Scary Kids Scaring Kids]], and others in support of the album.


On February 10, 2010, guitarist Zachary Garren was allegedly ousted by the band due to personal conflicts with other members. Shortly after, Garren met drummer Ben Rosett and formed the [[math rock]] trio [[Strawberry Girls]], now signed to [[Tragic Hero Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Yarborough |first=Aaron |title=Exclusive: Dance Gavin Dance Kick Out Guitarist |url=https://www.decoymusic.com/news_posts/29383 |publisher=Decoy Music |access-date=August 23, 2010 |date=February 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007154708/http://www.decoymusic.com/news_posts/29383 |archive-date=October 7, 2012 }}</ref> Dance Gavin Dance played the [[Soundwave (Australian music festival)|Soundwave]] festival as scheduled as a four-piece with Swan handling all guitar duties and [[Kurt Travis]] playing keyboards.
===Self-titled album (2008&ndash;2009)===
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===2010–2012: ''Downtown Battle Mountain II''===
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On April 20, 2008,<ref>{{cite web|title=Video Interview Live From HARDTIMES.CA - hardtimes.ca|url=http://hardtimes.ca/dancegavin|publisher=hardtimes.ca|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=11 March 2008}}</ref> Dance Gavin Dance entered the studio to record ''[[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|Dance Gavin Dance]]'' with [[Kris Crummett]] helming the role of producer once more. It was released on August 19, 2008.<ref name="rise">{{cite web|url=http://www.riserecords.com/releasescontent.html|title=RISE releases|publisher=[[Rise Records]]|accessdate=19 August 2008}}</ref>


Jon Mess and Eric Lodge rejoined the band in mid-2010.<ref>[http://gansitovinil.nohay.info/?p=256&lan=english=Gansito] {{dead link|date=December 2016|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> Josh Benton, former guitarist and bandmate of [[Kurt Travis]] in No Not Constant, took up guitar duties. In August [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] said singer [[Kurt Travis]] and Dance Gavin Dance had officially parted ways in order for Jonny Craig to rejoin the band.<ref>{{cite web|last=Karan|first=Tim|title=Alt Press - Exclusive: Dance Gavin Dance part ways with vocalist, original vocalist Jonny Craig back|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_dance_gavin_dance_part_ways_with_vocalist_original_vocalist_/|publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=August 23, 2010|date=August 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205130737/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_dance_gavin_dance_part_ways_with_vocalist_original_vocalist_/|archive-date=February 5, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Before dismissing Travis, the band briefly considered recording an album with Travis and Mess on vocals with producer [[Matt Bayles]] at the helm. Mess stated in an interview with noisey.vice.com that if Jonny wasn't willing to rejoin, the band would've broken up.<ref>{{Cite web|title = I've Got a Feeling That We're Here to Stay: Dance Gavin Dance's Jon Mess Gets on with His Life {{!}} NOISEY|url = http://noisey.vice.com/blog/dance-gavin-dance-jon-mess-interview|website = NOISEY|access-date = February 24, 2016}}</ref> Former guitarist Sean O'Sullivan rejoined the band for several home shows towards the end of 2010, returning the band to their ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' line-up. On March 8, 2011, the band released ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]''.
Before the album was released, but after it had been recorded, two original members Jonathan Mess and Eric Lodge left Dance Gavin Dance. No official statements were made by the band or the departees regarding the departure. Jon Mess had recorded the album knowing that he was going to leave the band. It is generally accepted that Mess, in addition to suffering from Lyme disease, was tired of constant touring, and Lodge simply followed suit, as the two were best friends.


In March 2011, the band began their U.S. tour with [[Iwrestledabearonce]], [[In Fear And Faith]], and Just Like Vinyl, followed by a small European tour, culminating in two shows in London playing the original ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' in full on the first night and ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' in full on the second night. The band also played at the [[Warped Tour 2011|2011 Vans Warped Tour]]. In an April 2011 interview with Mind Equals Blown, drummer Matt Mingus stated the band plans to release another album with the current, reunited lineup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/04/interview-dance-gavin-dance/|title=Interview: Dance Gavin Dance|work=Mind Equals Blown|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=September 17, 2015|archive-date=October 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008223204/http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/04/interview-dance-gavin-dance/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 20, 2012, Jonny Craig announced his departure from the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/08/20/breaking-jonny-craig-kicked-out-of-dance-gavin-dance-again/ |title=BREAKING: Jonny Craig Kicked Out Of Dance Gavin Dance (Again) |publisher=Under the Gun Review |date=August 20, 2012 |access-date=May 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607152718/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/08/20/breaking-jonny-craig-kicked-out-of-dance-gavin-dance-again/ |archive-date=June 7, 2013 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
Following their departure, Will Swan took up screaming duties alongside playing guitar, and Jason Ellis (formerly of Five Minute Ride) replaced Eric on bass. The band filmed a music video for the song "Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine" with director [[Robby Starbuck]] which was released November 18, 2008. Jon Mess' voice was lip synced by Will Swan in the music video.


===''Happiness'' (2009)===
===2013–2014: ''Acceptance Speech''===
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{{Main|Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)}}
In February 2009, the band went into the studio as a five piece to record the follow-up to their self-titled album yet again with producer [[Kris Crummett]]. The resulting album, ''[[Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Happiness]]'', was released on June 9, 2009. Bassist Jason Ellis appears on ''Happiness'', but left the band before its release. He was replaced by Tim Feerick. The album marked a slight change in the band's sound, the album features far fewer unclean vocals than the self-titled album, and is more in the vein of experimental rock than traditional post-hardcore. All Music stated in their review, "[Happiness] bristles with the kind of overachiever eclecticism that's as impressive as it is divisive".<ref>{{cite web|last=Monger|first=James|title=allmusic ((( Happiness > Overview )))|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1566891|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=[[allmusic]]|accessdate=23 August 2010}}</ref> A music video for the track "Tree Village" was released shortly after the album. The band embarked on tours with [[Emarosa]], [[Closure in Moscow]], [[Scary Kids Scaring Kids]], and others in support of the album.


On August 21, 2012, Dance Gavin Dance announced Craig's departure via Facebook.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance#!/DanceGavinDance/posts/409931672396304 |title=Dance Gavin Dance |publisher=Facebook |access-date=May 2, 2013}}</ref>
===''Downtown Battle Mountain II'' (2010&ndash;2012)===
On February 10, 2010, guitarist Zachary Garren was kicked out of Dance Gavin Dance due to personal conflicts with Will Swan.<ref>{{cite web|last=Yarborough|first=Aaron|title=Exclusive: Dance Gavin Dance Kick Out Guitarist - News Posts - DecoyMusic.com|url=https://www.decoymusic.com/news_posts/29383|publisher=Decoy Music|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=10 February 2010}}</ref> Garren went on to form a new band, Strawberry Girls, with drummer Ben Rosett.<ref>{{cite web|last=Heil|first=Alex|title=Strawberry Girls | Beats Realm |url=http://beatsrealm.com/strawberry-girls|publisher=Beats Realm|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=19 December 2012}}</ref> Dance Gavin Dance played the Soundwave festival as scheduled as a four-piece (a first for the originally six-piece band) with Swan handling all guitar duties and [[Kurt Travis]] playing keyboards. Shortly afterwards Garren was replaced by Dan Snook. His first show was on March 12, 2010 in Dance Gavin Dance's hometown at The Boardwalk. Several months later however, Snook and bassist Tim Feerick abruptly left Dance Gavin Dance.


[[Tilian Pearson]], formerly of [[Tides of Man]], was asked to replace Craig as clean vocalist during the making of his solo album, ''Material Me'' (2013). Pearson, along with guitarist Josh Benton and bass guitarist Tim Feerick, were confirmed as official members by Jon Mess. The band's fifth album, ''[[Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Acceptance Speech]]'', was released on October 8, 2013 with Rise Records. The album was produced by Matt Malpass. Shortly after the shooting of their music video for their single "Strawberry Swisher Pt. 3", Josh Benton parted ways with the band in order to focus on his career as an audio engineer and producer. Aric Garcia of post-hardcore band [[Hail the Sun]] replaced Benton for The Acceptance Speech Tour and The Rise Records tour. On September 17, Dance Gavin Dance released a b-side from ''Acceptance Speech'', entitled "Pussy Vultures".
After multiple members leaving and rumors of the band breaking up, Jon Mess and Eric Lodge officially rejoined the band in mid 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gansito y el Disco de Vinil. -Jon Mess and Eric Lodge back on Dance Gavin Dance|url=http://gansitovinil.nohay.info/?p=256&lan=english=Gansito y el Disco de Vinil.|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=22 May 2010}}</ref> Josh Benton, former guitarist and band mate of [[Kurt Travis]] in No Not Constant, took up guitar duties. In August [[Alternative Press]] released an article saying that vocalist [[Kurt Travis]] and Dance Gavin Dance had officially parted ways and that Jonny Craig had rejoined the band. It was assumed that Jonny would manage vocal duties for both Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa, until he was kicked out of Emarosa in early 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Karan|first=Tim|title=Alt Press - Exclusive: Dance Gavin Dance part ways with vocalist, original vocalist Jonny Craig back|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_dance_gavin_dance_part_ways_with_vocalist_original_vocalist_/|publisher=[[Alternative Press]]|accessdate=23 August 2010|date=18 August 2010}}</ref> Former guitarist Sean O'Sullivan rejoined the band for several home shows towards the end of 2010, returning the band to their [[Downtown Battle Mountain]] line-up. In September Dance Gavin Dance posted on their Twitter that they will be recording their new album ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' later in the year. Shortly afterwards their official Myspace page was updated, stating 'Downtown Battle Mountain Pt. II coming April 2011'. On January 24, 2011, the first single from Downtown Battle Mountain II was released, titled "Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex."<ref>http://www.bloginity.com/blog/2011/01/24/dance-gavin-dance-song-heat-seeking-ghost-sex-dtbm2</ref> Later that same week, Alternative Press released a second track, "The Robot With Human Hair Part 2 1/2."<ref>http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_dance_gavin_dance_the_robot_with_human_hair_pt_2_1_2/</ref>


===2014–2015: ''Instant Gratification'' and 10 year anniversary===
On January 16, 2011, Jonny Craig tweeted, "I'm sorry everyone but I'm going to be taking a very very very long hiatus. All my tours and CD's are canceled. Thank you and goodnight" later clarifying that he "will be playing out the tours with DGD and [[Emarosa]]". Former [[Tides of Man]] vocalist Tilian Pearson filled in for Craig on Emarosa's Spring 2011 tour with Chiodos, while all Dance Gavin Dance shows went on as planned.
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[[File:Dance Gavin Dance, 2015.jpg|thumb|Dance Gavin Dance performing at [[Never Say Never Festival]] 2015.|250px]]
On October 29, 2014, producer [[Kris Crummett]] announced that recording sessions for the band's sixth studio album were completed. In place of former member Josh Benton, [[Strawberry Girls]] and former Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Zachary Garren, [[Secret Band]] guitarist Martin Bianchini, and [[Hail the Sun]] guitarist and touring member Aric Garcia contributed their respective guitar parts on the album. On February 6, 2015, [[Rise Records]] released a teaser for the new album ''[[Instant Gratification]]'', which was later released on April 14, 2015. On February 12, 2015, the band released the lead single, "On the Run". The second single, "We Own the Night", was released on March 12, 2015. The music video for "We Own the Night" was uploaded to the official Rise Records [[YouTube]] channel on May 7, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/dance_gavin_dance_take_control_in_we_own_the_night_music_video|title=Dance Gavin Dance take control in "We Own The Night" music video - News - Alternative Press|website=Altpress.com|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Dance Gavin Dance - We Own The Night (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq_caFxzKqg |language=en |access-date=2022-08-28}}</ref> On April 2, the band premiered the music video for the song "Stroke God, Millionaire".


On February 19, 2015, the band's guitarist [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]] published a post on Facebook revealing that the [[guitar pedalboard]] he uses to perform live with [[Secret Band]], Dance Gavin Dance, and [[Sianvar (band)|Sianvar]] was stolen at a show of February 14 on [[Blue Swan Records|The Blue Swan Tour]]. He launched a [[GoFundMe]] account and asked fans to donate $2,500 to help purchase a replacement pedalboard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gofundme.com/willswanpedalboard|title=Help Replace My Stolen Pedals! by Will Swan - GoFundMe|work=[[GoFundMe]]|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> The fund reached its goal within three hours of its launch.
In March 2011 the band began their US tour with [[Iwrestledabearonce]], [[In Fear And Faith]], and [[Just Like Vinyl]], followed by a small European tour, culminating in 2 shows in London playing the original ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' in full on the first night and ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' in full on the second night. The band has been also confirmed for the [[Warped Tour 2011|2011 Vans Warped Tour]]. In an April, 2011 interview with Mind Equals Blown, Drummer Matt Mingus stated the band plans to release another album with the current, reunited lineup.<ref>[http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/04/interview-dance-gavin-dance/ Interview: Dance Gavin Dance | Mind Equals Blown]</ref>


Dance Gavin Dance toured as a supporting act on the Take Action! Tour with [[Memphis May Fire]], [[Crown The Empire]], and [[Palisades (band)|Palisades]] from March 10 to April 4, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/memphis_may_fire_crown_the_empire_dance_gavin_dance_palisades_announced_for|title=Memphis May Fire, Crown The Empire, Dance Gavin Dance, Palisades announced for Take Action Tour - News - Alternative Press|website=Altpress.com|date=January 26, 2015|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref> In support of ''Instant Gratification'', the band announced the Instant Gratification Tour, which took place from April 14 to May 8, 2015, across North America with supporting acts [[Polyphia]], Hail The Sun, and [[Stolas (band)|Stolas]]. The band embarked on their headlining Australia tour from May 14 to 23, 2015, with opening acts Acrasia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bombshellzine.com/2015/02/dance-gavin-dance-australian-tour-dates-announced/ |title=Dance Gavin Dance Australian tour dates announced - Bombshellzine.com |access-date=January 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203060923/http://www.bombshellzine.com/2015/02/dance-gavin-dance-australian-tour-dates-announced/ |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In celebration of the band's 10th anniversary, Dance Gavin Dance embarked on the 10 Year Anniversary tour with supporting acts [[A Lot Like Birds]], [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]], [[Dayshell]], and [[Strawberry Girls]] from November 14 to December 19, 2015, in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thearteryfoundation.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-announce-10-year-anniversary-tour/|title=Dance Gavin Dance Announce 10 Year Anniversary Tour - The Artery Foundation|website=Thearteryfoundation.com|access-date=January 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006061711/http://www.thearteryfoundation.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-announce-10-year-anniversary-tour/|archive-date=October 6, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
On October 19, 2011, Dance Gavin Dance announced that they were going on hiatus. This announcement came shortly after the cancellation of their tour with I Set My Friends On Fire and A Lot Like Birds. Guitarist Will Swan later attributed the cancellation and subsequent hiatus of the band to unspecified issues with Jonny Craig. Despite the announcement of a hiatus, on December 23, 2011, the band announced that they would embark on a short tour with A Lot Like Birds and [[Lead Hands]] (then Decoder) in February 2012 with Kurt Travis (of A Lot Like Birds) and Matt Geise (of Lower Definition) doing vocals for the band. Due in part to the member change, this tour's setlist would be unusually cumulative, with Geise and Travis performing material from every album and past lineup.


===2016–2017: ''Tree City Sessions'' and ''Mothership''===
===Second Departure of Jonny Craig and 5th Studio Album (2012&ndash;present)===
{{Main|Tree City Sessions|Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)}}
On December 23, 2015, [[Rise Records]] revealed that Dance Gavin Dance were to release their upcoming seventh studio album the fall of 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/issues_the_devil_wears_prada_others_to_release_new_albums_in_2016|title=Issues, the Devil Wears Prada, others to release new albums in 2016 - News - Alternative Press|website=Altpress.com|date=December 23, 2015|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref>


The band performed at So What Music Festival in [[Grand Prairie, Texas]] on March 20, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/photos/a.111157948940346.11711.111108602278614/1000315023357963/?type=3&permPage=1|title=We are really excited to announce that... - Dance Gavin Dance - Facebook|website=Facebook.com|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref> They also performed at the Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] on April 2, 2016, with other bands such as [[Saosin]], [[The Story So Far (band)|the Story So Far]], [[The Maine (band)|the Maine]], [[Mayday Parade]], among several others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/photos/a.111157948940346.11711.111108602278614/1003720633017402/?type=3&permPage=1|title=VEGAS!!! We are happy to announce we... - Dance Gavin Dance - Facebook|website=Facebook.com|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref>
On August 20, 2012, Jonny Craig announced his departure from the band.<ref>http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/08/20/breaking-jonny-craig-kicked-out-of-dance-gavin-dance-again/</ref>


On March 2, 2016, the band announced their live studio album, ''[[Tree City Sessions]]'', which was released on May 13, 2016. The album contains 12 live recorded songs performed in [[Sacramento, California]] at the Pus Cavern Studios. On May 10, 2016, the band announced the U.K. leg of their 10th anniversary tour that included vocalists [[Tilian Pearson]], [[Kurt Travis]], and [[Jonny Craig]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/dance-gavin-dance-will-tour-with-three-vocalists |title=Dance Gavin Dance will Tour with Three Vocalists |publisher=Rocksound TV |access-date=May 17, 2016 |archive-date=May 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511100625/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/dance-gavin-dance-will-tour-with-three-vocalists |url-status=dead }}</ref> On July 11, the group announced their U.S. fall tour which took place from September 22 to October 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/photos/a.111157948940346.11711.111108602278614/1125474587508672/?type=3|title=FALL 2016 US TOUR VIP tickets available... - Dance Gavin Dance - Facebook|website=Facebook.com|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref>
On August 21, 2012, Dance Gavin Dance announced Craig's departure via Facebook saying "When Jonny rejoined DGD, we were about to call it quits. Tired of touring and being away from home for 8 months of the year, we wanted to shake things up. We thought it'd be fun to do a dbm sequel with Jonny and go out on that. We recorded dbm2 and felt it would be a disservice to our fans not to let them hear the new record live. We did a tour and felt rejuvenated but Jonny wasn't in a good place. After trying to convince him into getting help over warped tour, we canceled a headliner in November/December 2011 and told him we wouldn't tour until he sought out real help for his addiction. We got our good friend Matt Geise to fill in for a short run we did earlier this year while Jonny was in rehab. He was released and wanted to be out on the road immediately. We weren't sure how things would go so we only booked a small portion of the all stars tour to see if Jonny could still function as our lead singer. After a week and a half things were not going well. Everything came to a head when Jonny was publicly scolded by the owner of sumerian records for multiple offenses. It was then that we realized that our time with Jonny had reached its end. We wish Jonny the best In his future endeavors but he will no longer be a part of DGD. We however will continue playing and writing music because it's what we love doing."<ref>http://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance#!/DanceGavinDance/posts/409931672396304</ref>


On July 27, 2016, the band announced their seventh studio album, ''[[Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Mothership]]'', with a scheduled release date of October 7, 2016. The lead single, "Chucky Vs. the Giant Tortoise", was released on August 18, 2016. The music video for "Betrayed By The Game" was released on September 16, 2016, and the music video for "Young Robot" was released on September 27, 2016. In support of the album, the band embarked on The Mothership Tour with supporting acts [[The Contortionist]], [[Hail the Sun]], [[Good Tiger]], and [[The White Noise]], which took place from September 22 to October 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/dance_gavin_dance_announce_new_album_mothership|title=Dance Gavin Dance announce new album, 'Mothership' - News - Alternative Press|website=Altpress.com|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref>
Tilian Pearson, formerly of Tides of Man, was announced as the vocalist during the "Rock Yourself To Sleep" tour. Tilian, as well as the current lineup including Josh Benton and Tim Feerick, have been confirmed as official members by Jon Mess. They will begin working on their new album after finishing the tour.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZY2aAjbQ5I</ref>

Dance Gavin Dance embarked on the European leg of their 10-year anniversary tour from November 3 to 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0UKTUs6tEk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Z0UKTUs6tEk |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Dance Gavin Dance - European Tour Promo |via=[[YouTube]]|access-date=June 26, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The band embarked on a tour with American rock bands [[Chon (band)|CHON]] and [[Eidola (band)|Eidola]] in February and March, entitled The Robot with Human Hair Vs. Chonzilla Tour.

On June 1, 2017, the band released a studio cover of the [[Bruno Mars]] single "[[That's What I Like (Bruno Mars song)|That's What I Like]]" on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dJQ8qevibM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/2dJQ8qevibM |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7 - Dance Gavin Dance "That's What I Like" (Originally performed by Bruno Mars)|via=[[YouTube]]|access-date=June 1, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On June 15, 2017, they released the stand-alone single "Summertime Gladness".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-9_8QFxjwI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/7-9_8QFxjwI |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Dance Gavin Dance - Summertime Gladness (Official Music Video)|via=[[YouTube]]|access-date=June 15, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The group toured on the Journey's Right Foot Stage on the [[Vans Warped Tour]] from June to August.

On October 4, 2017, the band announced a U.S. tour, consisting of the group performing their seventh studio album ''[[Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Mothership]]'' in its entirety through December, with support from [[Polyphia]], [[Icarus the Owl]], and [[Wolf & Bear]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/photos/a.111157948940346.11711.111108602278614/1560806870642106/?type=3&theater|title=Dance Gavin Dance|website=Facebook.com|language=en|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>

===2018–2020: ''Artificial Selection'', ''Afterburner'' and ''Tree City Sessions 2''===
{{Main|Artificial Selection (album)|Afterburner (Dance Gavin Dance album)}}
On October 17, 2017, the band announced that recording of their upcoming eighth studio album had begun and that the album should expect a release date of summer 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/photos/a.111157948940346.11711.111108602278614/1561668950555898/?type=3&theater|title=Dance Gavin Dance|website=Facebook.com|language=en|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref> The band embarked on a headlining European tour from March 3 to 22, 2018, with [[Veil Of Maya]] and [[Thousand Below]] as support.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2017/11/22/news/veil-maya-dance-gavin-dance-announce-europeanuk-tour/|title=Veil Of Maya And Dance Gavin Dance Announce European/UK Tour|date=November 22, 2017|website=Theprp.com}}</ref> The band announced their eighth studio album, ''[[Artificial Selection (album)|Artificial Selection]]'', on March 23, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://riserecords.merchnow.com/catalogs/dance-gavin-dance|title=Dance Gavin Dance : Rise Records|website=Riserecords.merchnow.com|access-date=March 23, 2018}}</ref> The band released the lead single off the album, "Midnight Crusade", on April 4, 2018, accompanied with its music video. On May 3, 2018 the band released the song "Son of Robot". They released the song "Care", accompanied by a music video, on May 24, 2018. "Count Bassy" and its music video were released three days prior to the album on June 5, 2018. In support of the album, the band supported American post-hardcore band [[Underoath]] on two 2018 tours and embarked on their headlining [[The Artificial Selection Tour|Artificial Selection Tour]], with [[Periphery (band)|Periphery]], [[Hail the Sun]], and [[Don Broco]], in 2019. The band held their first annual SwanFest on March 30, 2019 at the [[City National Grove of Anaheim]] in [[Anaheim, California]].

A new single, "[[Head Hunter (song)|Head Hunter]]", was released on March 22, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/head-hunter-single/1456021725|title=Head Hunter - Single by Dance Gavin Dance|website=Music.apple.com|date=March 22, 2019|access-date=March 11, 2020|archive-date=July 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704150052/https://music.apple.com/nz/album/head-hunter-single/1456021725|url-status=dead}}</ref> The band's clean vocalist [[Tilian Pearson]] confirmed that Dance Gavin Dance will release their ninth studio album in 2020, with new singles coming out in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tilianpearson/status/1110641226007629824|title=Just not a new full album until 2020|website=Twitter.com|date=March 26, 2019}}</ref>

On August 30, 2019, the band released ''[[Acceptance Speech 2.0]]'', a [[remaster]] of their fifth studio album ''[[Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Acceptance Speech]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/acceptance-speech-2-0/1476379134|title=Acceptance Speech 2.0 by Dance Gavin Dance|website=Music.apple.com|date=August 30, 2019|access-date=August 29, 2019|archive-date=August 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829220529/https://music.apple.com/au/album/acceptance-speech-2-0/1476379134|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Another single, "[[Blood Wolf]]", was released on October 11, 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=Blood Wolf - Single by Dance Gavin Dance|date=October 11, 2019|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/blood-wolf-single/1482110979|language=en-au|access-date=2019-10-11|archive-date=October 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011160443/https://music.apple.com/nz/album/blood-wolf-single/1482110979|url-status=dead}}</ref> It became the band's first career charting single, debuting at number 24 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot Rock Songs]] chart. [[Spring Tour 2020|A spring tour]] was announced on November 12, scheduled to take place from March 12 to April 25, 2020 with support from [[Animals As Leaders]], [[Veil of Maya]], [[Royal Coda]], and a yet to be announced "mystery band".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-spring-2020-tour/|title=Dance Gavin Dance announce massive spring 2020 tour dates|first=Mackenzie|last=Templeton|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=November 12, 2019}}</ref> On December 12, 2019, frontman [[Tilian Pearson]] revealed [[Issues (band)|Issues]] would be joining as the “mystery band,” giving them the seal of approval by saying he's “been a fan for a while now.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-2020-tour-support-issues/|title=Dance Gavin Dance reveal "mystery band" support for 2020 tour|first=Rachel|last=Campbell|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=December 13, 2019}}</ref> On March 12, 2020, the band announced that they had cancelled all tour dates on the 2020 spring tour due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] with plans to reschedule.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Dance Gavin Dance |author-link=Dance Gavin Dance |user=DGDtheband |number=1238192948673515520 |date=March 12, 2020 |title=https://t.co/HKBcrV8xnU |language=en |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317020125/https://twitter.com/dgdtheband/status/1238192948673515520 |archive-date=March 17, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> On March 24, the band announced the rescheduled tour dates under the name [[Afterburner Tour (Dance Gavin Dance)|The Afterburner Tour]]. They were scheduled to take place in August and September 2020, but were eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Dance Gavin Dance |author-link=Dance Gavin Dance |user=DGDtheband |number=1277708703752282112 |date=June 29, 2020 |title=https://t.co/GCHInqWUOp |language=en |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629210136/https://twitter.com/DGDtheband/status/1277708703752282112 |archive-date=June 29, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On February 21, 2020, the band announced that their ninth studio album, ''[[Afterburner (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Afterburner]]'', would be released on April 24, 2020. The lead single, "[[Prisoner (Dance Gavin Dance song)|Prisoner]]", was released on the same day along with its music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance/posts/2841963015859812|title=Dance Gavin Dance|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> Another single, "Strawberry's Wake", was released on March 12, 2020, along with its music video.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Dance Gavin Dance |author-link=Dance Gavin Dance |user=DGDtheband |number=1238148026184503296 |date=March 12, 2020 |title=Join us for an epic journey on Swan Air…🦢✈️ Watch the music video for our NEW SONG “Strawberry’s Wake” here: https://t.co/ZUriwws0d6 https://t.co/U6ujZCIRvJ |language=en |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414150852/https://twitter.com/DGDtheband/status/1238148026184503296 |archive-date=April 14, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> The music video for the single "Lyrics Lie" was released on April 9, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Cl3xrn6ug |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/X3Cl3xrn6ug |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Rise Records|website=Youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The single "Three Wishes" was released on April 16, 2020, along with its music video. The video features fan submissions based on the theme of "clean".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu1EOp1Wz50 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Vu1EOp1Wz50 |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Rise Records|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On December 25, 2020, the band released their third live album ''[[Tree City Sessions 2]]''.

===2021–2022: ''Jackpot Juicer'', Tim Feerick's death, and Tilian Pearson's hiatus===
{{Main article|Jackpot Juicer}}
On February 26, 2021, guitarist [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]] confirmed that the band were writing their tenth studio album and are scheduled to begin recording in the summer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/tv/CLxQ96oALO3/|title=Instagram|website=Instagram.com|access-date=April 18, 2022}}</ref> On October 16, Tilian announced that [[Eidola (band)|Eidola]] vocalist Andrew Wells will be the band's newest member. The band ended 2021 with the ''Afterburner'' tour with support from [[Polyphia]], [[Veil of Maya]], [[Eidola (band)|Eidola]], and [[Wolf & Bear]]. It was one of the first large scale indoor venue tours tour since the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and sold a total of 78,565 tickets and 28 of the 33 shows were sold out.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dance Gavin Dance's '2021 Afterburner' Overcomes Mid-Tour COVID, Rehab With 78,500 Tickets Sold|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/dance-gavin-dances-2021-afterburner-overcomes-mid-tour-covid-rehab-with-78500-tickets-sold-149290|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Pollstar|date=December 3, 2021 }}</ref>

On March 24, 2022, the band released "[[Synergy (Dance Gavin Dance song)|Synergy]]", featuring Rob Damiani of English rock band [[Don Broco]], as the lead single from their tenth studio album, ''[[Jackpot Juicer]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/35920/dance-gavin-dance-debut-new-song-and-video-synergy/|title = Dance Gavin Dance Debut First New Song in Nearly 2 Years}}</ref> Early reviews for the album were very positive, with BoolinTunes referring to it as the band's 'most electrifying, consistent and varied release.'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boolintunes.com/2022/07/19/album-review-dance-gavin-dance-jackpot-juicer/|website=Boolin Tunes|title=Album Review: Dance Gavin Dance - Jackpot Juicer|last=David|first=Maximo|date=19 July 2022|access-date=20 July 2022}}</ref> In support of the album, the band performed at their second inaugural SwanFest at [[Heart Health Park]] in [[Sacramento]], [[California]] on April 23, 2022, which was followed by a spring tour with support from [[Memphis May Fire]], [[Volumes (band)|Volumes]], and Moon Tooth in April and May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DGDtheband/status/1488966086066262017 |title=Heading out on tour this spring with @MemphisMayFire, @Volumesband, and @MoonTooth1! We'll be playing some cities we haven't had the chance to play in a while.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref> The band was slated as support on [[Coheed & Cambria]]'s ''A Window of the Waking Mind'' tour in North America in July and August 2022, followed by a headlining tour in the UK and Europe with support from Caskets, Volumes, and [[Eidola]]. On June 8, they were dropped from the Coheed & Cambria tour.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://loudwire.com/coheed-and-cambria-2022-tour-dance-gavin-dance-mothica-liars-club-song/ | title=Coheed and Cambria Book Summer Tour with Dance Gavin Dance, Debut 'The Liars Club' Video | website=[[Loudwire]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://rocknloadmag.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-announce-uk-and-european-tour-2022/ | title=DANCE GAVIN DANCE – Announce UK and European Tour 2022 | date=March 2022 | access-date=April 26, 2022 | archive-date=August 12, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812030425/https://rocknloadmag.com/news/dance-gavin-dance-announce-uk-and-european-tour-2022/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

On April 14, 2022, the band released a statement announcing that bassist Tim Feerick had died the night before.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Eli|last=Enis|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/tim-feerick-dance-gavin-dance-bassist-has-passed-away|title=Tim Feerick, Dance Gavin Dance Bassist, Has Passed Away|work=Revolver Mag|date=April 14, 2022|access-date=April 14, 2022}}</ref> Feerick's cause of death was later reported to be a suspected fentanyl overdose.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/remembering-tim-feerick-sacramento-band-dance-gavin-dance/103-333ef5f7-24bb-42ac-b999-9e385e99aabb |title=Remembering Tim Feerick of Dance Gavin Dance in Sacramento |first=Luke |last=Cleary |website=ABC10 |date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=June 2, 2022}}</ref>

On June 3, 2022, following sexual assault allegations against Tilian Pearson, the band released a statement announcing that Pearson would take a hiatus from the band.<ref>{{cite web |first=Eli |last=Enis |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/dance-gavin-dance-vocalist-tilian-pearson-stepping-away-following-sexual-misconduct |title=Dance Gavin Dance Vocalist Tilian Pearson "Stepping Away" Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations |website=Revolver |date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=June 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/dance-gavin-dances-tilian-pearson-responds-to-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Dance Gavin Dance Singer Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations|first=Joe|last=DiVita|website=Loudwire}}</ref>

On June 27, 2022, the band announced their An Evening With Friends tour in support of their album ''Jackpot Juicer''. The 21-date North American stretch of live shows excluded vocalist Tilian Pearson, with Andrew Wells and former frontman Kurt Travis sharing clean vocal duties instead.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|title=Dance Gavin Dance Announces New Tour Lineup After Tilian Pearson Steps Away After Misconduct Allegations|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dance-gavin-dance-new-lineup-tour-dates-1235106940/|date=June 27, 2022|access-date=June 28, 2022|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

On November 10, 2022, Dance Gavin Dance announced via social media that Pearson had rejoined the band from his hiatus. In his own statement, Pearson additionally denied the accusations previously brought against him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2022/11/dance-gavin-dance-welcome-back-tilian-pearson/|title=Dance Gavin Dance welcome back vocalist Tilian Pearson following sexual misconduct allegations|first=Spencer|last=Kaufman|date=November 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>[https://loudwire.com/tilian-pearson-rejoins-dance-gavin-dance/ tilian2]</ref>

===2023–present: Jackpot Juicer Tour, New singles, and Pearson's Departure===
[[File:20231008 dance gavin dance.jpg|thumb|Dance Gavin Dance performing at [[Aftershock Festival#Aftershock 2023|Aftershock 2023]].]]
On May 16, 2023, the band announced The Jackpot Juicer Tour with support from [[SiM (band)|SiM]], [[Rain City Drive]], and Within Destruction as well as Swanfest 2023 taking place in Philadelphia, PA with [[Stolas (band)|Stolas]], Dwellings, [[Periphery (band)|Periphery]], [[Body Thief]], [[Saosin]], and [[Set It Off (band)|Set It Off]] also joining the festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/amp/dance_gavin_dance_announce_swanfest_2023-050223/|title=Dance Gavin Dance Announce Swanfest 2023|date=May 2, 2023}}</ref> On August 24, 2023, the band released a new song called “The Ghost of Billy Royalton” as well as a music video made by guitarist Will Swan for the late Tim Feerick. Sergio Medina was credited for bass in this single. Exactly 2 months later, the band released another new song called "War Machine" as well as a music video directed by Mount Emult.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blKpLrxUA9I|title=Dance Gavin Dance - War Machine (Official Video)|date=October 24, 2023}}</ref>

On April 15, 2024, the band announced the departure of clean vocalist Tilian Pearson via Instagram, citing creative differences and their goals no longer aligning as the reason.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=dancegavindance |postid=C5yU1fPRq6q |title=Announcement |date=15 April 2024}}</ref> Pearson also announced his departure via an announcement on his personal Instagram page.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=tilianpearson |postid=C5yVHsfLtPR |title=Announcement |date=15 April 2024}}</ref>

On May 10, 2024, the band released two new singles “Speed Demon” and “Straight from the Heart” with Andrew Wells on clean vocals. Wells stated in an interview on the Brewtally Speaking Podcast that the band intends for Mess to be the frontman of the band with Wells handling clean vocals and they will be joined by Martin Bianchini of Secret Band on guitar for their 2024 tour.

==Musical style, influences, and side-projects==
Dance Gavin Dance's musical style has been described as [[post-hardcore]],<ref name="Sputnik">{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Dance-Gavin-Dance/5724/|title=Dance Gavin Dance|website=Sputnikmusic.com|access-date=July 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/the_10_best_dance_gavin_dance_songs|title=The 10 Best Dance Gavin Dance songs|date=June 2, 2015|website=Altpress.com}}</ref><ref name=AMGuide>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dance-gavin-dance-mn0000480549/biography|title=Dance Gavin Dance|author=Corey Apar|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> [[math rock]],<ref name="Sputnik"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/dance_gavin_dance-instant_gratification|title=Dance Gavin Dance|website=Exclaim.ca|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> [[experimental rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2015/04/10/review-dance-gavin-dance-instant-gratification/|title=REVIEW: Dance Gavin Dance - 'Instant Gratification'|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925105142/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2015/04/10/review-dance-gavin-dance-instant-gratification/|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="sputnikmusic.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/59290/Dance-Gavin-Dance-Acceptance-Speech/|title=Dance Gavin Dance - Acceptance Speech (album review 5) - Sputnikmusic|website=Sputnikmusic.com|access-date=June 7, 2015}}</ref> [[progressive rock]],<ref name="Sputnik"/><ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/acceptance-speech-mw0002577224|title=Acceptance Speech|author=Gregory Heaney|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> [[screamo]],<ref name="allmusic.com"/> [[jazz fusion]]<ref name="allmusic.com"/> and [[emo]].<ref name=AMGuide/> Critics have compared the band to fellow post-hardcore peers [[The Fall of Troy (band)|the Fall of Troy]], [[Alexisonfire]] and [[Circa Survive]].<ref name="allmusic.com"/> Their 2011 release ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' is said to feature “the same structuring as [[The Mars Volta]] album ''[[The Bedlam In Goliath]]'' in that it never lets up”.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/59385/Dance-Gavin-Dance-Downtown-Battle-Mountain-II/|title=Review: Dance Gavin Dance - Downtown Battle Mountain II - Sputnikmusic|website=Sputnikmusic.com|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref>

When asked about their influences in a 2007 interview, [[Jon Mess]] said, "We all have such varied music taste that it would be quite a long list," and mentioned [[At the Drive-In]], [[Cursive (band)|Cursive]], [[Explosions in the Sky]], [[MF Doom]] and [[Radiohead]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=224538|first=Joe|last=DeAndrea|title=Dance Gavin Dance - 03.27.07|website=[[AbsolutePunk.net]]|access-date=March 7, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 9, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909212500/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=224538}}</ref> Other influences include [[Deftones]], [[The Temptations]], [[Glassjaw]], [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] and [[Earth, Wind & Fire]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWQROJBZxXs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/iWQROJBZxXs |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Six Picks With Dance Gavin Dance: Six Influential Artists|date=July 13, 2011|publication-date=July 17, 2011|publisher=YouTube|location=Mansfield, Massachusetts|access-date=September 17, 2015|website=TheSoundAlarm.com|first=Erik |last=Rojas}}{{cbignore}}<!-- Original dead link: https://web.archive.org/web/20110920223653/http://thesoundalarm.com/?p=11494 --></ref> Matt Mingus cited [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]]'s [[Phil Collins]] and [[Deftones]]'s [[Abe Cunningham]] as two of his favorite drummers, while [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]] called the guitar work of [[Thursday (band)|Thursday]] and At the Drive-In's [[Omar Rodríguez-López]] as major influences.<ref name=chorus>{{ cite interview | access-date = May 6, 2020 | time = 4:47-:6:05 | format = video | url = https://chorus.fm/interviews/dance-gavin-dance-video/ | first = Jackie | last = Cular | title = Dance Gavin Dance (Video) | date = October 12, 2016 | publication-date = October 18, 2016 | publisher = chorus.fm }}</ref> Swan has emphasized the band's interest in incorporating new styles and to experiment on every release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.depthmag.com/dgd-interview-2018/|publication-date=December 5, 2018|title=Dance Gavin Dance: Interview With Will Swan|first=Andrew|last=Cauchi|website=Depthmag.com|date=December 5, 2018|access-date=May 6, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926052443/http://www.depthmag.com/dgd-interview-2018/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Former vocalist [[Jonny Craig]] was most recently the frontman of [[Slaves (American band)|Slaves]] from 2014 until his departure in 2019. Former vocalist [[Kurt Travis]] handled vocal duties for the band, [[A Lot Like Birds]], from 2011 until 2016, and is currently the vocalist in [[Royal Coda]], whereas former guitarist Zachary Garren has started his band [[Strawberry Girls]], and lead guitarist Will Swan currently operates his own record label, [[Blue Swan Records]], and pursues guitar in the supergroup [[Sianvar (band)|Sianvar]], [[Royal Coda]], and [[Secret Band]], which also features Jon Mess and Matthew Mingus. Former guitarist Josh Benton also works as a record producer and has produced Dance Gavin Dance's live studio album, ''[[Tree City Sessions]]'' (2016), as well as a majority of the releases on Blue Swan Records.


==Band members==
==Band members==
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* Jon Mess – [[unclean vocals]] <!--PLEASE leave as just "unclean vocals", do not change this to "lead vocals". ALL the clean vocals are performed by Tilian Pearson.--> <small>(2005–2008; 2010–present)</small>
* Matt Mingus – [[drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2005–present)</small>
* [[Will Swan (musician)|Will Swan]] – [[lead guitar]], [[backing vocals]], additional [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2005–present)</small>, [[rap vocals]] <small>(2009–present)</small>, [[unclean vocals]] <small>(2008–2010)</small>
* [[Eidola (band)|Andrew Wells]] – [[rhythm guitar]], clean vocals, additional [[unclean vocals]] <small>(2021–present; session/touring 2015–2021)</small>
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'''Current touring and session musicians'''
* Tilian Pearson - [[clean vocals]] <small>(2012&ndash;present)</small>
* Sergio Medina – bass guitar <small>(touring 2022–present; session 2023–present)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(touring 2021)</small><ref name="twitter.com">{{cite tweet |last=Pearson |first=Tilian |author-link=Tilian Pearson |user=tilianpearson |number=1438745883382673409 |date=September 17, 2021 |title=I was reluctant to make this public, but I’d rather have the truth out there than rumors. https://t.co/o5ncgI6Egu |language=en |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918053321/https://twitter.com/tilianpearson/status/1438745883382673409 |archive-date=September 18, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Jon Mess - <!--- "Unclean" is the term used. --->[[Screaming (music)|unclean vocals]] <small>(2005&ndash;2008; 2010&ndash;present)</small>
* Martin Bianchini – rhythm guitar <small>(session 2015–present; touring 2024–present)<ref name="In the Key of Change" /></small>
* Will Swan - [[guitar]] <small>(2005&ndash;present)</small>; [[Screaming (music)|unclean vocals]], [[rapping]] <small>(2008&ndash;present)</small>
'''Former members'''
* Josh Benton - [[guitar]] <small>(2012&ndash;present)</small>
* Tim Feerick - [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2009–2010; 2012&ndash;present)</small>
* Alvaro Alcala – [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2005–2006)</small>
* Matt Mingus - [[Drum kit|drums]] <small>(2005&ndash;present)</small>
* [[Consider the Thief|Sean O'Sullivan]] – [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2005–2007; touring member 2010)</small>
* Jason Ellis – [[bass guitar]] <small> (2008–2009)</small>
* [[Strawberry Girls|Zachary Garren]] – [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(official member 2007–2010; session 2015–2020)<ref name="In the Key of Change" /></small>
* [[Kurt Travis]] – [[lead vocals]] <!--PLEASE leave as just "lead vocals", do not change this to "clean vocals". Travis was not limited to melodic singing, as he performed harsh vocal styles during his tenure in the band.--> <small>(2007–2010; touring 2012, 2015–2016, 2022)<ref name="In the Key of Change" /></small><ref name="auto">{{cite web | url=https://www.liveinlimbo.com/2022/06/28/news/dance-gavin-dance-announces-an-evening-with-friends-tour-feat-former-dgd-frontman-kurt-travis.html | title=Dance Gavin Dance Announces "An Evening with Friends Tour" feat former DGD frontman, Kurt Travis - NEWS | date=June 28, 2022 }}</ref>
* Eric Lodge – [[bass guitar]] <small> (2005–2008; 2010–2012)</small>, backing vocals <small>(2005–2008)</small>
* [[Jonny Craig]] – [[lead vocals]] <small>(2005–2007; 2010–2012; touring 2015–2016)</small>
* Josh Benton – [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2012–2013, official; session 2016; touring 2010–2012)</small>
* Tim Feerick – [[bass guitar]] <small>(2009–2010; 2012–2022; died 2022)</small>
* [[Tilian Pearson]] – [[lead vocals]] <small>(2012–2022, 2022–2024)</small>


'''Former touring and session musicians'''
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* Dan Snook – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(touring 2010)</small><ref name="dead press">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/1954/interview-kurt-travis-23082010|title=INTERVIEW: Kurt Travis (August 23, 2010)|work=Dead Press|date=September 6, 2010|access-date=September 17, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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* Sean O'Sullivan - guitar <small>(2006&ndash;2007; 2010)</small>
* Tony Marks – bass guitar <small>(touring 2010)</small><ref name="dead press" />
* [[Jonny Craig]] - clean vocals <small>(2005&ndash;2007; 2010&ndash;2012)</small>
* [[Lower Definition|Matt Geise]] – clean vocals <small>(touring 2012)</small>
* Jordan McCoy – bass guitar<small> (touring 2011–2012)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2011/03/23/interview-with-will-swan-from-dance-gavin-dance-battle-of-the-band/|title=Interview with Will Swan from Dance Gavin Dance: Battle Of The Band|work=The Aquarian Weekly|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref>
* Jason Ellis - bass <small>(2008&ndash;2009)</small>
* Zachary Garren - guitar <small>(2007&ndash;2010)</small>
* [[Hail the Sun|Aric Garcia]] – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(touring 2014–2015; session 2015)</small>
* [[Kurt Travis]] - clean vocals <small>(2007&ndash;2010)</small>
* Alex Whitcomb – rhythm guitar <small>(touring 2015)</small>
* [[Icarus the Owl|Joey Rubenstein]] – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(touring 2017–2018)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BVP-VKVl-hV/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/icarustheowl/1535720131049023573 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=icarustheowl|work=Instagram|access-date=June 16, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfwg6fblRZI/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/icarustheowl/1725023414249657928 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=icarustheowl|work=Instagram|access-date=March 7, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* Eric Lodge - bass <small>(2005&ndash;2008; 2010&ndash;2012)</small>
* Louie Balthazar – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(touring 2018; session 2022)<ref name="In the Key of Change" /></small>
* Jessica Esposito – flute <small>(session 2016–2018)<ref name="In the Key of Change">{{cite web |last1=Cular |first1=Jackie |title=Dance Gavin Dance, interview 11 with Will Swan and Jon Mess |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipxx3B6iLJ4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/ipxx3B6iLJ4 |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|publisher=[[YouTube]] |series=In the Key of Change |access-date=June 10, 2018 |date=May 10, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref></small>
* Dakota Sammons – drums <small>(touring 2021)</small><ref>{{cite tweet |author=Dance Gavin Dance |author-link=Dance Gavin Dance |user=DGDtheband |number=1442590384647983104 |date=September 27, 2021 |title=https://t.co/bFBVCG9Fya |language=en |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128051955/https://twitter.com/dgdtheband/status/1442590384647983104 |archive-date=November 28, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Veil of Maya|Marc Okubo]] – rhythm guitar <small>(touring 2021–2022)</small><ref name="twitter.com"/><ref name="auto"/>


;Former touring members
* Tony Marks - bass <small>(2010)</small>
* Jordan McCoy - bass <small>(2011&ndash;2012)</small>
* Dan Snook - guitar <small>(2010)</small>
* Matt Geise - clean vocals <small>(2012)</small>
* Kurt Travis - clean vocals <small>(2012)</small>
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| align="center"|'''{{N}}'''
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==Discography==
;Studio albums
{{Main|Dance Gavin Dance discography}}
* ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|Dance Gavin Dance]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Dance Gavin Dance (album)|Dance Gavin Dance]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Happiness]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Happiness]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Downtown Battle Mountain II]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Acceptance Speech]]'' (2013)

* ''[[Instant Gratification]]'' (2015)
;EPs
* ''[[Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Mothership]]'' (2016)
* ''Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean'' (2006)
* ''[[Artificial Selection (album)|Artificial Selection]]'' (2018)

* ''[[Afterburner (Dance Gavin Dance album)|Afterburner]]'' (2020)
;Live albums
* ''[[Jackpot Juicer]]'' (2022)
* ''Live at Bamboozle 2010 ([[Live Nation]] Studios, 2010)''

==Music videos==
*"Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine" (2008)
*"Tree Village" (2009)
*"Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex" (2012)

==External links==
*{{MySpace|dancegavindance}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|9842136}}


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Latest revision as of 19:21, 7 December 2024

For the eponymous album released by this band, see Dance Gavin Dance (album).

Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance performing at the Webster Theater, 2022
Dance Gavin Dance performing at the Webster Theater, 2022
Background information
OriginSacramento, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2005–present
LabelsRise
Members
  • Will Swan
  • Matthew Mingus
  • Jon Mess
  • Andrew Wells
Past members

Dance Gavin Dance is an American post-hardcore band from Sacramento, California, formed in 2005. It consists of unclean vocalist Jon Mess, lead guitarist Will Swan, clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist Andrew Wells, and drummer Matthew Mingus. The band formerly included lead vocalists Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis, and Tilian Pearson, and the lineup has changed numerous times since their inception. Swan and Mingus are the only band members who have appeared on every studio album.

The band released their debut extended play (EP), Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean, in 2006 and signed to Rise Records thereafter. Their debut studio album, Downtown Battle Mountain, was released in May 2007. Craig and guitarist Sean O'Sullivan left the group and were replaced by Kurt Travis and Zachary Garren, respectively. They released their album, Dance Gavin Dance, in August 2008. Vocalist Jon Mess and bassist Eric Lodge left the group before the album's release, with Lodge being replaced by Jason Ellis. Happiness, the group's third studio album, was released in June 2009.

In 2010, Jonny Craig, Jon Mess and Eric Lodge returned to the band and recorded their fourth studio album, Downtown Battle Mountain II (2011). Craig and Lodge departed from the group the following year, which led to bassist Tim Feerick, guitarist Josh Benton, and former Tides of Man vocalist Tilian Pearson joining the band. They released their fifth studio album, Acceptance Speech (2013); Benton left the band shortly after the album's release. Their sixth studio album, Instant Gratification, was released in April 2015. The following year, the group released the live album, Tree City Sessions, and their seventh studio album, Mothership, the latter charting at number 13 on the Billboard 200. They released their eighth studio album, Artificial Selection, in June 2018, placing at number 15 on the Billboard 200. In 2020, they released their ninth studio album, Afterburner in April, which placed at number 14 on the Billboard 200, and Tree City Sessions 2 in December.

Bassist Tim Feerick died in 2022, prior to the release of the band's tenth album, Jackpot Juicer, leading to Sianvar and Royal Coda guitarist Sergio Medina taking over on live bass duties.[1][2] Pearson underwent a brief hiatus from the band in 2022 following sexual assault allegations before parting ways with the band in 2024.[3]

The band has achieved four top-twenty albums in the US, including one top 10.[4]

History

[edit]

2005–2007: Downtown Battle Mountain

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Main article: Downtown Battle Mountain

Dance Gavin Dance formed shortly after the dissolution of guitarist Will Swan, guitarist Alvaro Alcala, drummer Matt Mingus and bassist Eric Lodge's previous band, Farewell Unknown. After recruiting harsh vocalist Jon Mess, clean vocalist Jonny Craig joined the band after leaving his former band Ghost Runner On Third due to conflicts within the group. In 2005, they self-released their debut extended play (EP), Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean, which was subsequently re-released on November 14, 2006, on Rise Records.[5] Their debut studio album, Downtown Battle Mountain, produced by Kris Crummett, was released on May 15, 2007, on Rise Records. The band toured with American post-hardcore groups Alesana, A Day To Remember and Pierce the Veil in support of the album.[6]

In August 2007, guitarist Sean O'Sullivan departed from the group and was replaced by Zachary Garren. In November 2007, singer Jonny Craig had left the group due to a heated argument between himself and the band's manager and when insisting on rejoining was denied due to tensions and personal conflicts within the band, mostly due to his lack of dependability and Craig's failure to be present during a portion of the band's set at Saints & Sinners Festival in New Jersey due to alcohol and drug related issues.[7][8]

2008–2009: Dance Gavin Dance and Happiness

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Main articles: Dance Gavin Dance (album) and Happiness (Dance Gavin Dance album)

Briefly following Jonny Craig's departure, Dance Gavin Dance held auditions to recruit a replacement clean vocalist. Nic Newsham of American post-hardcore band Gatsby's American Dream was offered to join, however chose not to despite later featuring on the song "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" on their self-titled 2008 album. Other singers that auditioned included Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens, Matt Geise of Lower Definition, and Thomas Dutton. Kurt Travis, formerly of the Sacramento based rock bands Five Minute Ride, O! The Joy, and No Not Constant, became the group's new clean vocalist.[9]

On April 20, 2008, the group entered the studio to record their self-titled second studio album with Kris Crummett.[10] The album was released on August 19, 2008.[11] Prior to the release of the album, but following its recording sessions, two original members, unclean vocalist Jon Mess and bassist Eric Lodge, departed from the band.[5] Following their respective departures, Will Swan pursued screaming vocal duties along with performing lead guitar, and Jason Ellis, formerly of Five Minute Ride, replaced Lodge on bass guitar. The group filmed a music video for the song "Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine", with director Robby Starbuck, which was released November 18, 2008.[12]

Dance Gavin Dance in 2009

In February 2009, the band went into the studio as a five-piece to record the follow-up to their self-titled album, yet again with producer Kris Crummett. The resulting album, Happiness, was released on June 9, 2009, less than one year after the release of their second studio album. Bassist Jason Ellis appears on Happiness, however left the group before its release, subsequently being replaced by Tim Feerick as a touring member. AllMusic gave a mixed review of the album, writing, "Happiness bristles with the kind of overachiever eclecticism that's as impressive as it is divisive," but that two songs were marred by the "nasally realm of high school emo," leaving the listener unsatisfied with the experience.[13] A music video for the track "Tree Village" was released shortly after the album.[14] The band embarked on tours with American rock bands Emarosa, Closure in Moscow, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and others in support of the album.

On February 10, 2010, guitarist Zachary Garren was allegedly ousted by the band due to personal conflicts with other members. Shortly after, Garren met drummer Ben Rosett and formed the math rock trio Strawberry Girls, now signed to Tragic Hero Records.[15] Dance Gavin Dance played the Soundwave festival as scheduled as a four-piece with Swan handling all guitar duties and Kurt Travis playing keyboards.

2010–2012: Downtown Battle Mountain II

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Dance Gavin Dance performing for the Scream It Like You Mean It tour in 2010.
Main article: Downtown Battle Mountain II

Jon Mess and Eric Lodge rejoined the band in mid-2010.[16] Josh Benton, former guitarist and bandmate of Kurt Travis in No Not Constant, took up guitar duties. In August Alternative Press said singer Kurt Travis and Dance Gavin Dance had officially parted ways in order for Jonny Craig to rejoin the band.[17] Before dismissing Travis, the band briefly considered recording an album with Travis and Mess on vocals with producer Matt Bayles at the helm. Mess stated in an interview with noisey.vice.com that if Jonny wasn't willing to rejoin, the band would've broken up.[18] Former guitarist Sean O'Sullivan rejoined the band for several home shows towards the end of 2010, returning the band to their Downtown Battle Mountain line-up. On March 8, 2011, the band released Downtown Battle Mountain II.

In March 2011, the band began their U.S. tour with Iwrestledabearonce, In Fear And Faith, and Just Like Vinyl, followed by a small European tour, culminating in two shows in London playing the original Downtown Battle Mountain in full on the first night and Downtown Battle Mountain II in full on the second night. The band also played at the 2011 Vans Warped Tour. In an April 2011 interview with Mind Equals Blown, drummer Matt Mingus stated the band plans to release another album with the current, reunited lineup.[19] On August 20, 2012, Jonny Craig announced his departure from the band.[20]

2013–2014: Acceptance Speech

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Main article: Acceptance Speech (Dance Gavin Dance album)

On August 21, 2012, Dance Gavin Dance announced Craig's departure via Facebook.[21]

Tilian Pearson, formerly of Tides of Man, was asked to replace Craig as clean vocalist during the making of his solo album, Material Me (2013). Pearson, along with guitarist Josh Benton and bass guitarist Tim Feerick, were confirmed as official members by Jon Mess. The band's fifth album, Acceptance Speech, was released on October 8, 2013 with Rise Records. The album was produced by Matt Malpass. Shortly after the shooting of their music video for their single "Strawberry Swisher Pt. 3", Josh Benton parted ways with the band in order to focus on his career as an audio engineer and producer. Aric Garcia of post-hardcore band Hail the Sun replaced Benton for The Acceptance Speech Tour and The Rise Records tour. On September 17, Dance Gavin Dance released a b-side from Acceptance Speech, entitled "Pussy Vultures".

2014–2015: Instant Gratification and 10 year anniversary

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Main article: Instant Gratification
Dance Gavin Dance performing at Never Say Never Festival 2015.

On October 29, 2014, producer Kris Crummett announced that recording sessions for the band's sixth studio album were completed. In place of former member Josh Benton, Strawberry Girls and former Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Zachary Garren, Secret Band guitarist Martin Bianchini, and Hail the Sun guitarist and touring member Aric Garcia contributed their respective guitar parts on the album. On February 6, 2015, Rise Records released a teaser for the new album Instant Gratification, which was later released on April 14, 2015. On February 12, 2015, the band released the lead single, "On the Run". The second single, "We Own the Night", was released on March 12, 2015. The music video for "We Own the Night" was uploaded to the official Rise Records YouTube channel on May 7, 2015.[22][23] On April 2, the band premiered the music video for the song "Stroke God, Millionaire".

On February 19, 2015, the band's guitarist Will Swan published a post on Facebook revealing that the guitar pedalboard he uses to perform live with Secret Band, Dance Gavin Dance, and Sianvar was stolen at a show of February 14 on The Blue Swan Tour. He launched a GoFundMe account and asked fans to donate $2,500 to help purchase a replacement pedalboard.[24] The fund reached its goal within three hours of its launch.

Dance Gavin Dance toured as a supporting act on the Take Action! Tour with Memphis May Fire, Crown The Empire, and Palisades from March 10 to April 4, 2015.[25] In support of Instant Gratification, the band announced the Instant Gratification Tour, which took place from April 14 to May 8, 2015, across North America with supporting acts Polyphia, Hail The Sun, and Stolas. The band embarked on their headlining Australia tour from May 14 to 23, 2015, with opening acts Acrasia.[26] In celebration of the band's 10th anniversary, Dance Gavin Dance embarked on the 10 Year Anniversary tour with supporting acts A Lot Like Birds, Slaves, Dayshell, and Strawberry Girls from November 14 to December 19, 2015, in North America.[27]

2016–2017: Tree City Sessions and Mothership

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Main articles: Tree City Sessions and Mothership (Dance Gavin Dance album)

On December 23, 2015, Rise Records revealed that Dance Gavin Dance were to release their upcoming seventh studio album the fall of 2016.[28]

The band performed at So What Music Festival in Grand Prairie, Texas on March 20, 2016.[29] They also performed at the Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 2, 2016, with other bands such as Saosin, the Story So Far, the Maine, Mayday Parade, among several others.[30]

On March 2, 2016, the band announced their live studio album, Tree City Sessions, which was released on May 13, 2016. The album contains 12 live recorded songs performed in Sacramento, California at the Pus Cavern Studios. On May 10, 2016, the band announced the U.K. leg of their 10th anniversary tour that included vocalists Tilian Pearson, Kurt Travis, and Jonny Craig.[31] On July 11, the group announced their U.S. fall tour which took place from September 22 to October 27, 2016.[32]

On July 27, 2016, the band announced their seventh studio album, Mothership, with a scheduled release date of October 7, 2016. The lead single, "Chucky Vs. the Giant Tortoise", was released on August 18, 2016. The music video for "Betrayed By The Game" was released on September 16, 2016, and the music video for "Young Robot" was released on September 27, 2016. In support of the album, the band embarked on The Mothership Tour with supporting acts The Contortionist, Hail the Sun, Good Tiger, and The White Noise, which took place from September 22 to October 27, 2016.[33]

Dance Gavin Dance embarked on the European leg of their 10-year anniversary tour from November 3 to 26, 2016.[34] The band embarked on a tour with American rock bands CHON and Eidola in February and March, entitled The Robot with Human Hair Vs. Chonzilla Tour.

On June 1, 2017, the band released a studio cover of the Bruno Mars single "That's What I Like" on YouTube.[35] On June 15, 2017, they released the stand-alone single "Summertime Gladness".[36] The group toured on the Journey's Right Foot Stage on the Vans Warped Tour from June to August.

On October 4, 2017, the band announced a U.S. tour, consisting of the group performing their seventh studio album Mothership in its entirety through December, with support from Polyphia, Icarus the Owl, and Wolf & Bear.[37]

2018–2020: Artificial Selection, Afterburner and Tree City Sessions 2

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Main articles: Artificial Selection (album) and Afterburner (Dance Gavin Dance album)

On October 17, 2017, the band announced that recording of their upcoming eighth studio album had begun and that the album should expect a release date of summer 2018.[38] The band embarked on a headlining European tour from March 3 to 22, 2018, with Veil Of Maya and Thousand Below as support.[39] The band announced their eighth studio album, Artificial Selection, on March 23, 2018.[40] The band released the lead single off the album, "Midnight Crusade", on April 4, 2018, accompanied with its music video. On May 3, 2018 the band released the song "Son of Robot". They released the song "Care", accompanied by a music video, on May 24, 2018. "Count Bassy" and its music video were released three days prior to the album on June 5, 2018. In support of the album, the band supported American post-hardcore band Underoath on two 2018 tours and embarked on their headlining Artificial Selection Tour, with Periphery, Hail the Sun, and Don Broco, in 2019. The band held their first annual SwanFest on March 30, 2019 at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California.

A new single, "Head Hunter", was released on March 22, 2019.[41] The band's clean vocalist Tilian Pearson confirmed that Dance Gavin Dance will release their ninth studio album in 2020, with new singles coming out in 2019.[42]

On August 30, 2019, the band released Acceptance Speech 2.0, a remaster of their fifth studio album Acceptance Speech.[43]

Another single, "Blood Wolf", was released on October 11, 2019.[44] It became the band's first career charting single, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart. A spring tour was announced on November 12, scheduled to take place from March 12 to April 25, 2020 with support from Animals As Leaders, Veil of Maya, Royal Coda, and a yet to be announced "mystery band".[45] On December 12, 2019, frontman Tilian Pearson revealed Issues would be joining as the “mystery band,” giving them the seal of approval by saying he's “been a fan for a while now.”[46] On March 12, 2020, the band announced that they had cancelled all tour dates on the 2020 spring tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic with plans to reschedule.[47] On March 24, the band announced the rescheduled tour dates under the name The Afterburner Tour. They were scheduled to take place in August and September 2020, but were eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[48]

On February 21, 2020, the band announced that their ninth studio album, Afterburner, would be released on April 24, 2020. The lead single, "Prisoner", was released on the same day along with its music video.[49] Another single, "Strawberry's Wake", was released on March 12, 2020, along with its music video.[50] The music video for the single "Lyrics Lie" was released on April 9, 2020.[51] The single "Three Wishes" was released on April 16, 2020, along with its music video. The video features fan submissions based on the theme of "clean".[52]

On December 25, 2020, the band released their third live album Tree City Sessions 2.

2021–2022: Jackpot Juicer, Tim Feerick's death, and Tilian Pearson's hiatus

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Main article: Jackpot Juicer

On February 26, 2021, guitarist Will Swan confirmed that the band were writing their tenth studio album and are scheduled to begin recording in the summer.[53] On October 16, Tilian announced that Eidola vocalist Andrew Wells will be the band's newest member. The band ended 2021 with the Afterburner tour with support from Polyphia, Veil of Maya, Eidola, and Wolf & Bear. It was one of the first large scale indoor venue tours tour since the COVID-19 pandemic and sold a total of 78,565 tickets and 28 of the 33 shows were sold out.[54]

On March 24, 2022, the band released "Synergy", featuring Rob Damiani of English rock band Don Broco, as the lead single from their tenth studio album, Jackpot Juicer.[55] Early reviews for the album were very positive, with BoolinTunes referring to it as the band's 'most electrifying, consistent and varied release.'[56] In support of the album, the band performed at their second inaugural SwanFest at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, California on April 23, 2022, which was followed by a spring tour with support from Memphis May Fire, Volumes, and Moon Tooth in April and May.[57] The band was slated as support on Coheed & Cambria's A Window of the Waking Mind tour in North America in July and August 2022, followed by a headlining tour in the UK and Europe with support from Caskets, Volumes, and Eidola. On June 8, they were dropped from the Coheed & Cambria tour.[58][59]

On April 14, 2022, the band released a statement announcing that bassist Tim Feerick had died the night before.[60] Feerick's cause of death was later reported to be a suspected fentanyl overdose.[61]

On June 3, 2022, following sexual assault allegations against Tilian Pearson, the band released a statement announcing that Pearson would take a hiatus from the band.[62][63]

On June 27, 2022, the band announced their An Evening With Friends tour in support of their album Jackpot Juicer. The 21-date North American stretch of live shows excluded vocalist Tilian Pearson, with Andrew Wells and former frontman Kurt Travis sharing clean vocal duties instead.[64]

On November 10, 2022, Dance Gavin Dance announced via social media that Pearson had rejoined the band from his hiatus. In his own statement, Pearson additionally denied the accusations previously brought against him.[65][66]

2023–present: Jackpot Juicer Tour, New singles, and Pearson's Departure

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Dance Gavin Dance performing at Aftershock 2023.

On May 16, 2023, the band announced The Jackpot Juicer Tour with support from SiM, Rain City Drive, and Within Destruction as well as Swanfest 2023 taking place in Philadelphia, PA with Stolas, Dwellings, Periphery, Body Thief, Saosin, and Set It Off also joining the festival.[67] On August 24, 2023, the band released a new song called “The Ghost of Billy Royalton” as well as a music video made by guitarist Will Swan for the late Tim Feerick. Sergio Medina was credited for bass in this single. Exactly 2 months later, the band released another new song called "War Machine" as well as a music video directed by Mount Emult.[68]

On April 15, 2024, the band announced the departure of clean vocalist Tilian Pearson via Instagram, citing creative differences and their goals no longer aligning as the reason.[69] Pearson also announced his departure via an announcement on his personal Instagram page.[70]

On May 10, 2024, the band released two new singles “Speed Demon” and “Straight from the Heart” with Andrew Wells on clean vocals. Wells stated in an interview on the Brewtally Speaking Podcast that the band intends for Mess to be the frontman of the band with Wells handling clean vocals and they will be joined by Martin Bianchini of Secret Band on guitar for their 2024 tour.

Musical style, influences, and side-projects

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Dance Gavin Dance's musical style has been described as post-hardcore,[71][72][73] math rock,[71][74] experimental rock,[75][76] progressive rock,[71][77] screamo,[77] jazz fusion[77] and emo.[73] Critics have compared the band to fellow post-hardcore peers the Fall of Troy, Alexisonfire and Circa Survive.[77] Their 2011 release Downtown Battle Mountain II is said to feature “the same structuring as The Mars Volta album The Bedlam In Goliath in that it never lets up”.[78]

When asked about their influences in a 2007 interview, Jon Mess said, "We all have such varied music taste that it would be quite a long list," and mentioned At the Drive-In, Cursive, Explosions in the Sky, MF Doom and Radiohead.[79] Other influences include Deftones, The Temptations, Glassjaw, Usher and Earth, Wind & Fire.[80] Matt Mingus cited Genesis's Phil Collins and Deftones's Abe Cunningham as two of his favorite drummers, while Will Swan called the guitar work of Thursday and At the Drive-In's Omar Rodríguez-López as major influences.[81] Swan has emphasized the band's interest in incorporating new styles and to experiment on every release.[82]

Former vocalist Jonny Craig was most recently the frontman of Slaves from 2014 until his departure in 2019. Former vocalist Kurt Travis handled vocal duties for the band, A Lot Like Birds, from 2011 until 2016, and is currently the vocalist in Royal Coda, whereas former guitarist Zachary Garren has started his band Strawberry Girls, and lead guitarist Will Swan currently operates his own record label, Blue Swan Records, and pursues guitar in the supergroup Sianvar, Royal Coda, and Secret Band, which also features Jon Mess and Matthew Mingus. Former guitarist Josh Benton also works as a record producer and has produced Dance Gavin Dance's live studio album, Tree City Sessions (2016), as well as a majority of the releases on Blue Swan Records.

Band members

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Timeline

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Dance Gavin Dance discography

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