The Jins are a Canadian alternative rock band from Vancouver consisting of vocalist and guitarist Ben Larsen, drummer Jamie Warnock, and bassist Hudson Partridge.
Background The Jins formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2014 when Ben Larsen and Jamie Warnock began performing together. Larsen later crossed paths with Hudson Partridge while both were studying animation. For Halloween of 2015, the band had secured a show at a house party, but their original bassist backed out of the band at the last minute. In a desperate bid to save the show, Larsen would ask Partridge to learn how to play the bass from scratch in just seven days to save the gig. Partridge pulled off the feat, solidifying the three-piece lineup by 2015.
Etymology "Jins" is derived from the word "pigeons". According to the group, the band's name was inspired by them. Frontman Ben Larsen stated that the choice was inspired by the ubiquity of pigeons in Vancouver. Larsen noted that he felt a connection to the birds, characterizing them as "misunderstood creatures." "When I moved to Vancouver, I lived in the Downtown Eastside in a really ratty old apartment. There were pigeons everywhere down there and I felt like I could relate to them, since they live in our city amongst us but they're not really a part of our culture." -Larsen as quoted by The Runner The visual representation of this etymology is integrated into the cover art of their 2017 self-titled debut album, The Jins, which features an illustration of a pigeon. History In 2017, they released their eponymous first album, The Jins on Bandcamp In 2019, they released their EP, Death Wish. On May 18, 2022, their single "Metro" peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart. In 2023, they released their album It's a Life, produced by Dave Genn and mixed by Adam Kasper, with 604 Records. They released their 2024 single "Crutch" under the same record label. "Crutch" also peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart on chart. The Jins have been a supporting act for artists including Buckcherry, Hockey Dad, and Rare Americans.
Discography
As per their Bandcamp and 604 Records.
Extended plays YearTitleLabelNotes2015The JinsIndependent release2017Real Food / I Can't Let My Lover Go2019Death Wish
Studio albums YearTitleLabelNotes2017The JinsIndependent release2023It's A Life604 Records2026It's All Over
Singles YearTitleLabelNotes2016She's A LookerIndependent releaseSpooky Skeletons2019She Said Breakout singleDeath Wish Pop SongJack SkellingtonRadio604 Records2022Metro Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chartStay Please2023Effigy2024Crutch Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt 2025You're Going FarForce A Metamorphosis2026I Wasn't There
Music videos YearTitle2019She SaidDeath Wish2022Stay Please2023Effigy2024Crutch2025You're Going FarForce A Metamorphosis2026I Wasn't ThereIt's All Over
References
External links Official website The Jins discography at Discogs