The Jins

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The Jins
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genresalternative rock, grunge, punk rock
Years active2014–present
Label604 Records
MembersBen Larsen
Hudson Partridge
Jamie Warnock
Websitewww.thejins.ca

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.[1] Larsen later crossed paths with Hudson Partridge while both were studying animation.[2] On Halloween of 2015, the band had secured a show at a house party, but their original bassist backed out of the band at the last minute. In a desperate bid to save the show, Larsen would ask Partridge to learn how to play the bass from scratch in just seven days to save the gig. Partridge pulled off the feat, solidifying the three-piece lineup by 2015.[3]

Etymology

"Jins" is derived from the word "pigeons".[4] According to the group, the band's name was inspired by them.[5][6] Frontman Ben Larsen stated that the choice was inspired by the ubiquity of pigeons in Vancouver.[7] Larsen noted that he felt a connection to the birds, characterizing them as "misunderstood creatures."[8]

"When I moved to Vancouver, I lived in the Downtown Eastside in a really ratty old apartment. There were pigeons everywhere down there and I felt like I could relate to them, since they live in our city amongst us but they're not really a part of our culture." -Larsen as quoted by The Runner[5]

The visual representation of this etymology is integrated into the cover art of their 2017 self-titled debut album, The Jins, which features an illustration of a pigeon.

History

In 2017, they released their eponymous first album, The Jins on Bandcamp[9] In 2019, they released their EP, Death Wish.[10] On May 18, 2022, their single "Metro" peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart.[11] In 2023, they released their album It's a Life, produced by Dave Genn and mixed by Adam Kasper, with 604 Records.[6] They released their 2024 single "Crutch" under the same record label. "Crutch" also peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart on chart.[9][12] The Jins have been a supporting act for artists including Buckcherry, Hockey Dad, and Rare Americans.[6][13]

Discography

The Jins discography
Studio albums3
EPs3
Live albums0
Compilation albums0
Singles14
Music videos11

As per their Bandcamp[9] and 604 Records.[10]

Extended plays

Year Title Label Notes
2015 The Jins Independent release
2017 Real Food / I Can't Let My Lover Go
2019 Death Wish

Studio albums

Year Title Label Notes
2017 The Jins Independent release
2023 It's A Life 604 Records
2026 It's All Over

Singles

Year Title Label Notes
2016 She's A Looker Independent release
Spooky Skeletons
2019 She Said Breakout single
Death Wish
Pop Song
Jack Skellington
Radio 604 Records
2022 Metro Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt chart[11]
Stay Please
2023 Effigy
2024 Crutch Peaked at #2 on the Canadian Breaking Alt [14]
2025 You're Going Far
Force A Metamorphosis
2026 I Wasn't There

Music videos

Year Title
2019 She Said
Death Wish
2022 Stay Please
2023 Effigy
2024 Crutch
2025 You're Going Far
Force A Metamorphosis
2026 I Wasn't There
It's All Over

References

  1. Davies, Patrick (2019-03-09). "The Jins release their new single 'She Said'". Williams Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  2. Laube, Aly (2015-10-27). "Artist Spotlight: The Jins". The Runner. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  3. "Interview: The Humble Beginnings of Death Wish EP". Rekt Chords Magazine. Rekt Chords. August 1, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  4. "1/3 of the Jins". The Middle Window. March 2, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  5. Laube, Aly (2015-10-27). "The Runner | Artist Spotlight: The Jins". runnermag.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  6. Savoie, Dan (2023-07-11). "It's a Life: Dissecting The Jins' Sonic Evolution". 519 Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  7. "The Jins Bio". The Deaf Institute. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  8. "The Jins". Simkin Artist Management. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  9. "The Jins". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  10. "The Jins - 604 Records". 2020-03-30. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  11. "HISTORIC CHARTS". breakingalt.com. 2025-08-09. Archived from the original on 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  12. Gonda, Christopher (2024-10-09). "Vancouver Alt-Rock Trio The Jins Drop Single "Crutch"". V13.net. Archived from the original on 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  13. Hernandez, Diego (2024-10-19). "The Jins Kick Off Their East US Tour In Denton". www.denton.live. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  14. "HISTORIC CHARTS". breakingalt.com. 2025-08-09. Archived from the original on 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-08-09.