Биография

JJCnV combines the talents of Dana S (vocals, guitar), Pete Hinz (vocals, bass), and Jeff Barthold (drums, vocals). This art punk act from Phoenix is known for their sardonic wit, ruckus energy, and a hard to pin down genre. Their sound has been described by the press as everything from alternative to pop punk to indie rock to just straight “orgiastic” [JAVA Magazine]. Songwriting and lead vocal duties are divided between the husband-wife duo of Dana and Hinz, but really, it’s drummer Barthold and his love of pickles that has held the band together for well over a decade. Fans and music journalists often wonder what the letters in JJCnV stand for after a cease-and-desist letter stripped away the original meaning when the trio first formed in 2005. Everything from “Juggling Juicy Coconuts Never Vexes” to “Jellied Japanese Cockroach Nipple Vaseline” and “Jay-Jay Sea Envy” has been put forth, but you get to decide for yourself what the acronym stands for, according to the band. JJCnV’s unique style has been described as a "nebulous" amalgamation of genres and their offbeat sense of humor has invited comparisons by the press to bands like the Pixies and Dead Milkmen. They’ve shared the stage with a variety of bands, including Melt Banana, Big Eyes, Deaf Wish, and Jucifer.