Jank

JANK were a three-piece emo/indie/pop punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that were around from 2015 to 2016. Though they only ever put out one EP and one LP (as well as a remix album), they've managed to garner quite a bit of attention in their short tenure. This is partially due to vocalist/guitarist Matt Diamond being a former member of the excellent Panucci's Pizza, but also in part due to JANK's amazing music on its own. It's pretty tough to nail down their sound, which is a blend of more old school indie rock with the sensibility of more modern "emo revival" bands, or whatever you'd like to call them. Lyrically, they've got a strong sense of humour, which is expected from someone as vocally charismatic as Matt. Basically, they're sole album, Awkward Pop Songs is aptly titled. The requests have been pouring in for this band, so I figured I'd share them here finally. You can get their stuff on Bandcamp on a name-your-price basis, but I suppose it'd also be best to share them here in case there's anyone who haven't heard this band (and you'll definitely want to). Enjoy.

EDIT: I've been getting quite a bit of flak through messages and comments and such for posting this band on here. To put it frankly, there have been allegations of sexual abuse involving singer/guitarist Matt Diamond. These allegations are what's generally suspected to be the reason Jank broke up. Someone left a comment with a link to his full response on the issue if you'd like to read it in further detail. By NO means would I ever support someone even suspected of sexual assault; it's one of the most heinous crimes you can commit to another human being, and if these allegations are true (in any sex assault case) than I sincerely hope there is such thing as a hell so sub-human primeape rapist pieces of shit can burn eternally. However, I am also someone who sees a distinct difference in someone's art and the artist themselves. Perhaps you don't share this opinion, and that's absolutely fine. Personally, as long as there is no direct effect on their art or work, an individual's own actions/morality do not affect my enjoyment of their material. In cases such as this I would certainly encourage abstaining from giving the artist any form of direct support, whether it be monetary value or simply positive encouragement. However, I for one try and take the content as an entity of its own, which is meant to be enjoyed separate of the writer's personal life (again, unless those negative traits directly tie into the content). This is all purely opinion, of course. If you are someone who does not see any difference between the two and are offended by this band being on here, I do apologize, but will not take them down. If someone wants to enjoy their music purely based on their music, this would be the ideal place to do so, since this site and these links have 0 connection with the artist (in this particular post, at least). It can be argued that this is a "promotion" of the music, which is technically true. However, that's why I wanted to make this edit to address this issue, so people can use their own discretion as to whether or not they want to indulge in a band like this. If the music is of interest to you, and any controversy surrounding the band has no effect on it for someone, then great, here it is readily available. If not, I've written this overtly long disclaimer to make everyone at least aware of the issue, and what they choose to do beyond that is their choice. I hope that cleared things up a bit, I know I just kind of rambled for an unnecessarily long time, but it felt like it's something I had to discuss in detail.

Awkward Pop Songs (2015)

1. Ouran Highschool Toast Club

2. Wut I Liek Abt U

3. Racecar Bed (Ft. Yung Goth Boi)

4. Caitlyn

5. Loading Screen

6. J A N K !

7. The Hat Store

8. Kentucky Castle

9. Spilt To Bill

10. VVeed Is Tight

11. Vin Decent

Awkward Chopped Songs (2016)

1. Orangutan Highschool Toaster

2. Before U Know

3. Jeff Gordan Had Sex In My Racecar Bed

4. Latelyn

5. LOADINGMEME(notforkids)

6. J A(tlas) N K

7. Matt's Floor

8. Dank Hassle

9. Lit To Trill

10. Jiggle Is Tight

11. Dim Beacon

Versace Summer (2016)

1. Grim Reefer

2. Chunks (kool enuff)

3. General Tso What?

4. This Is A Song About My Bike "Ralph" And It's Called "Ralph"

5. Alligator

6. #freesam

7. Gucci Spring

8. Versace Summer

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