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Drive By Punch

Drive by punch was a band...1997-2007

About Me


I swear to god, the rain smells like your bedroom... A line that gives shivers every time it's uttered. Through playing with them, we have become very close friends with the boys from Drive By Punch. But, friendships aside, they are a band that never siece to amaze us and any other spectator whenever they play. DBP combines a pop sensibility with a blazing technical prowess unmatched. Tastefully written songs, more hooks than a tackle box, and an honest inkling of heart-broken angst are what make this band stand out amongst the typically generic bands of this continuously growing genre.
Drive By Punch utilize four part vocal harmonies, a relentless stage show, and a full spectrum of highs and lows dynamically. An abundance of energy radiates from the stage as they play, which is completely overwhelming to every sense. Although the personality of each member always shines through, the sound of the band remains focused and deliberate. These boys are creating something that they truly love, and this is remarkably apparent.
This quintet continues to win over new fans on every outing, and with the song writing growing continuously stronger, there is no foreseeable end to the sonic perfection that is Drive By Punch.
- Ryan Podlubny & Stuart Ross
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Member Since: 1/11/2005
Band Website: purevolume.com/drivebypunch
Band Members: Lonnie ArtokiviChris RuddyBrady CoateShawn KilgrainRob Cole
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A good start to a bad day
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Drive By Punch
Dear Flannagan EP
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Sounds Like: Drive by Punch attack emo like it's the final boss standing between them and video game glory; they are a band who play like they hold nothing back, like they've got nothing to lose and nothing to look forward to after the end of the song. One could argue that this aspect of Drive by Punch's music is where the punk influence comes in; they have a pseudo-nihilistic quality in which nothing matters besides the draining emotional release of whatever song they're currently playing. They're the kind of band who would smash their equipment three songs into their set, forgetting their obligation to play more after they've reached the climax of their emotional outpour. Even when they play comparatively softly, such as on the intricately picked intro to "Pull," Drive by Punch teem with an aggression that is almost wholly absent from the music of their emo peers. It's pointless to search for comparisons within the genre, as this kind of energy is almost wholly unprecedented. And Drive by Punch are smart enough to understand that the kind of frustration their music constantly hints at cannot be purged merely by a Marshall amplifier with every knob turned to ten. So what do they do? They stay just on the edge of the precipice, articulating the thrill of the hunt rather than the inevitable disappointment of the catch. Julia Boggia March 12, 2005
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My Blog

Final drive by show.... *tear

Less than two weeks away, It's gonna be a bloodbath!!!! Tell all your friends to come hang out one.. or two last times Drive By Punch,w/Today & After,Broken Nose,This Civil Twilight,The Februarys ...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:33:00 PST

DBP on the CTV show Whistler

Hello, Well, the title says it all.....There is a new show starting on Sunday on CTV called Whistler and on the second episode there will be some DB played.....dont know when, dont know for what reas...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:51:00 PST

Further Seems Forever shows....

An honor and a privilege, we've been asked to Join Further Seems Forever as they bid farewell to the world. Well the Alberta dates that is. Also with Fields to Flood, and The failure. FSF will be miss...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:21:00 PST

AGSTABD CD RELEASE !

Well, after what has felt like forever we are set to release of first full length album, " A Good Start to a Bad Day " . It will be available November 18th at shows and hopefully in your local record ...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Fri, 28 Oct 2005 04:45:00 PST

Edmonton's Sonic 102.9 Band of the Month

Sonic 102.9 in Edmonton has chosen us as their  "Band of the Month" and have begun spinning " a good start to a bad day". You can request the song by email: [email protected] or by phone: 78...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

"a good start to a bad day" now on myspace!!

We've finally finished the record, it should be in stores and at shows very soon. When we have an exact date i'll let you all know. Until then, enjoy this one song and tell all your friends to ch...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

AGSTABD update!!!!

Hello Friends, Recording has hit a couple bumps but it will be done before you know it........we are serious this time. We will be releasing the title track  " a good start to  a bad day"&n...
Posted by Drive By Punch on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST