Disq

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Disq is an American indie rock band from Madison, Wisconsin. They have released two full-length albums and one extended play.

Disq
Origin Madison, Wisconsin
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels Saddle Creek Records
Members
  • Isaac deBroux-Slone
  • Raina Bock
  • Shannon Connor
  • Logan Severson
  • Stu Manley

History

Disq began while bassist/vocalist Raina Bock and guitarist/vocalist Isaac deBroux-Slone were in middle school. In 2016, Disq independently released their first project, an EP titled Disq 1. [1] After this release, the band returned in 2020 as a five-piece, now featuring guitarist/keyboardist Shannon Connor, guitarist Logan Severson and drummer Stu Manley, having signed to Saddle Creek Records. [2] The band announced their debut album in 2020 titled Collector. [3] [4] The album received positive reviews. [5] [6] In mid 2022, Disq announced their second full-length album, Desperately Imagining Somewhere Quiet, which would be the first of their albums to feature equally split songwriting and lead vocal contributions from deBroux-Slone, Bock, Connor and Severson. [7] The album was released on October 7, 2022, to generally positive reviews. [8]

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References

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