Ditz (band)

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Ditz
DITZ Sniester.jpg
DITZ playing Sniester Festival 2023
Background information
Origin Brighton, England
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
Members
  • Callum Francis
  • Caleb Remnant
  • Anton Mocock
  • Jack Looker
  • Samuel Evans
Past members
  • Archie Brewis-Lawes
  • Myles Waring
Website ditzband.com

Ditz (often stylised DITZ) are an English rock band that formed in Brighton in 2016. The band consists of Cal Francis (vocals), Caleb Remnant (bass), Anton Mocock (Guitar), Jack Looker (Guitar), Sam Evans (Drums).

Contents

Background

The band formed in 2016 in Brighton, [3] [1] with the members being involved in the various music scenes in the city. The original founders, Cal Francis, and Caleb Remnant grew up together in Gloucestershire, and had tried to form bands with limited success. [4] Later that year, Mocock joined the band followed by then drummer Looker, [4] with Evans finalising the lineup in early 2019.

In 2020, the band released their EP, 5 Songs, which included a collection of singles previously released in 2018 to 2019. Around this time, the band signed on to Alcopop! Records. In 2022, they released their debut studio album, The Great Regression, which was met to critical acclaim. [1] [5]

Style

The band has been compared to IDLES, Yak, Daughters and Gilla band. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Extended plays

Singles

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References

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