Ditz (often stylised DITZ) is an English rock band that formed in

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in 2016. The band consists of Cal Francis (vocals), Caleb Remnant (bass), Anton Mocock (Guitar), Jack Looker (Guitar), Sam Evans (Drums).

Background

The band formed in 2016 in

, 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

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, and had tried to form bands with limited success. Later that year, Anton Mocock joined the band, followed by then drummer, Jack Looker, who joined Ditz in early 2017, with Sam Evans finalising the line up 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

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. In 2022, they released their debut studio album, ''The Great Regression'', which was met to critical acclaim.

Style

The band has been compared to Idles,

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, and

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Discography

Studio albums

* ''The Great Regression'' (2022)

Extended plays

* ''EP1'' (2016) * ''5 Songs'' (2020)

Singles

* "Seeking Arrangement" (2018) * "Gayboy" (2019) * "Total 90" (2019) * "Role Model" (2020) * "Fuck the Pain Away" (2020) * "Ded Würst" (2021) * "The Warden" (2021) * "I Am Kate Moss" (2022)

References

External links

Official website
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