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The Janks
The Janks is an American indie rock band from Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California comprised of Zack Zmed (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Garth Herberg (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Wade Ryff (bass), Dylan Zmed (vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion), and Lucas Ventura (drums, percussion).

In 2010, The Janks signed to indie label Sprouted Records.

Formation and Early History
Originally forming in Los Angeles in 2006 under founding members Zack Zmed, Garth Herberg, and Jesse Brown (bass), The Janks moved to the California town of Porterville to write and record their self-recorded debut album “Delicate Mouthfeels”. After completing the album, the band relocated to North Hollywood to release it and perform in LA. At that time, Landon Young (drums) joined the band.

From 2006-2008 The Janks honed their live performance and continued to write new material. It was at this time that Rich Rees of Blueblood Management discovered the band, and began working with them. In the following year, original band members Jesse Brown (bass) and Landon Young (drums) left the band, and were replaced by Wade Ryff and Lucas Ventura (formerly of Los Angeles band The Atma). At that time, Dylan Zmed, the younger brother of Zack Zmed, joined the band as well.

Discography

 * Delicate Mouthfeels (2006)
 * Demon Dance EP (2009)