Jason Parsons is a Canadian DJ and producer who works under the name Human Kebab.[1] He is best known as one half of the rock/electronic duo USS, alongside Ash Buchholz. In 2023, he launched a new project, title DIVIIDEDBY, together with Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier.
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| Origin | Stouffville, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sony/ATV |
| Member of | DIVIIDEDBY |
| Formerly of | Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker |
| Website | humankebab |
Biography
editRaised in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, Parsons formed one half of the alternative rock band USS, until their final show, in 2022.[2] Parsons has contributed writing and production to all USS recordings as well as to fellow Canadian artist Lights on her second album, Siberia,[3][4][5] and her subsequent release, Little Machines, in 2014.[6]
As Human Kebab, Parsons hosts and DJ's two alternative rock radio remix shows. The first, SubSONiC, began in 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta on Sonic 102.9, followed by Rock Paper Mixers on KXRN-LP in Laguna Beach, California three years later.[7][8]
Parsons has performed multiple times as a DJ alongside Canadian hip hop artist Maestro Fresh-Wes.[9][10]
Peaking at No. 27 on Canada's Alternative Rock chart in April 2013, the song "Weird Science" by Toronto-based electro-rock band Most Non Heinous was co-written by Parsons.[11]
In 2012, Kebab was featured on the track "Livin' Tonight" by fellow Canadian modern rock act illScarlett.[12]
Parsons provided some production work to Elise LeGrow on her song "Weed and Wine". He also performed some drum programming duties for Suzie McNeil on her 2012 album Dear Love (2012).[13]
The Zone 91.3 CJZN-FM in Victoria, British Columbia had Parsons host their annual one-hour special Inside Rifflandia (hosted by Human Kebab of USS) in September 2013.[14]
In September 2019, Parsons performed at several Summersault Festival shows with Our Lady Peace, Bush, Live, and Dear Rouge, among others.[citation needed]
In November 2021, Parsons began the final tour with Ash Buchholz as the duo Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker.[15]
In 2023, Parsons, together with Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier, lanuched the project DIVIIDEDBY.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Jason Parsons". Discogs. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ RockTheWalls (March 14, 2011). "News, Shows, Message Board, Photos and More". Niagara Music Scene. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ Brad Wheeler. "The Junos: Who will win (not who should win)". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ Elle Dee (November 15, 2011). "Review: Lights @ Vogue Theatre – Nov 15 2011 — Scene in the Dark". Sceneinthedark.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ Universal Music (April 27, 2012). "Lights Sophomore Release "Siberia" is Certified Gold!". Universal Music. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012.
- ^ "Lights (5) - Little Machines". Discogs. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ ""Human Kebab" Skewers the Airwaves on Edmonton's First Modern Rock Mix Radio Show SUBSONiC". Rogers Media TV. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "Rock, Paper, Mixers". KX 93.5. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "The Chronicle". Chronicle.durhamcollege.ca. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ "Wakestock Public Enemy & Alexisonfire To Headline ... - Canada". Wakestock.com. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ Media Source. "Canadian Active/Alternative Charts". Media Source. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ SONiC 102.9. "illScarlett". SONiC 102.9. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dear Love - Suzie McNeil | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ The Zone @ 91.3 :: modern rock. "Inside Rifflandia (hosted by Human Kebab of USS)". thezone.fm. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "USS Final Freakquency Tour – Sound Check Entertainment". soundcheckentertainment.ca. June 22, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "DIVIIDEDBY with Special Guests". nowtoronto.com. July 26, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2024.