Jason Parsons

Jason Parsons
Jason Parsons, aka Human Kebab, seen from right profile, wearing a black leather jacket, large headphones perched on the side of his head, operating a control board onstage
Parsons performing in 2023
Background information
Also known as
  • Human Kebab
  • Jay Parsons
OriginStouffville, Ontario, Canada
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active2004–present
LabelSony/ATV
Member ofDIVIIDEDBY
Formerly ofUbiquitous Synergy Seeker
Websitehumankebab.com

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.

Biography

Raised in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, Parsons forms one half of the alternative rock band USS.[2] He 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.

Under the moniker Human Kebab, Parsons was featured on the 2012 track "Livin' Tonight" by fellow Canadian modern rock act illScarlett.[6] He also did production work on Elise LeGrow's 2012 song "Weed and Wine" as well as providing drum programming for Suzie McNeil on her 2012 album, Dear Love.[7]

Parsons hosts and DJs 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.[8][9] He has also performed as a DJ alongside the Canadian hip-hop artist Maestro Fresh-Wes.[10][11]

Peaking at No. 27 on Canada's Alternative Rock chart in April 2013, the song "Weird Science" by the Toronto-based electro-rock band Most Non Heinous was co-written by Parsons.[12]

In 2023, Parsons, together with Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier, launched the project DIVIIDEDBY.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Jason Parsons". Discogs. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ RockTheWalls (March 14, 2011). "News, Shows, Message Board, Photos and More". Niagara Music Scene. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ Brad Wheeler. "The Junos: Who will win (not who should win)". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Universal Music (April 27, 2012). "Lights Sophomore Release "Siberia" is Certified Gold!". Universal Music. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012.
  6. ↑ SONiC 102.9. "illScarlett". SONiC 102.9. Retrieved October 19, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ "Dear Love – Suzie McNeil | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ ""Human Kebab" Skewers the Airwaves on Edmonton's First Modern Rock Mix Radio Show SUBSONiC". Rogers Media TV. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Rock, Paper, Mixers". KX 93.5. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Chronicle". Chronicle.durhamcollege.ca. Retrieved October 19, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Wakestock Public Enemy & Alexisonfire to Headline ... – Canada". Wakestock.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  12. ↑ Media Source. "Canadian Active/Alternative Charts". Media Source. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  13. ↑ "DIVIIDEDBY with Special Guests". nowtoronto.com. July 26, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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