Gob is a legendary Canadian punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, known for their
infectious, hook-laden sound and relentless DIY ethic. As they approach their 30th anniversary, Gob’s
influence on the punk scene remains undeniable. The band first gained prominence in 1995 with their hit
“Soda” from the album Too Late… No Friends, which became a youth anthem in Canada, thanks in part to its
iconic music video which received heavy rotation on Canada’s Muchmusic.
Over the years, Gob has released six full-length albums, sold over 300,000 physical copies, and earned
Juno nominations and Gold record certifications. Their singles “I Hear You Calling” and “Give Up the Grudge”
further solidified their place in punk rock history. Known for their energetic live shows, Gob has performed
worldwide, including major festivals like Warped Tour, Edgefest, and Amnesia Rockfest. They are one of the
rare punk bands to have had the honor of gracing the stage at Budokan in Japan.
They released Apt 13 in 2014, after which they took a semi-hiatus due to Tom Thacker’s commitments with
Sum 41, where he has played rhythm and lead guitar and keyboards since joining in 2007.
Recently, Gob reissued their entire catalog on vinyl through Dine Alone Records, with some albums
available on vinyl for the very first time. Now, Gob is back and ready to continue their legacy.
Tom Thacker (lead vocals/guitar) Theo Goutzinakis (guitar/vocals)
Gabe Mantle (drums) Steven Fairweather (bass)
