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Canadian DJ and producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Jason Parsons | |
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Parsons in 2017 | |
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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 |
Raised 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]
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