Dance Gavin Dance (also known as DGD) are an American post-hardcore band from Sacramento, United States. Formed in 2005, the group blend post-hardcore, experimental rock, math rock and progressive rock, marked by dual clean/unclean vocals, intricate guitar work and funk-inflected rhythms.
The band was founded by guitarist Will Swan and unclean vocalist Jon Mess, with notable vocalists over time including Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis and long-time clean vocalist Tilian Pearson. Despite frequent line-up changes and the passing of bassist Tim Feerick in 2022, they have remained active, touring internationally and releasing charting albums. Key releases include "Downtown Battle Mountain", "Dance Gavin Dance", "Happiness", "Downtown Battle Mountain II", "Acceptance Speech", "Instant Gratification", "Mothership", "Artificial Selection", "Afterburner" and "Jackpot Juicer". Popular singles include "We Own the Night", "Chucky vs. The Giant Tortoise", "Head Hunter", "Prisoner", "Synergy" and "Die Another Day".
