The dB’s have announced their first tour in 12 years, reuniting all original members: Peter Holsapple (vocals, guitar), Chris Stamey (vocals, guitar), Gene Holder (bass), and Will Rigby (drums).
Hailing from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the band played a pivotal role in shaping the North Carolina indie-rock scene before relocating to New York in the late 1970s. In New York, they gained prominence with frequent performances at iconic venues such as CBGB and Maxwell’s.
Propeller Sound Recordings recently reissued the band’s debut album, Stands for deciBels, on digital platforms on June 7, followed by a CD and vinyl release—its first vinyl edition in the US—on June 14. The CD release features a bonus track, “Judy,” which was not included on the original album.
Additionally, the high-energy lead track “Black and White” from the reissued album premiered alongside a feature in Spin Magazine.
