Jank (band)
Jank (stylized as JANK or J A N K !) was an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 2015.

History
Jank formed following the break-up of Downingtown, Pennsylvania duo Panucci's Pizza, which consisted of Lou (formerly Matt) Diamond and Brock Benzel. During Panucci's tenure, Diamond had been introduced to bassist Ruben Polo through mutual friends in the Philadelphia DIY scene, and they later met drummer Sam Becht during the trio's studies at the University of the Arts. After Diamond's other projects disbanded, they decided to start a new band containing light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and upbeat, energetic instrumentals, in contrast to the emotional lyricism and acoustic instrumentation of Panucci's Pizza.

Jank released their debut album, Awkward Pop Songs, in 2015 via Honest Face Records and Funeral Sounds.

In early 2016 they recorded a new EP called Versace Summer. The band self-released a remixed version of Awkward Pop Songs, entitled Awkward Chopped Songs, on July 5, 2016 before releasing Versace Summer on July 27, 2016 through Creep Records. The album was named one of Vice's "100 Best Albums of 2016".

Breakup and aftermath 
Since the release of Versace Summer, Lou Diamond, the frontperson, has been accused of sexual assault. This caused bassist Ruben Polo to depart the band. Following this, Lou, alongside drummer Sam Becht, released a new project titled "Fail Better, Heal faster", before once again being accused of another sexual assault.

Polo continued to play in the band Soul Glo until 2023, while Becht joined Remo Drive as a touring drummer. In 2019, Becht joined a new band called Oolong.

Members 
Lou Diamond – guitar, vocals (2015-2016)
Ruben Polo – bass guitar (2015-2016)
Sam Becht – drums (2015-2016)

Timeline

Discography
Studio albums
Awkward Pop Songs (Honest Face Records, 2015)

EPs
Versace Summer (Creep Records, 2016)

Remix albums
Awkward Chopped Songs (Self-released, 2016)
Compilation Albums

• B-Sides and Dem-Os (Self-released, 2021)

References

Musical groups from Philadelphia
Musical groups established in 2015
2015 establishments in Pennsylvania
Emo revival groups
American emo musical groups