Electric Callboy

Electric Callboy, formerly Eskimo Callboy, is a German electronicore band formed in Castrop-Rauxel in 2010. Initially noted for their serious lyrics and post-hardcore sound, they underwent a line-up and name change during the early 2020s and have since garnered mainstream attention for their comedic songs, live shows, and music videos. They also occasionally perform DJ sets under the name Electric Bassboy.

History

Early releases and Bury Me in Vegas (2010–2013)

The band's debut EP, Eskimo Callboy, was self-released in 2010 and was distributed via EMP. The band later re-released the EP via their actual recording label Redfield Records. The band was a support act for groups like Bakkushan, Callejon, Ohrbooten, We Butter the Bread with Butter, and Neaera. At festivals, the group shared the stage with acts like Casper, Distance in Embrace, and Rantanplan. In 2011, they played at Traffic Jam Open Air and Mair1 Festival. Their debut album Bury Me in Vegas was released worldwide via Redfield Records on 23 March 2012. Between 28 and 30 September 2012, the band toured Japan on the Geki Rock Tour, then toured China and Russia.

In October and November 2012, the band opened for Callejon on their tour through Germany and Austria. During the final show of the tour, at Live Music Hall in Cologne on 10 November 2012, nine fans were injured after pieces of the ceiling fell onto the moshpit area. The concert was stopped and rescheduled to take place at E-Werk in Cologne on 23 February 2013, for which the band could not appear due to touring with The Browning, Close to Home, and Intohimo through Europe.