The Trashies return from a three year dormant period with their new LP Space Jam! The Trashies, as you can imagine from their name, are not an ambient project. They’re a thrashy, psycho-garage outfit that incorporate musical elements ranging from The Stooges to Bo Diddley. They’re not the tightest band in the world, but they’re not trying to be, and if that’s what you’re looking for in garage music of this brand, you’re missing the point. Sloppy, thumpin’ backbeats lay the groundwork for catchy, hook-laden guitar riffs that even sound sweaty. The songs on Space Jam are all short punk-jams, clocking in under three minutes, with the exception of "Bug Smoker," which is typical of their last few albums (which I’m obviously just trying to work in here so I can type their very perfect names), Let it be Trashed, Taz Tattoo, and Fartstorm. "I wanna Destroy," the probable hit of the album, is below, along with tour dates. Total Fest sounds fun.
The Trashies on Tour
August 5th @ The Funhouse – Seattle, WA
August 6th @ SMMR BMMR – Portland, OR
August 12th @ Total Trash Fest – Oakland, CA
August 14th @ LA Record Psycho Beach Party – Los Angeles, CA
August 19th @ Total Fest – Missoula, MT
All shows w/Shannon and the Clams. More tour dates will be confirmed shortly.