Trash Fashion releases new album ‘Underprepared’

Trash Fashion is a London-based electro rock outfit who’ve been on a musical adventure together for almost two decades. Featuring the talents of Jet Storm on lead vocals, keys, bass and guitar, Mason Storm on backing vocals, guitar, bass and keys and Bam Bam on drums, this trio draw on their strong DIY ethos to deliver their shared sonic vision exactly as they see it.

First making their entrance back in 2006 with their debut EP, It’s a Rave Dave, they’ve since delivered an extensive catalogue of releases across several singles, EPs and full-length records. Now with a fresh spate of live performance lined up on the horizon, Trash Fashion bring us their latest release with their brand new album titled Underprepared.

This eleven-track LP sees the band continue doing what they do best; laying down a raucous electronic rock ride that’s gritty, exciting and at once smooth and rough around the edges in the most perfect way. Following a string of singles released throughout the year, the band has been building the anticipation for the release, securing radio support and viral fame across the Atlantic along the way.

Kicked off by “You’re My Baby,” the track filters in to reveal the bombastic bounce of bold bass lines and stomping rhythm as the track shifts with dance-focused energy and expressive vocal leads. Gliding through various moods and contrasting aesthetic, it’s the perfect showcase of the band’s wild creativity and their knack for delivering something entirely new yet thoroughly catchy.

“Growing Up” follows with the strike of drums as bright vocals usher in the lively arrangement of kaleidoscopic instrumentation. Filtering tinges of infectious Britpop vibes through a hazy psych-inflected lens of forward thinking pop rock, it’s an epic jam that keeps the energy high on the record.

With “Lazy,” they deliver more abrupt sonic shifts as the track slides from a dreamy intro to a bass-heavy cut of laid back vocals and deep low end lines. Floating through a mesmeric scene that cuts elements of trip hop, jazz and alternative pop together into a gripping sonic fabric that grabs you attention and refuses to let go, it’s a truly spectacular showcase of the depth of their creativity.

Other highlights on the album include songs like “No Dancing Tonight” where the jumpy hop of the snapping beat and grooving pulse of bass line is met by slick vocal lines to deliver a thrilling slice of experimental indie dance music. Title track “Underprepared” injects invigorating energy with the rattling shuffle of drums and layers of choral vocals before progressing with stark sonic shifts and a vocal performance that bends between catchy melodic hooks and sharp rapped flows. Closing the record with “On Repeat,” bright synth stabs and tapping beats set up a superb sound of danceable alternative pop where powerful bass lines and commanding vocals collide to deliver a rousing listening experience before melting with a slow down to conclude their incredible new album with a memorable finale.

Listen to Underprepared below