Trash Monroe...Porno Pure
We’ve covered Trash Monroe a couple of times now, and every time we go back to them they seem to have done something to better their last offering whilst still maintaining their sense of belief, dedication, and drive – something I really admire in them. As such, I was pretty damned chuffed when they sent me through a few new tracks to check out to see what I thought of things, and jumped at the chance to be amongst the first to check them out.
Altogether they sent me through 3 tracks – Déjà vu, Sexy By Proxy, and Porno Pure. For the purposes of this review I’m only going to discuss Porno Pure, so you’ll have to wait a little bit longer to find out about the others, but rest assured you’re going to love them!
As you’d expect from Trash Monroe, the track gets off to an upbeat and rock orientated start, immediately luring you in with the jumpy drumming, funky guitar work and bass heavy rhythms – if you’re not moving from the word go then there’s something wrong with you! As the vocals kick in we’re led along through the track, the soft female vocal line contrasting against the almost post punk vibe of the backing track, offering a sense of softness against the hardness of the music. Don’t get the wrong idea here, this is easy to listen to and accessible music designed for a damned good time – and the sort of track which is going to propel Trash Monroe into your life, into your stereo, and into your favourites!
Picking up the pace throughout the track, soon enough we’re faced with a full on onslaught of power, the guitars working with the drums, bass and vocals to form a sound that you know is going to get live venues pumping, is going to make you drive at 200mph when it comes on in your car, and is going to remind you of what real music sounds like when it’s produced by a band who understands it.
In short – this is a track that you’re going to return to time and time again.
I’ve liked Trash Monroe since we first checked them out, and have made a point of keeping an eye on what they’ve gotten up to since that fateful day (not in a weird stalker way or anything, you know, just basic online surveillance and stalking!). Sitting here now and hearing where they are it’s striking how they’ve developed, how they’ve grown as a band, and how they’ve refined their sound. Still packing a punch whilst opening doors to new fans across the board, if you’ve not heard Trash Monroe, now is the time to get out there and check them out!
Oh and best of all, there’s still more to come!
To find out more about Trash Monroe, read below and check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Altogether they sent me through 3 tracks – Déjà vu, Sexy By Proxy, and Porno Pure. For the purposes of this review I’m only going to discuss Porno Pure, so you’ll have to wait a little bit longer to find out about the others, but rest assured you’re going to love them!
As you’d expect from Trash Monroe, the track gets off to an upbeat and rock orientated start, immediately luring you in with the jumpy drumming, funky guitar work and bass heavy rhythms – if you’re not moving from the word go then there’s something wrong with you! As the vocals kick in we’re led along through the track, the soft female vocal line contrasting against the almost post punk vibe of the backing track, offering a sense of softness against the hardness of the music. Don’t get the wrong idea here, this is easy to listen to and accessible music designed for a damned good time – and the sort of track which is going to propel Trash Monroe into your life, into your stereo, and into your favourites!
Picking up the pace throughout the track, soon enough we’re faced with a full on onslaught of power, the guitars working with the drums, bass and vocals to form a sound that you know is going to get live venues pumping, is going to make you drive at 200mph when it comes on in your car, and is going to remind you of what real music sounds like when it’s produced by a band who understands it.
In short – this is a track that you’re going to return to time and time again.
I’ve liked Trash Monroe since we first checked them out, and have made a point of keeping an eye on what they’ve gotten up to since that fateful day (not in a weird stalker way or anything, you know, just basic online surveillance and stalking!). Sitting here now and hearing where they are it’s striking how they’ve developed, how they’ve grown as a band, and how they’ve refined their sound. Still packing a punch whilst opening doors to new fans across the board, if you’ve not heard Trash Monroe, now is the time to get out there and check them out!
Oh and best of all, there’s still more to come!
To find out more about Trash Monroe, read below and check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Trash Monroe - a new video!
So we're big fans of Trash Monroe here at Loud-Stuff, so when Garry from SAN PR dropped us a line saying they'd put together a video for their track S.O.B, we were pretty damned excited.
Seeing as we've already talked about the bands tracks, we thought this was an occasion to simply sit back and let you enjoy the video, so click below to see what you reckon!
Seeing as we've already talked about the bands tracks, we thought this was an occasion to simply sit back and let you enjoy the video, so click below to see what you reckon!
Trash Monroe - NEW EP!
A band we’ve featured before, Trash Monroe, were recently sent through to us as they’re due to be releasing some new tracks in November in the form of their record, Addiction of Duplicities Part 1. Simply featuring tracks SOB and Stupid Again, we were sent through the tracks to check out and enjoy! Having toured with all sorts of bands such as The Birthday Massacre, Raggedy Angry, Undercover Slut as well as Drug Dealer Cheerleader – these guys are on the up, developing their sound and building up to a new level. As such, who was I to refuse the chance to check things out?!
As SOB gets things going we’re thrown into an almost eastern feeling track, the opening guitar work all building up around you and luring you in to listen harder, just to take it all in. As the vocals come in to take the lead the track achieves its full form, crafting a sound which is heavy and powerful, yet full of little technical elements, moments which make you sit back and take note, unable to do anything other than listen. The power of the band has always been the key to their sound, and once again it’s evident that this is a band who can work together, know what sound they’re going for and achieve it with their musicianship. Don’t go into this track assuming it’s going to be a conventional rock track as simply it doesn’t follow the conventions you would expect, instead moving through the different elements of the track and keeping you guessing as to what they’re going to do next. The result though is an opening track which sets the record up in awesome form, not giving away what the next track is going to sound like but making you want to hear it regardless, just to see where they go with things.
Following on with Stupid Again it’s no surprise that once again, the band show off a different approach and walk into this track in a different way. Slowing things down to an almost acoustic note, this second track eases off on the power but builds on the sense of melody, forming something which is tinged with emotion but still harnesses that sound which is the signature of Trash Monroe. The vocals are the key here, echoing out over the backing mix to keep that sense of melody flowing, even as the tracks takes the inevitable turn back towards the more upbeat and powerful. Despite this turn back to power, the track doesn’t go all out or over do it, instead opting to keep their sound restrained, held back, but still sounding damned good. It’s notable that on a two track record like this, the tracks flow from one to another, almost contrasting each other but at the same time managing to form a link between the two, almost showcasing the bands style and letting you know that this is a band with a mission to take over the world.
I’ve liked Trash Monroe since I first heard them, largely for two reasons. Firstly, their music is damned good, they know what they’re doing and it shows when you hear their tracks. Secondly, they’re a lovely bunch of people, and they play their music because they love what they do – and it shows. All too often bands are in it for the wrong reasons, meaning that you get a commercial sound, or something they think you want to hear – where as with Trash Monroe it’s all real, it’s all meaningful, and they’re only just getting started.
Definitely a band you need to hear if you haven’t already.
To find out more about Trash Monroe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
As SOB gets things going we’re thrown into an almost eastern feeling track, the opening guitar work all building up around you and luring you in to listen harder, just to take it all in. As the vocals come in to take the lead the track achieves its full form, crafting a sound which is heavy and powerful, yet full of little technical elements, moments which make you sit back and take note, unable to do anything other than listen. The power of the band has always been the key to their sound, and once again it’s evident that this is a band who can work together, know what sound they’re going for and achieve it with their musicianship. Don’t go into this track assuming it’s going to be a conventional rock track as simply it doesn’t follow the conventions you would expect, instead moving through the different elements of the track and keeping you guessing as to what they’re going to do next. The result though is an opening track which sets the record up in awesome form, not giving away what the next track is going to sound like but making you want to hear it regardless, just to see where they go with things.
Following on with Stupid Again it’s no surprise that once again, the band show off a different approach and walk into this track in a different way. Slowing things down to an almost acoustic note, this second track eases off on the power but builds on the sense of melody, forming something which is tinged with emotion but still harnesses that sound which is the signature of Trash Monroe. The vocals are the key here, echoing out over the backing mix to keep that sense of melody flowing, even as the tracks takes the inevitable turn back towards the more upbeat and powerful. Despite this turn back to power, the track doesn’t go all out or over do it, instead opting to keep their sound restrained, held back, but still sounding damned good. It’s notable that on a two track record like this, the tracks flow from one to another, almost contrasting each other but at the same time managing to form a link between the two, almost showcasing the bands style and letting you know that this is a band with a mission to take over the world.
I’ve liked Trash Monroe since I first heard them, largely for two reasons. Firstly, their music is damned good, they know what they’re doing and it shows when you hear their tracks. Secondly, they’re a lovely bunch of people, and they play their music because they love what they do – and it shows. All too often bands are in it for the wrong reasons, meaning that you get a commercial sound, or something they think you want to hear – where as with Trash Monroe it’s all real, it’s all meaningful, and they’re only just getting started.
Definitely a band you need to hear if you haven’t already.
To find out more about Trash Monroe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Trash Monroe - new stuff!
We featured Trash Monroe a while back, so when Dave got in touch about their new track, Bleached Edges Of My Memory, available on their FB and Reverb Nation pages, I was looking forward to seeing what the band had been up to. Due to be releasing an album in the very near future (which we’ll of course be reviewing), this is a sneak preview of what to expect from their upcoming tracks – so what of the music I hear you ask?
Bleached Edges Of My Memory certainly suggests good things are to follow, opening with a funky and upbeat drum line, roving bass line and those soft and serene vocals which give Trash Monroe their sound. Upbeat and firmly rooted in old school rock, the different levels of this track seem to bound around each other, almost like the band were playing for one up-manship throughout the recording, resulting in something where you can hear everything, can feel the music running through you and want to hear more and more. Intricate guitar lines, soft vocals, pounding drums, thundering bass and sound effects abound throughout the track, the mix levelled throughout and the feeling that this could well be an anthem in the waiting oozing out throughout. In summary – if this is what the new record is going to sound like, I can’t wait to see what happens when it’s released!
Trash Monroe are one of those bands that I’ve kept an eye on since we featured them all that time ago, they’ve got a sound which is timeless, an energy which is so natural that it would be impossible to replicate, and a feel that they’re going to go all the way with their stuff. Throughout this track you’re treated to a showcase of what to expect, almost giving you an insight into the inner workings of the band and resulting in a track which is going to stick in your mind for a long while to come.
Hurry up and get that album out!
To find out more about Trash Monroe and to check out the new track for yourself, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Bleached Edges Of My Memory certainly suggests good things are to follow, opening with a funky and upbeat drum line, roving bass line and those soft and serene vocals which give Trash Monroe their sound. Upbeat and firmly rooted in old school rock, the different levels of this track seem to bound around each other, almost like the band were playing for one up-manship throughout the recording, resulting in something where you can hear everything, can feel the music running through you and want to hear more and more. Intricate guitar lines, soft vocals, pounding drums, thundering bass and sound effects abound throughout the track, the mix levelled throughout and the feeling that this could well be an anthem in the waiting oozing out throughout. In summary – if this is what the new record is going to sound like, I can’t wait to see what happens when it’s released!
Trash Monroe are one of those bands that I’ve kept an eye on since we featured them all that time ago, they’ve got a sound which is timeless, an energy which is so natural that it would be impossible to replicate, and a feel that they’re going to go all the way with their stuff. Throughout this track you’re treated to a showcase of what to expect, almost giving you an insight into the inner workings of the band and resulting in a track which is going to stick in your mind for a long while to come.
Hurry up and get that album out!
To find out more about Trash Monroe and to check out the new track for yourself, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Trash Monroe
We were recently contacted by Dave from Trash Monroe to let us know about his move to the band, and to let us know about their music. Having formed in 2003 the band have already built a solid reputation as ‘one of the better unsigned acts to emerge from the scene’. Based on this and some solid reviews from other magazines and websites, I figured I’d check out what they had on offer on their FB site for me to check out!
Love Dysmorphia opened proceedings for me and immediately set the scene for a dark and imposing sound, the bass line which opens the track crafting a sense of the darker and dirtier side of rock before ushering in the main riff. The vocals cut through this sound and add an almost uplifting sense to things, slowly building the track around you to end up with a catchy yet hard hitting sound which is impossible to resist. This sound continues throughout the track, keeping things heavy yet still accessible, somehow combining the hard hitting riff and pounding drums with the soft vocals to end up with a mix which wouldn’t be out of place getting air time on the radio or on a stage at a major festival, it’s a clever mix and one which the band pull off with aplomb.
Nine Day Queen continues this idea of serene darkness, opening with a flange tainted guitar line before moving into a bass heavy verse section, the vocals once again almost sounding haunting yet soft and soothing throughout. This track may well be more laid back but there’s still a firm sense of where the band have come from, still a sense of the raw power which they’ve got at their disposal should they wish to use it, and that’s what makes it so enthralling. All too often bands can throw everything out at the listener, thinking that heavy will mean hard hitting, but sometimes holding back can create an even deeper and more powerful sound – which is what’s happening here. Stay Of Execution moves away from this theme and returns us to the hard hitting riffage of earlier on, the vocals once again contrasting the backing music and ending up with a sound which you’re going to want to see live. This power combined with melody is something which the band seem to be able to do well, and the sound they’ve ended up with is quite frankly stunning.
Ending with a rough demo of Fragile it’s interesting to hear where the band have come from, how their sound has developed and how they sound when recorded live. What’s most striking here is how well they play as a unit, despite the rough recording you can hear how they’re all working together, how they’re crafting their sound and where their tracks are coming from – something we don’t often get to hear. Personally, I think it’s important to hear things like this as it shows that what you’re dealing with is a real band, not just a studio producer!
I like the sound which Trash Monroe have gone for here, it’s one which combines the hard and soft, takes a genre and makes it their own, keeping the music as the main focus without allowing themselves to become distracted. If the band can keep this their focus and keep doing what they’re doing, then this is going to be a real force to be looking out for really quite soon!
To find out more about Trash Monroe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Love Dysmorphia opened proceedings for me and immediately set the scene for a dark and imposing sound, the bass line which opens the track crafting a sense of the darker and dirtier side of rock before ushering in the main riff. The vocals cut through this sound and add an almost uplifting sense to things, slowly building the track around you to end up with a catchy yet hard hitting sound which is impossible to resist. This sound continues throughout the track, keeping things heavy yet still accessible, somehow combining the hard hitting riff and pounding drums with the soft vocals to end up with a mix which wouldn’t be out of place getting air time on the radio or on a stage at a major festival, it’s a clever mix and one which the band pull off with aplomb.
Nine Day Queen continues this idea of serene darkness, opening with a flange tainted guitar line before moving into a bass heavy verse section, the vocals once again almost sounding haunting yet soft and soothing throughout. This track may well be more laid back but there’s still a firm sense of where the band have come from, still a sense of the raw power which they’ve got at their disposal should they wish to use it, and that’s what makes it so enthralling. All too often bands can throw everything out at the listener, thinking that heavy will mean hard hitting, but sometimes holding back can create an even deeper and more powerful sound – which is what’s happening here. Stay Of Execution moves away from this theme and returns us to the hard hitting riffage of earlier on, the vocals once again contrasting the backing music and ending up with a sound which you’re going to want to see live. This power combined with melody is something which the band seem to be able to do well, and the sound they’ve ended up with is quite frankly stunning.
Ending with a rough demo of Fragile it’s interesting to hear where the band have come from, how their sound has developed and how they sound when recorded live. What’s most striking here is how well they play as a unit, despite the rough recording you can hear how they’re all working together, how they’re crafting their sound and where their tracks are coming from – something we don’t often get to hear. Personally, I think it’s important to hear things like this as it shows that what you’re dealing with is a real band, not just a studio producer!
I like the sound which Trash Monroe have gone for here, it’s one which combines the hard and soft, takes a genre and makes it their own, keeping the music as the main focus without allowing themselves to become distracted. If the band can keep this their focus and keep doing what they’re doing, then this is going to be a real force to be looking out for really quite soon!
To find out more about Trash Monroe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls