Trailer Trash Tracys

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Trailer Trash Tracys
Origin London, England
Genres Indie rock, shoegazing[1]
Years active 2008–present
Labels Domino Records
Double Six Recordings
No Pain In Pop
Website trailertrashtracys.com
Members Susanne Aztoria
Jimmy Lee
Dayo James
Adam Jaffrey

Trailer Trash Tracys are an English indie rock band that originated in London, England. The band features songwriters Susanne Aztoria and Jimmy Lee, who were later joined by bassist Adam Jaffrey and drummer Dayo James.[2] The band's debut album Ester was released through Domino Records on January 9, 2012 in the United Kingdom. Critics have identified dream pop[3] and shoegazing[4] elements in their sound. Susanne Aztoria has garnered critical acclaim, her vocals being described as sublime[5] and honeyed.[6]

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[edit] Touring

The band has toured with The xx,[7] The Vaccines and The Maccabees.[8] Additionally, they have played with bands including The Pains of Being Pure at Heart,[9] The Depreciation Guild, Real Estate and Oberhofer. They have played multiple music festivals around the world as well including The Great Escape, Hinterland Festival in Glasgow, South by Southwest in Austin.[10] and 1-2-3-4 Shoreditch Festival in London.

[edit] Song usage

  • "You Wish You Were Red" was used in an advertisement for Renault.
  • "You Wish You Were Red" was used in an episode of the US version of The Killing.
  • "You Wish You Were Red" was used in episode 18 of the US version of The Secret Circle

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

Year Album details
2012 Ester

[edit] Singles

Year Single Album
2009 "Candy Girl" (Vinyl only) Ester
2011 "You Wish You Were Red"

[edit] Members

The current line-up of Trailer Trash Tracys consists of:

  • Susanne Aztoria – vocals
  • Jimmy Lee – guitar
  • Adam Jaffrey – bass
  • Dayo James – drums

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  2. ^ Phares, Heather. "Trailer Trash Tracys". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  3. ^ Phares, Heather (February 7, 2012). "Ester - Trailer Trash Tracys". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  4. ^ elements in their music.
  5. ^ "Music - Review of Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester". BBC. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  6. ^ "Trailer Trash Tracys: Ester | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. February 3, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  7. ^ "Emerging Artists No. 31 – Trailer Trash Tracys | Interview". Addict Music. January, 14, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  8. ^ February 3, 2012 (February 3, 2012). "The Maccabees + Trailer Trash Tracys – Brixton Academy 26/01/12". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  9. ^ "Photos: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart + Trailer Trash Tracys – O2 Academy Islington, London 08/03/12". The Line Of Best Fit. March 3, 2012. Retrieved accessdate=May 10, 2012. 
  10. ^ "SXSW 2010 announces 200+ more showcasing acts". Gorilla Vs. Bear. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 
  11. ^ "Ester: Trailer Trash Tracys: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved May 10, 2012. 

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