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. As of 2024, they have released seven albums and continue to operate as a collaborative band based in Olympia. Their sound has been compared to that of

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History

Initially called ''Transfix'', the band was formed in McDonnell's home studio. Initially described as a

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band, its initial lineup included Scott Young (keyboards, vocals), Chris McDonnell (guitar, vocals), Nora McKinnon (drums), and Steve Sharrett (bass). The band recorded a full-length album with Olympia-based Dutch Tilt Records, released December 16, 2013. Their second studio album, ''Into The Blu,'' was released on

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in fall 2015. This album marked a shift towards

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, and the band shortened their name to Trans FX. Young left the band in 2015 to pursue art. In 2017, the band collaborated with Olympia-based CC Dust on the CCFX EP, released on

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Discography

Full albums

* ''Transfix S/T'' (2013, Dutch Tilt) * ''Into The Blu'' (2015, Perennial/

) * ''The Clearing'' (2016, Sister Cylinder) * ''Gaslit'' (2017, Joker's Got A Posse) * ''Stay Doggy, Stay'' (2017) * ''The Showroom Dummies'' (2018, JGAP) * ''music, drugs, technology & popular desire'' (2021, Joker's Got A Posse) * ''Biggest Baddest Beatest'' (2023, Cercle Social)

EPs and singles

* ''Like A Glove/New Fix 7'' (2013, Unwound Records) * ''Death is so Relaxing... EP'' (2014, Ascetic House) * ''When You See The Light Cass. Single'' (2014, Perennial) * ''KAG//TFX- Fugue 7'' (2015, Perennial) * ''Hard Pill To Swallow EP'' (2017, Joker's Got A Posse)

Collaborations

* ''CCFX EP'' (2017,

)

References

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External links

Official website
* https://transfx.bandcamp.com/community Musical groups from Olympia, Washington