Trash Boat are a British

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band formed in

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in 2014. The group consist of Tobi Duncan (lead vocals), Dann Bostock (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Ryan Hyslop (lead guitar), James Grayson (bass, backing vocals), and Oakley Moffatt (drums). The group have released two

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, and four studio albums. ''Look Alive'' was released independently in 2014, while ''Brainwork'' was released after signing with

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in 2015. The band's debut album, ''Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through'', was released on 17 June 2016; their second, '' Crown Shyness'', was released on 20 July 2018; and the band's third album ''Don't You Feel Amazing?'' was released on 13 August 2021. The band's latest album, ''Heaven Can Wait'', was released on 4 October 2024.

History

Formation and debut EP (2014)

The group was formed in

in 2014, taking their name from an episode of ''

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''. The band independently released their first EP, ''Look Alive'', 23 June 2014.

Signing and ''Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through'' (2015–2017)

On 17 March 2015, Trash Boat announced their signing to

and released an EP titled ''Brainwork'' on 18 May 2015. On 24 May 2015, the group performed at the 2015 Slam Dunk Festival. In August 2015, Trash Boat supported New Found Glory on a tour in England. The band's debut album, ''Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through'', was released on 17 June 2016. The group performed at the 2016

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. Throughout December of the same year, Trash Boat supported Beartooth on the group's UK tour.

''Crown Shyness'' (2018–2020)

The band announced their second studio album, '' Crown Shyness'', on 14 May 2018 alongside the lead single "Shade". The album was released on 20 July, debuting at No. 2 on ''Billboard's''

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Chart. Trash Boat then released the single "Synthetic Sympathy" on 29 August 2019. The Band covered the

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song " Given Up" for the compilation album Songs That Saved My Life Volume 2.

''Don't You Feel Amazing?'' (2021–present)

In February 2021, Trash Boat released the single "He's So Good" as well as merchandise inspired by the song. The profit from these designs is being donated to LGBTQ+ Youth charity group AKT.

Musical style and influences

The group's music has been characterized as

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and

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however heavier than a majority of their peers thanks to a "purer and grittier style", Duncan's raw and emotional voice and their

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(rather than pop)-leanings. All of the band members have been influenced by pop punk and punk artists while vocalist Tobi Duncan's interests in

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and

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and Bostock's ska influence have also shaped the group's sound. The band have also cited influences from bands such as

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, Trophy Eyes,

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, La Dispute, Can't Swim,

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, Title Fight, the Misfits,

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, Thrice,

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and

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. Duncan has cited the poets

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and

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as a major influence on his lyric writing.

Band members

*Tobi Duncan – lead vocals *Dann Bostock – rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Ryan Hyslop – lead guitar *James Grayson – bass guitar, backing vocals *Oakley Moffatt – drums

Discography

;Studio albums ;Extended plays ;Singles ;Music videos

References

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