Despite several prestigious support slots alongside the likes of Kele Okereke from Bloc Party, Melbourne quintet The Trotskies are yet to truly engender the hype they deserve.
Drawing on influences such as New Order, The Horrors, and Cocteau Twins, the band recently released their debut EP, a collection of fluid song structures and brooding soundscapes marked by congenial chord arrangements.
Proficiently capturing the progressive talents of the Melbourne band, the EP is an expansive yet compact collection of four tunes underlined by dark undertones and distant vocal progression.
With an emphasis on lyrical substance and flowing sonic palettes, opening track ‘Running’ is an outstanding composition that provides an instantaneous connection to the composed vocals of frontman Jack Rudich.
Inspired by numerous shoegaze contemporaries, the band sustains instrumental cohesion throughout, with individual tracks prominent for their distinct melodious development.
With Joe Bilich providing urgent drum patterns reminiscent of early Underground Lovers and with Dean Kalb dexterous on guitar, ‘Vis A Vision’ is an absorbing song and EP highlight, while the pressing basslines of Alex McKenzie combine masterfully to complement the post-punk themes of ‘Home’.
Compounded by the layered keys of Steve Vivian, the luscious and upbeat templates of ‘Don’t Leave Me Out’ encapsulates the entire release, with colourful melodies enhanced by pulsating rhythmic compositions.
More to the point, The Trotskies have delivered an imposing and thoroughly enjoyable listening experience, only increasing expectations for what promises to be an exceptional debut LP.
Listen to ‘Vis A Vision’ from The Trotskies self-titled EP here:
