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that consists of Alli Logout on vocals, Maria Elena on guitar, Nathan Cassiani on bass, and Ruth Mascelli on synthesizer and drum machine. In interviews, they have described themselves as "genre non-conforming", drawing inspiration from various kinds of music, such as

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, no wave,

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, and

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; critics have described their music as mixing

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, and glam punk. The band has grown a cult following and is notorious for its high-intensity live performances. They have released three full-length albums, an album of demos, and one remix album on independent labels. In 2021 they announced they have signed to

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. Their third album, '' Endure'', received significant critical notice, including a "Best New Music" review from '' Pitchfork'', "Album of the Week" designation from ''

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'', and four stars from ''

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''. It received a

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score of 84, indicating "universal acclaim".

Discography

Albums

*''Spiraling'' - Raw Sugar Records (USA) / Anxious Music (UK), 12" LP, MP3 (2018) *''The Passion Of'' - Thrilling Living (USA) / Night School (UK), 12" LP, MP3 (2020) *'' Endure'' -

, 12" LP, MP3 (2022)

Compilations

*''Trust No Wave: The 2016 Demos'' - Disciples (UK), 12" LP, MP3 (2021)

Remix albums

*''The Passion Of: Remixed'' - Nude Club Records, 12" LP, MP3 (2021) *''Endure (Remixed)'' - Rough Trade Records, MP3 (2023)

Singles

*"Street Pulse Beat" - Nude Club Records, 12" Single, MP3 (2021) *''"''Disco 1.5" - Rough Trade Records, MP3 (2023)

References

Musical groups established in 2016 Electropunk musical groups Musical groups from New Orleans American punk rock groups 2016 establishments in Louisiana {{US-punk-band-stub