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Trailer Trash Tracys are an English
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band that originated in London, England.


Career

The band was founded in 2011 by songwriters Susanne Aztoria and Jimmy Lee. They were later joined by bassist Adam Jaffrey and drummer Dayo James. The band's début album ''Ester'' was released through Domino Records on 9 January 2012 in the United Kingdom. Critics have identified
dream pop Dream pop (also typeset as dreampop) is a subgenre of alternative rock and neo-psychedelia that emphasizes atmosphere and sonic texture as much as pop melody. Common characteristics include breathy vocals, dense productions, and effects such as ...
and
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elements in their sound. Susanne Aztoria has garnered critical acclaim, her vocals being described as sublime and honeyed. August 11, 2017 was the release date of the second album ''Althaea'', which gained generally positive reviews.


Touring

The band has toured with
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. Additionally, they have played with bands including
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. They have played multiple
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s around the world as well including The Great Escape, Hinterland Festival in
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. and Nail In The Cross Festival in
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Song usage

* "You Wish You Were Red" was used in an advertisement for the
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4+ Package. * "You Wish You Were Red" was used in the season two episode " Ghosts of the Past" of the US version of ''The Killing''. * "You Wish You Were Red" was used in episode 18 of the US version of''
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''. * "You Wish You Were Red" was used in season 1 episode 6 of the teen drama'' Riverdale''. * "Candy Girl" was used in episode 9 of season 2 of the Cinemax series''
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Discography


Studio albums


Singles


Members


Current

* Susanne Aztoria * Jimmy Lee


Past

* Adam Jaffrey – bass * Dayo James – drums


References


External links

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Trailer Trash Tracys
on Domino Records English rock music groups Domino Recording Company artists English indie rock groups {{UK-band-stub