Trash Boat

Trash Boat, hailing from St Albans, UK, emerged in 2014 as a vital part of the British pop-punk revival, though they quickly distinguished themselves through a significantly heavier and more technical approach than their contemporaries. Signed to Hopeless Records early in their career, the band's sound is a sophisticated blend of melodic hardcore, skate punk, and post-hardcore.

Their evolution is marked by a shift from the high-energy 'easycore' influences of their debut EPs to the darker, more introspective, and atmospheric textures found on 'Crown Shyness' and the industrial-tinged 'Don't You Feel Amazing?' Vocalist Tobi Duncan is a central figure, known for incorporating influences from Romantic-era poets like Yeats and Brontë into lyrics that tackle mental health, identity, and social critique. This literary bent, combined with a vocal style that bridges the gap between melodic singing and hardcore shouting, has earned them critical respect and a dedicated global following. They occupy a unique space in the scene, frequently touring with both mainstream pop-punk acts and aggressive hardcore bands, serving as a bridge between the two worlds.