Trans FX
American rock band
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Trans FX is an American rock band formed in 2011 by songwriters Chris McDonnell and Scott Young in Olympia, Washington.[2] As of 2024, they have released seven albums and continue to operate as a collaborative band based in Olympia.[3] Their sound has been compared to that of Lou Reed, Happy Mondays, Brian Eno, Primal Scream, and The Jesus and Mary Chain.[4][5][6]
Trans FX | |
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| Also known as | Transfix • TFX |
| Origin | Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, punk[1] |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Label | Joker's Got A Posse • Perennial • K Records • Sister Cylinder |
| Members | C. McDonnell Mirçe Popovic Abby Dahlquist Alex Coxen |
| Past members | S. Young Felisha Perez Chris Johnson D.A. Terrence Hayes Waring Nora McKinnon Steve Sharrett Lexxi Lovell Captain Tripps Ballsington (Producer) |
History
Initially called Transfix, the band was formed in McDonnell's home studio. Initially described as a deathrock band,[7] its initial lineup included Scott Young (keyboards, vocals), Chris McDonnell (guitar, vocals), Nora McKinnon (drums), and Steve Sharrett (bass).[7] The band recorded a full-length album with Olympia-based Dutch Tilt Records, released December 16, 2013.[7] Their second studio album, Into The Blu, was released on K Records in fall 2015.[6] This album marked a shift towards electronic pop, and the band shortened their name to Trans FX.[6] Young left the band in 2015 to pursue art.[2] In 2017, the band collaborated with Olympia-based CC Dust on the CCFX EP, released on DFA Records.[8]
Discography
Full albums
- Transfix S/T (2013, Dutch Tilt)
- Into The Blu (2015, Perennial/K Records)[6]
- The Clearing (2016, Sister Cylinder)
- Gaslit (2017, Joker's Got A Posse)
- Stay Doggy, Stay (2017)
- The Showroom Dummies (2018, JGAP)[3]
- music, drugs, technology & popular desire (2021, Joker's Got A Posse)
- Biggest Baddest Beatest (2023, Cercle Social)
EPs and singles
- Like A Glove/New Fix 7 (2013, Unwound Records)
- Death is so Relaxing... EP (2014, Ascetic House)
- When You See The Light Cass. Single (2014, Perennial)
- KAG//TFX- Fugue 7 (2015, Perennial)
- Hard Pill To Swallow EP (2017, Joker's Got A Posse)
Collaborations
- CCFX EP (2017, DFA Records)[9]