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]

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

References

  1. ^ Lozano, Kevin (October 26, 2017). "CCFX: 'The One to Wait'". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Lefebvre, Sam (November 4, 2016). "Peace is Elusive in Trans FX's LP and Film, The Clearing". CLRVYNT. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  3. ^ a b New music reviews – album reviews, Seattle: KEXP, August 24, 2018, retrieved December 12, 2018
  4. ^ Purdum, Grant. "Cerberus – TRANS FX – The Clearing". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  5. ^ Sears, Kelton. "The Best Local Records We Heard This October". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d Ruiz, Victoria. "Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Trans FX's Into The Blu". Talk House. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Wolf, Josh (December 12, 2013). "Transfix: Death is so Relaxing When I'm High". Cooper Point Journal. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  8. ^ Mosurock, Doug (October 17, 2017). "Songs We Love: CCFX, 'Venetian Screens'". NPR. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  9. ^ Mashurova, Nina. "CCFX EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
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