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Trophy Wife – Bruxism

Oxford trio Trophy Wife are set to release their new EP on Oct 17, with the release date only a couple of days away I figure these guys deserve a write up.

The title of the band’s EP Bruxism, is also the running theme throughout the five tracks. Bruxism is defined as the habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep. Having suffered from it myself, the thought of this immediately gives me goosebumps, and not in a good way. Thankfully, listening to the tracks from the band is a much more pleasant experience. Of the five tracks off of the EP (which saw the band work with five different producers), two are currently available to stream online – ‘Canopy Shade’ and ‘Wolf’.

‘Canopy Shade’, which was produced by Plaid, is one part dancable indie & one part dream scape. It’s a track pretty reminiscent of early Foals with the jerky guitar in the chorus.

Canopy Shade

Speaking of Foals, Yannis Philippakis is another producer they worked with on their track ‘Wolf’.

I’m really enjoying this band right now, safe to say they are added to the list of Oxford bands who hold my heart (thanks Blessing Force). Pre-Order the EP on [iTunes] [Vinyl].

Wolf

Canopy Shade (Chad Valley Remix) [Mp3]