Trash Boat is a British punk rock band formed in St Albans in 2014.[4] The group consists of lead vocalist Tobi Duncan, rhythm guitarist Dann Bostock, lead guitarist Ryan Hyslop, bass guitarist James Grayson, and drummer Oakley Moffatt.

The group has released two EPs; one was released independently in 2014 while the other was released after signing with Hopeless Records in 2015. The band's debut album, Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through, was released on 17 June 2016.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Formation and debut EP (2014) 1.2 Signing and Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through (2015–present) 2 Musical style and influences 3 Band members 4 Discography 5 References History Formation and debut EP (2014)

The group was formed in St Albans in 2014, taking its name from an episode of Regular Show.[5] The band independently released its first EP, Look Alive, 23 June 2014.[6]

Signing and Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through (2015–present)

On 17 March, 2015, Trash Boat announced its signing to Hopeless Records[7] and released an EP titled Brainwork on 18 May 2015.[8] On 24 May 2015, the group performed at the 2015 Slam Dunk Festival.[9] In August 2015, Trash Boat supported New Found Glory on a tour in England.[10] The band's debut album, Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through, was released on 17 June 2016.[11] The group performed at the 2016 Reading and Leeds Festivals.[12] Throughout December of the same year, Trash Boat supported Beartooth on the group's UK tour.[13]

Musical style and influences

The group's music has been characterized as pop punk,[14][15] melodic hardcore,[16] skate punk[17][18] and post-hardcore[19][20] however heavier than a majority of their peers thanks to a "purer and grittier style", Duncan's raw and emotional voice and their punk (rather than pop)-leanings.[21][22] All of the band members have been influenced by pop punk and punk artists while vocalist Tobi Duncan's interests in hardcore punk and metal music and Bostock's ska influence have also shaped the group's sound.[23][24] The band have also cited influences from bands such as the Misfits, the Sex Pistols,[25] Rise Against, Thrice and Blink-182.[16]

Band members Tobi Duncan – lead vocals (2014–present)[2] Dann Bostock – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)[2] James Grayson – bass guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)[2] Ryan Hyslop – lead guitar (2014–present)[2] Oakley Moffatt – drums (2014–present) [2] Discography Studio albums Title Album details Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through Released: 17 June 2016 (2016-06-17)[26] Label: Hopeless Format: CD, DL, LP Crown Shyness Released: July 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)[27] Label: Hopeless Format: CD, DL, LP