FRI
2
Oct 2026
18:00
Anyone paying attention to Trash Boat's indomitable ascent through alternative rock’s upper echelons will find little to surprise in their meteoric rise. The band’s third album, Don’t You Feel Amazing? (2021), elevated the quintet to the cover of esteemed tastemaker publications including Kerrang! and Upset, racking up 19m global streams off the back of key editorial playlist looks fronting Spotify’s The Rock List and Amazon’s Rock Scene. But more so, it served to shatter the constrained box into which expectation of the band previously had neatly sat
Their 2024 fourth album, Heaven Can Wait, pushed that vision to new heights. Universally praised for its emotional depth and fearless experimentation, the record saw Trash Boat refine their sound into something both explosive and cinematic — a body of work that resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. Featuring standout collaborations with I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe and Crossfaith’s Kenta Koie, the album’s singles earned widespread radio play across BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, and SiriusXM. Combined with powerful performances at festivals including Slam Dunk and 2000trees, Heaven Can Wait showcased Trash Boat’s evolution as one of the UK’s most vital live acts. It didn’t just affirm their standing in modern rock; it expanded it, cementing their place as leaders of a new generation unafraid to challenge genre conventions.
Now, Trash Boat are entering a new chapter with their forthcoming EP — a project born from reflection as much as progression and channels the raw honesty that have defined their journey so far.
Having toured extensively across the UK, Europe, and the US alongside Enter Shikari, Don Broco, I Prevail, and The Offspring, Trash Boat have built a reputation as a live powerhouse and a creative force. Collaborations like “Be Someone” (feat. I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe) and “filthy/RIGHTEOUS” (feat. Kenta Koie of Crossfaith) underline their versatility and global appeal — setting the stage for what promises to be their most dynamic era yet.
Trash Boat aren’t just moving forward — they’re reshaping the landscape of alternative rock as they go.