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TRUST IN CONCERT:

Canadian darkwave act Trust, a.k.a. Robert Alfons, continues to explore the moodier side of synthpop with his bristling sawtooth synths and exquisitely morose vocals. Alfons is a dynamic live performer,shifting his quicksilver voice deftly between falsetto highs and baritone lows as a blend of dark, pulsating synths and beats propel his icy compositions forward. Performing solo in the wake of former collaborator Maya Posteptski's departure, Alfons brings more energy to the table than ever before, flooring fans with his intensity and vocal range at his dance-worthy live shows.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Trust was formed in 2010 by Toronto-based musicians Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski. The duo released their debut single "Candy Walls" in 2011 to considerable critical acclaim, attracting attention from label execs and ultimately signing a deal with prominent Canadian imprint Arts & Crafts. Their success continued in 2012 with the release of their debut album TRST, a glittering slice of darkwave pop that generated significant buzz and landed on several year-end lists. Shortly after the release, Postepski left to focus on her role in the band Austra, leaving Alfons to go it alone on the writing and production of Trust's sophomore album. The result was 2014's Joyland, another ominous slice of critically acclaimed synthpop that has fans eagerly awaiting Trust's next round of tour dates.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Entranced

    by Terry on 11/3/22The Observatory - Santa Ana

    Tr/st was amazing! So happy I got to see them experience them I will definitely see them again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by Lizzy on 11/1/22The Observatory North Park - San Diego

    Had a blast! This is my 3rd time seeing tr/st and great as usual.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    TR/ST

    by Everyday I Decay on 7/17/21

    This band is our favorite and will support any chance we get. TRST or TRUST maybe be the best Synthwave band ever.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Highly Recommend

    by Laila on 12/10/19

    I saw them at Ottobar in Baltimore, MD this past November 2019. You must catch them live! One hell of a performance from the entire band. They played all the hits and then some. Robert greeted fans after the show and was super nice.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by S. P. on 5/4/19Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens Bank - Boston

    Amazing live show. Sound was great. Venue was good. Got very close to the performance. Had a blast!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Trust is a band in full "bulbform"

    by falsemath on 3/10/12Mercury Lounge - New York

    I have two initial complaints that thankfully had/have no bearing on my experience with Trust. First, Mercury Lounge is claustrophobic atmosphere, with one anorexic hallway that leads past the bar and into the main stage area. With a steady line of people against the bar, it was extremely difficult to navigate. Second, the opening bad was a complete joke and utter waste of time. They were disorganized and almost an hour late in starting. The band itself consisted of three boys who didn't look a day over 16 and acted as such. In general, their sound was an uninspired mish-mosh and bastardization of glitch pop elements. The songs relied too heavily on coping off of quotidian sounds and other artists' songs. The lyrics were incomprehensible, and the lead singer acted more like a drugged-up teenager who needed to rant at his parents rather than make a desperate show of throwing a laptop onto the crowd floor. With those two negatives aside, waiting for Trust to come on stage was an intense process but totally worth it. They teased the crowd with the beginning sounds of the opening track on their album, "Shoom," and did a fantastic rendition of it. What followed was a no-nonsense no-frills concert experience. The band did not stop to chit chat or even introduce themselves: it was a straight up darkwave/electro phenomenon. The lead singer was in a world of his own, but his voice was flawless and recreated the dark and sexy atmosphere of the album. Maya's drumming was expert and professional, and it was amazing to see her level of concentration. Over the course of their 8- or 9-song set, they played web favorites like "Bulbform," "Candy Walls," and closed with "Sulk." The best part, however, was unexpectedly meeting the duo at their merchandise booth right beside the exit. They were both extremely affable, and I have a great respect for bands who take charge of making a name for themselves like that. All in all, I cannot wait to see Trust perform again.