Biography
The band was formed by
Jerry Jones (vocals), John Ferrara (guitar), Mike Schipper (guitar) and Joshua Z Weinstein (bass) in 2002. Brian Ferrara (drums) was filling-in for Trophy Scars at the time; he was only thirteen years old. Soon after, Brian was added as the permanent drummer. Trophy Scars utilizes a wide variety of musical genres and non-traditional song structures in their sound. Influences have been said to range from
The Beatles to
Aesop Rock, from
Converge to
Tom Waits.
[1] The entire Trophy Scars song catalog is embossed by major themes such as time, memory, language, and romantic tragedy.
[2] Known for their intimate shows and independent booking techniques, Trophy Scars evokes a strong DIY regiment.
[3]
Trophy Scars signed to the Death Scene Recording Company in 2005 and in the UK with Small Town Records in 2007. Since 2002 Trophy Scars have released two full length records, two EPs, and a compilation of demos and unreleased material. They released their newest full length,
Bad Luck
, without a record label on March, 17 2009.
[4]
Members
Current
- Jerry Jones - vocals, guitar
- John Ferrara - guitar, piano, vocals
- Brian Ferrara - drums, piano
- Andy Farrell - bass, vocals
- Adam Moutafis - guitar, piano, vocals
- Josh Wiseman - guitar
Former
- Michael Schipper - guitar (2002-2003)
- Jamie Devine - guitar (2004)
- Joshua Z Weinstein - bass (2002-2005)
- AJ Hanson - guitar, vocals (2005-2008)
Discography
- Darts to the Sea
(Over and Out Records, 2002)
- Hospital Music for the Aesthetics of Language
(Independent, 2003)
- Goodnight Alchemy
(The Death Scene Recording Company, 2005)
- Darts to the Sea / Sand in the Sea
(AoA Records, 2006)
- Alphabet. Alphabets.
(The Death Scene Recording Company, 2006)
- Bad Luck
(Independent, 2009)