Backstory:

Loathsome Trade was born out of the bustling music scene in the heartland of Melbourne, Australia. Best friends since middle school, lead singer Jesse James and guitarist Toby Davis, would spend countless hours jamming out in their neighborhood’s garage. Both lovers of music, they decided to give their passion a professional turn while in their high school sophomore year. With the addition of drummer Harry Smith and bass guitarist Oliver McCarthy, the quartet was complete, and Loathsome Trade was officially formed. The band focuses on expressing the darker side of life, finding beauty among the ashes of despair and transforming it into their unique sound.

Genre:

Loathsome Trade can best be defined as a blend of grunge rock and alternative metal. Their music is raw and unpredictable, like the environment from where they hail. Their performances are riveting, with the ability to hold audiences spellbound with their energy and emotional depth.

Title:

One of their most popular songs is “Tattered Pages”.

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse-1)
[C] Drifting through life on a [G] broken dream
[F] Trapped in a bubble of [C] silent screams
[G] Love left me on a [F] deserted street
[C] Life feels like a [G] loathsome trade

(Chorus)
[C] Writing on tattered pages [G] of my heart
[F] each line a battle scar, each word a [C] piece of art
[G] In this loathsome trade [F] of love and life
[C] I find my truth in [G] strife.

(Verse-2)
[C] Walk through the valleys [G] of despair
[F] Shadows of sorrow [C] everywhere
[G] Yet, in this darkness, [F] I’m unafraid
[C] Embracing this [G] loathsome trade

(Chorus)
[C] Reading the tattered pages [G] of my soul
[F] Each tear a story, each sigh a [C] silent toll
[G] In this loathsome trade [F] of love and fear
[C] I find my strength [G] right here.

The Band’s Favorite Fan:

The band’s favorite fan is a young woman named Emily Thompson. Emily discovered Loathsome Trade during a particularly challenging period in her life. Their song “Tattered Pages” resonated with her deeply, helping her find strength and courage in her adversities. Emily says, “Loathsome Trade doesn’t just make music; they create anthems for survival. They’re my favorite band because their songs are raw, real, and resonate with my soul. They’ve given me the strength to embrace the loathsome trade of life and find beauty within.”