Royal Trux

American rock duo formed by Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema; celebrated and polarising for deconstructing rock with noise, blues and experimental techniques, notably on Twin Infinitives.

Formed by Neil Hagerty (ex-Pussy Galore) and Jennifer Herrema; heavily influenced by Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Captain Beefheart, Faust and Pere Ubu; associated in reviews with the US underground scene and Drag City; Twin Infinitives is frequently cited as their landmark and a polarising masterpiece. Reviews also note reported past heroin use as part of the band's mythology (as discussed in multiple reviews).

DeBaser reviews present Royal Trux as an influential, divisive duo that deconstructed rock with noise, blues and experimental approaches. Twin Infinitives is repeatedly called their masterpiece (and also lectured as unlistenable) — reactions are polarised but respectful. Many reviews highlight influences from Stones, Hendrix, Beefheart, Faust, Pere Ubu and links to Pussy Galore/Jon Spencer. Their work is framed as deliberate, raw, often drug-glossed, and historically significant to underground rock.

For:Fans of experimental/noise rock, avant blues, underground 90s rock listeners