Trotsky Icepick

A west-coast band praised for playful, lighthearted songs; reviewed positively on DeBaser for Poison Summer.

Review names key members Vitus Mataré and Kjehl Johansen; the band is associated with the west coast scene and released material including Baby on SST (as referenced in the review).

The single provided review praises Trotsky Icepick for playful, lighthearted, and deceptively strong pop-inflected songs. The reviewer highlights a Californian, carefree sensibility and recommends the original 1986 track ordering for Poison Summer. Key members named are Vitus Mataré and Kjehl Johansen; the band is associated with SST and west-coast scenes.

For:Listeners who enjoy playful, west-coast pop/indie with ironic, lighthearted songwriting.