Trepid is a band that was only born ten months ago. Members May May Bryant (vocalist), Turner Chastain (rhythm guitar), J. Ben Turk (lead guitar), John Bellerjeau (bass), and Ethan Houseman (drums) talk about how a magical meeting brought them together — and why they knew Athens was the right place to shape their own sound and technique within the 80s and 90s shoegaze genre. With bands like My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and The Mary Chain, Slowdive, and Catherine Wheel laying the foundation, Trepid took what they could from those influences and left the rest behind, replacing it with their own multi-layered, melodic, and boisterous vocals that push through the instrumental side of their message.
I was surprised — and honestly impressed — when I talked with these young musicians. Take a hard listen to May May, Turner, and J. Ben. They’ll let you in, if you do.
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Show AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then.
SEASON: 4. Episode 36
Length: 42:53
PUBLISHED: May 16, 2025
Updated Weekly on Thursday
Recording Engineer: Kayla Dover
Recorded at Tweed Recording Audio Production School
Produced by The Lightroom Athens.
Photo and Camera: Morena Bueno
Executive Producers: Guillermo Zouain and Wendy Muñiz
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