Transient Songs is based in Seattle, Washington, and releases music on the boutique label Indian Casino Records.
[1] Originally a duo with Andy Gassaway from Lawrence, Kansas on bass and slide guitar, the two released their first EP, Plantation to Your Youth in 2008 to acclaimed reviews.
Reviews also noted the density of the music, akin to British rock fuzz forerunners The Jesus and Mary Chain.
[2] Prior to Transient Songs, Frum played in a myriad of obscure yet respected North Texas garage bands such as Grit and HassleHorse (An extensive history on this scene: Haltom City Nights: An Oral History was written by music journalist Ken Shimamoto in 2009).
The album brought more arrangements in the form of cello and violin and received strong reviews and was featured in Paste's "Best of What's Next" column.