Named Best of 2007 by MTV's Logo channel, Telling on Trixie is a New York City rock band created from a partnership of opposites- the introverted guitarist and the extroverted lead singer who bring out the best in one another to create something bigger than themselves. On their self-titled, debut album, you can hear the seamless result of two very different people joining together to create music with skill and passion – and it's music that is already substantially impacting listeners.  This band tells you it's OK to sass your ex, to get out of the bad relationship, to not do your homework, to make mistakes, to let go and have some fun.  They tell you that everyone is taking everything too G.D. serious.  At their live shows they tell you to be present, identify, and get out of your head.   They are telling you that even the loudest of guys sometimes feels like hiding; even the shyest of guys can play rock music on huge stages for rowdy fans.  And this February, they play live on Sirius Radio for 3 million listeners, their biggest audience to date.

Their exposure blossomed with their first video, for “Halfway Back to Sane,” featuring America's Next Top Model star Jade Cole.   The video is featured on music video programming worldwide, now in its 6th week on the MTV Logo Click List Top Ten Videos.  The debut album has spun on hundreds of stations nationwide, ranking as high as #2 on several stations' College Music Journal Top 30 charts. 

Telling on Trixie is born from the partnership of lead singer Derek Nicoletto and guitarist Brad Small.  Derek is the self-described “loudmouth” of the partnership, the one out front, promoting the band any way he can.  Brad is the more introverted of the two, the one who keeps Derek's flights of fancy grounded, the one who can talk about musical gear for hours, the one who's guitar sets the musical tone for the band.  But to simply label Derek as “loud” and Brad as “quiet” does not sufficiently tell the story.  As Derek explains, “I look to Brad to keep me in check.  I tend to go overboard and run myself down.  He's really calm and can take things over while I recuperate.  Also, sometimes it's better for him to talk to our bandmates in rehearsals because I tend to get in the way with ‘constant yapping.'”

Derek grew up in a musical environment – his Dad was a drummer in the Turtles (“Happy Together”), but Derek shunned his father's music and recalls fondly his first musical duet; singing the Barbara Streisand/Donna Summer disco classic, “Enough Is Enough” with his mother.  (Derek sang the Streisand part.)  Brad grew up in a different environment (his father was a financial advisor), but he too fell deeply in love with music (the first music he remembers impacting him was the Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack and Kiss), with the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix becoming musical touchstones for him.

Derek Nicoletto and Brad Small's partnership had its first experience in the band funk/jam based Trixie's Itch.  In 2006, they began in a new direction.  Spotting the potential, Platinum-selling producer Jamie Siegel (Taking Back Sunday, Joss Stone, Lauryn Hill) spearheaded the debut album project.

After awarding “Angels Fall and “Orion's Light” with Honorable Mentions, Billboard Magazine's Songwriting Panel said of Telling on Trixie, “Interesting themes and catchy grooves...the talent is obvious.”

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Discography
∑ Telling on Trixie (self-titled debut release) (2007)
∑ “Halfway Back to Sane” Maxi-Single and Remixes by the Passengerz, Rob Keith, DJ Gomi (2007)
∑ MMC12 Compilation CD – featured artist
∑ FMQB Fall Compilation CD – Featured Artist with Velvet Revolver, Kings of Leon

   
 

SELECTED PRESS

“Worthy of all the national exposure they're getting, Telling on Trixie gives new meaning to HOT AC.” 
- Larry Flick, Sirius Radio Host

“Interesting themes, catchy grooves...the talent is obvious.”
- Billboard Magazine Songwriting Panel

A “Pick of the Week.”
New York City's Q104.3's Jonathan Clarke

“A CDBaby Success Story”  - Derek Sivers, CDBaby

"Truly spine-tingling at times...there is enough soul in the vocals and depth in the songwriting that these songs do come off as a little bit more than just catchy anthemic rock, making Telling on Trixie a band to keep an eye on in the future."  
Soul of RocknRoll.com

“Telling on Trixie is what MPMF is all about - creative and smart.”  
Sean, Director of Cincinnati's Midpoint Music Festival

"In a short time this band has already begun to build an impressive musical pedigree.”
 C.W. Ross, Indie Music Stop.com

"I really love this band. This is so much better than Avril Lavigne's latest, not to mention less melodramatic.  Nicoletto has the presence that many classic singers have.  He reminds me a great deal of Paul Rodgers when it comes to versatility and soulfulness but that shouldn't downplay the band as they have ably created a well rounded backdrop for his voice.  If you are looking for something new that will instantly grab you and make you want to sing along then you should check this band out."
Infuze Magazine

“#3 on our CMJ Top 30 and the best we've heard in years.” 
WMHB, Maine's Alternative Radio

“CMJ is upon us.  Amidst all the mayhem, a few are worth checking out.  Telling on Trixie is one of them.”
Indie Sounds New York

“A solid combination of crunchy rock, power pop, and organ-fed soul, Telling on Trixie's debut album comes out roaring with "Halfway Back to Sane" and "Dumb Boy." The two songs powerfully describe the two sides of the heartache coin. Derek Nicoletto's vocal flair puts one in mind of soulful rock singers like David Bowie and Chris Robinson. He sings with heart and soul and you can still understand all the words...the band's best work is excellent and it's no surprise these New York indie rockers are getting themselves some TV licensing spots and prestigious gigs.”  Indie Round-Up by Jon Sobel