JJ AND THE A'S release their first EP, aptly titled “Rhetoric of Trash,” featuring 12 songs exploring themes of post-colonial moral decay and capitalist overconsumption, while maintaining a certain originality. This album delves into a more subtle sound, with humming melodies and sometimes dissonant synths, all while evoking a classic Southern California punk style. Influences from classic 80s punk, such as T.S.O.L. and REDD KROSS, are present, with even a touch of old-school hardcore seeping into some tracks. This album clearly illustrates how the band carves its own path, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact style.