Exclusive Interview: Trashy Annie
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Trashy Annie has never been one to play it safe, and her latest release proves it tenfold. Taking on Buckcherry’s infamous “Crazy Bitch”—a song as notorious as it is iconic—she doesn’t just cover it, she hijacks it, revs the engine, and takes it for a joyride straight through the backroads of outlaw country and punk-infused rock.
Where Buckcherry’s original leaned into sleaze and shock value, Annie’s version feels like reclamation—raw, raucous, and dripping with her brand of unapologetic swagger. It’s unfiltered, unpolished in the best way, and packed with the kind of attitude that makes you want to crank it up until your neighbours complain.
What makes this cover really work is Annie herself. She’s not afraid of the grit—she thrives in it. Her delivery blends dive-bar grit with punk snarl and outlaw country twang, making the track uniquely hers without scrubbing away its dangerous edge. It’s a gutsy move to take on a song with such a controversial reputation, but Trashy Annie doesn’t just meet that challenge—she stomps all over it in her boots.
Coming off the buzz of fan-favorites like “Sugar” and “Some Strange,” this release further cements Annie’s role as one of Austin’s loudest, proudest rock outlaws. She’s carving her lane with a crowbar, bending genres, smashing expectations, and making sure everyone knows she’s here to stay.
At the end of the day, “Crazy Bitch” is more than just another track in Annie’s catalog—it’s a statement. A middle finger to the idea that certain songs or sounds are off-limits. A battle cry for owning your chaos, your mess, your wild side. Trashy Annie doesn’t just sing this one—she lives it.
So if you’re looking for something polished and pretty, keep walking. But if you want a version of “Crazy Bitch” that’s loud, gritty, rebellious, and impossible to ignore, Trashy Annie’s got you covered. And trust me—you’re gonna want to hear this one with the volume all the way up.
We spoke to Trashy Annie about their journey so far.
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(Trashy) Annie, congrats on the new single “Crazy Bitch.” I loved this song when it was originally released by Buck Cherry. Why this song? And how does it resonate with you? What do fans think when they hear this for the first time?
Trashy Annie: Thanks for the time!
How does “Crazy Bitch” resonate with me? I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking, “this song is written by a dude who has no idea how to fuck.” So, I fixed it!
We loved your recent single “Some Strange,” how do you feel “Some Strange” and “Crazy Bitch” represent you as an artist?
‘Some Strange’ Feature by Odyssey Magazine
Trashy Annie: Early on a lot of people wanted to give me their opinions of how I should craft my image and sound. I was pushed to be a solo artist with an acoustic guitar. We got kicked out of the Cactus Theater in Lubbock for performing a song with explicit lyrics.
Despite these early speed bumps, I think our evolution as a band has been really positive and I like that we’re now compared more to Kid Rock than Loretta Lynn.
How would you describe your sound to new listeners? What do you think sets you apart?
Trashy Annie: Someone recently said that we have “Lyrics that chew glass and spit glitter”. If there’s a better way to articulate what we’re doing, I sure as hell haven’t found it.
Covers vs originals - it’s a huge debate amongst our writers. Is there a different creative process with a cover?
Trashy Annie: A well-crafted and rehearsed cover tune is a nod to the original artist and provides a cool reward to new fans who may be at our show for the first time. I like the look of recognition that people close to the stage get in their eyes with a song that they know but didn’t expect to hear.
“Crazy Bitch” was a song that I worked through in my head for a few months because it’s got a lot of “baggage” and I wanted to make sure I was ready to fight for this song before we went to the studio to record it. The FCC hates it on the airwaves, Meta and TikTok throttle it because it uses the “b” word, and YouTube placed an age warning to anyone under 18 who wants to watch the music video to say nothing of the fact that the original was so misogynistic that my Producers were shocked with my desire to go on this journey.
I’ve now recorded three covers and in each one the creative process gave me a fun challenge and a lot of satisfaction, even though they weren’t my songs originally. “Me ‘n Julio” we sped up to breakneck speed and added a Punk fiddle to it, “Drift Away” was a childhood favorite of mine and we added some rock and roll to Otis’s original, finally “Crazy Bitch” because I felt strongly that ‘if you wanna have fun, fuck a crazy bitch”.
How do you feel your life has shaped you into the artist we are hearing on your latest singles and upcoming album compared to your first album, “Sticks and Stones”?
Trashy Annie: Last year we played in almost half of the states in America. I’ve developed callouses from the tens of thousands of miles we’ve put on our van. I’ve seen new places, engaged with fans and opened my mind to lots of different musical styles - New Orleans Jazz, Death Metal, Jenee Fleenor’s fiddle that can uniquely bridge classic country and the new “Nashville Country”. I’ve learned to appreciate 1970s Punk.
This has all shaped my life and made me a better, more empathetic musician. Exploring genres and ignoring outside criticism have become tenets that I lean on.
Social Media has also influenced my writing because nearly every guide or subreddit will tell you to research trends and copy them for the most engagement and fastest adoption but that’s the LAST thing I wanted to do with my new album, “LET IT KILL YOU”. Instead, I want a listener to feel like they have a mix tape that their best friend made for them. Rock, check. Country, check, Punk, check. Hip Hop, check.
Are there any moments or achievements from your career so far that you’re most proud of?
Trashy Annie: Boobs
In the last 12 months we’ve been rapidly building up a fan base in the motorcycle world and the people that we meet at rallies have cracked the code on what it means to have a great time. Both men and women in the biker community are comfortable in their own skin and that makes performing for them extra special.
It’s been at these rallies that I’ve begun to get an interesting request: Boob Signatures!
And with the power of social media, fans in new cities where we haven’t ever played before are showing up to hear us for the first time and know to ask me to sign their boobs.
Which do you prefer, the creative process or live performance? Or do you enjoy both equally?
Trashy Annie: My studio is a place where I disappear for hours because time doesn’t exist for me there. Performing fills me with a joy that I never knew existed - and I’m about to turn 50!
It sounds so ridiculous now, but it was just 5 years ago that I taught myself how to play the guitar. During that process I also had to learn how to play that guitar while singing, and then singing and standing up, and then singing and standing up and looking out at the audience and not at my fingers. Casual fans take for granted just how difficult it is to go from strumming a guitar around a campfire to putting on a raucous show every single night when out on tour. I can’t get enough of it.
Fun insider fact: our band watches film of every prior night’s performance just like a football team would because we’re always looking to improve. Without a doubt, being on stage and performing is where I am happiest.
As an up and coming artist, a lot of people at a show are hearing your music for the first time. How do you connect with them when sound quality is so different from venue to venue and they may not be able to hear or understand the nuance of your lyrics?
Trashy Annie: A couple of years ago I set out to learn how set lists can be ideally crafted for a show - fast, slow, ballads, anthems, stories. You’re right, so many people are still hearing our music for the first time. That’s why I work hard to build a show that isn’t sonically monotonous.
When you see our band for the first time you’ll (hopefully) feel energized, engaged and accepted. While I’ve put a lot of time into my lyrics, a live performance is never going to be the place where a new listener will connect with nuance. Rather, I want the end of a Trashy Annie show to feel like you just rode the most insane roller coaster, your hair is standing on end and you’re buzzing from the energy that the whole room shared together for 90 minutes.
We see your face every time we log into social media these days because you’re on this upcoming season (49) of Survivor on CBS. Holy Cow! In a couple of sentences and without giving away any secrets, how was it???
Trashy Annie: My family and I watch this show together when I’m home. When Jeff looked into the camera and said, “Do you have what it takes?” I was filled with romantic thoughts about how great it could be. The reality is, living on an island is not romantic. Rather, it’s akin to what Tom Hanks experienced on “Castaway” - it is HARD. And I’d do it again without a moment’s hesitation!
“Crazy B*tch” is available now on all major streaming platforms
