Trout's vocals have been compared to Siouxsie Sioux, Deborah Harry, Dale Bozzio, Lene Lovich, Exene Cervenka and Jewel.
Brooke Trout peforms with The Red Herring for a sound that has been compared to X-Ray Spex, Dead Kennedys, Mr. Bungle and X. The Red Herring consist of multi-instrumentalists David Perea, Dave Strauss and special guests.
Brooke Trout was nominated for the 2007 All Access Music Awards show in three categories including Best female guitarist (Rock, Melodic Blues), Best female guitarist (Pop, Alternative), and Best songwriter!