Straight off the bat here and with no preamble, Twin City are undoubtedly one of the UK’s most exciting Indie Rock ’n’ Roll bands on the new music scene right now.
Based in Bristol and consisting of Welsh brothers Louis (Vocals/Guitar) and Toby Ellis (Drums), Conor Feeney (Bass), and Pete Refson (Guitars), Twin City were formed in 2021 and wasted no time in releasing their debut single ‘Shake The Walls’ (August 2021) with an accompanying music video which gained instant traction receiving over 10k views on YouTube in its first week of release along with multiple airplays on BBC Radio and Amazing Radio UK & US.
The band’s second single ‘Looking Glass’ was released in May 2022 and was quickly picked as BBC Uploader’s ‘Big New Sound’ receiving a full week of prime time airplay on BBC radio.
2022 further saw Twin City release their self titled debut EP which contained 4 tracks including the previously mentioned single ‘Looking Glass’ plus 3 other tracks which further sought to build excitement amongst industry peers and fans concerning this band.
Other notable timeline events include Twin City’s debut gig selling out in under 24 hours forcing a venue upgrade which also sold out 24 hours later and the band's second ever gig being as main support to The Lathums in front of a 1000 strong sold out crowd at Bristol's Trinity Centre.
The band’s third single release of ‘Solid Gold’ was released on 15th Sept 2023 to much critical acclaim.
“These newcomers took the indie scene by storm which quickly established them as a must-see for many listeners. Their nostalgic Britpop-esqe sound gave them some start to their musical venture… seemingly landing on a winning formula immediately.” - RGM
“Twin City is a band on the rise, and ‘Solid Gold’ is the anthem that solidifies their place in the music world.” - ARUNA RIVER
“With its glittering hooks, soaring atmosphere, and anthemic vocals layered throughout, they are returning to the fold with one of their most impactful cuts to date here.” - MYSTIC SONS on ‘Solid Gold’
"It's a no-nonsense rock n roll tune with a message of positivity and self belief. This quartet is once again proving their worth, seamlessly blending indie and rock and roll influences." - FAME MAG on ‘Solid Gold’
Entering 2024 with a new found focus and even more determination to take on the world by storm, March 2024 saw Twin City signing a record deal with the ever expanding indie label; Bubblebrain Records and the two are now gearing up for the first official release from the band on the label - ‘I Feel Alive’.
‘I Feel Alive’ is a track that resonates throughout with its reverberations of fuzzing and snarling guitars, the vocals edgy and provocative drawing the listener in as the drums begin to pound and thrash, the pace building into a crescendo with that blistering rousing chorus hook. This is a stadium sized anthem if ever we heard one!
The band have said of the track:
“‘I Feel Alive’ is a song about having an undeniable magnetism with someone who ends up being bad for you, and although the process of eventually getting them out of your life is hard, you can’t help but feel exhilarated by it all.
‘I Feel Alive’ was written and composed collaboratively by Twin City and was recorded at J&J Studios in Bristol and was Mixed & Produced by Tom Smith (Holy Youth Movement / The Pleasure Dome) and Mastered by James Trevascus at Invada Studios, Bristol.
With a string of sold out shows, festival appearances, and high profile support slots, including shows with The View, Twin Atlantic, The Royston Club, The K's, The Coral, Bilk, The Lightning Seeds, Sea Power, Gallus and many more, Twin City are definitely a band worth keeping on your radar.