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Early praise for Twen:
“Nashville-via-Boston duo Twen grew out of the DIY punk scene. The band have maintained that scrappy sensibility…[on ‘Waste’], lead vocalist Jane Fitzsimmons shouts over an extremely catchy but hard-hitting melody, “I make you wanna be someone. I make you want to waste it, I make you wanna waste some time.” The harmonies kind of remind me of early Tegan And Sara with a fuzzy edge.” - Stereogum
"’Waste’ is an arresting introduction to Twen’s genre-defying sound, blending elements of psych rock and dream pop to make a sunny and energetic mélange, like surf rock a la Sunflower Bean. Theirs is the kind of timeless rock that leaves room for introspection and escapism both, conjuring infectious hooks without ever sacrificing texture." - Paste
“[‘Waste’ is a’] catchy debut singles” - Brooklyn Vegan
"It’s rare to find a band this fully-formed from the start, which is precisely why Twen feels so essential." -Uproxx
“TWEN show they are clearly a band to keep an eye on with ‘Waste.’" - Substream
Nashville by-way-of Boston DIY punk scene band Twen recently released a massive debut single “Waste” which earned praise from the likes of NPR,Stereogum, Paste, Brooklyn Vegan, Uproxx, Under The Radar and more. They also announced their signing to Frenchkiss, and are about to embark on a support tour with White Reaper. Today, they share another new track, the stunning “Holy River” which was written as an ode to Nashville and its nature after the band moved there from Boston. Check out the song and watch the music video for it HERE.
Having released nothing more than a live EP from the band’s debut performance in a Boston basement, Twen - lead by Jane Fitzsimmons and guitarist Ian Jones - has been re-defining what a touring band looks like in an age of homogeneous pop crafted for streaming consumption. The band has been on the road non-stop touring for the past two years, perfecting a raw and mesmerizing live show - a feat few bands can muster without a proper release. With DIY at the core of the band’s ethos, the two Twen masterminds have run Airbnbs while touring, played in exchange for skydiving, screen printed self-designed merch items by hand, and booked their own tours. With touring now defining how a rock band can earn keep in 2019, Twen represents a refreshing antidote in an increasingly digital world.
Though unabashedly indie rock, Twen’s songs genre-bend from shoe-gaze-sized walls of sound to Beatle-esque call-and-response vocal harmonies. While Jones’ delicate finger-picking patterns ring through fuzz and distortion, combining folk roots with in-your-face rock; Fitzsimmons’ voice weaves through guitar lines with Cocteau Twin’s inspired flair, giving breath of ethereal mysticism to any club show. The often fragmented and stream-of-consciousness lyrics are intensified by countless infectious melodies that are as timeless as they are simple.
Tour dates
6/13: Toledo, OH – Ottawa Tavern*
6/14: Lansing, MI – The Loft*
6/15: Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s*
6/16: Buffalo, NY – Rec Room*
6/18: Lancaster, PA – The Kaleidoscope*
6/19: Asbury Park, NJ – The Wonder Bar*
6/20: Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool (headline) ^
6/21: Amityville, NY – Amityville Music Hall*
6/22: Somerville, MA – Once Ballroom
6/23: Baltimore, MD – Ottobar*
6/25: Raleigh, NC – Kings*
6/26: Asheville, NC – The Mothlight*
6/27: Athens, GA – Rooftop@ Georgia Theatre
6/29: Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall*
6/30: Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village
* with White Reaper
^ with special guests Miss June
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