The Twerps are certainly not what it says on the tin, unless in Australia 'Twerps' means something different?. Formed in Melbourne in late 2008 the band have toured consistently to where they have now reached the point of following up their 2011 self-titled debut album with 2015’s ‘Range Anxiety’
This is a fine record that after just a few plays grows and grows into an album that just stays in your mind so much that you find yourself humming the tunes when not even listening to to record! Much like Big Star jamming with Sonic Youth and The Shins the songs on Range Anxiety are instantly re-playable.
It is a magic sound that they have captured. There are the guest appearances on the record but it’s the base of the band that brings the songs to the table. Marty Frawley - Guitar/Vocals, Jules McFarlane - Guitar/Vocals, Alex Macfarlane - Drums/Vocals and Gus Lord – Bass.
As singer-guitarist Julia McFarlane explains, "The title Range Anxiety is both descriptive and comic. The album at times feels like it was built on uncertainties; some purely practical and some emotional obstacles were present around the start of writing." Twerps are a very collaborative band, with most songs being written in rehearsal rooms. "Obviously, we write the lyrics separately, but the band is best when everyone is being creative,"
Once the sun is out this spring, it’s going to be hard to get this record off the car cd player or, the turntable at home as you bounce around the room to an album full of life.
The record is out now via Merge Records and the band are on a massive tour including SXSW. UK dates are below. Do not miss this band!!
Pete
9/11
1. House Keys
2. I Don't Mind
3. Back to You
4. Stranger
5. New Moves
6. White as Snow
7. Shoulders
8. Simple Feelings
9. Adrenaline
10. Fern Murderers
11. Cheap Education
12. Love at First Sight
13. Empty Road
UK Dates
May 15 Brighton, UK – The Great Escape
May 16 Bristol, UK – Start the Bus
May 17 Manchester, UK – The Eagle
May 18 London, UK – Shacklewell Arms
Full OZ U.S and Euro Dates Here