The band's debut EP 'Back To Nothing' is subtly influenced by dance, industrial and lo-fi music of the 80s and 90s, adorned with distinctive, hooky pop melodies. The new EP includes previously released singles “Breath”, “Miss Yesterday” and title track “Back to Nothing”, all receiving notable support from BBC 6 Music, So Young Magazine, The Independent, DIY Magazine, Rough Trade, The Line Of Best Fit, amongst others.
The songs on Oslo Twins' debut EP vary in mood from the danceable anthem “Miss Yesterday” to the rhythmic and otherwordly “Basilica”, all connected by a sense of distant places and the tension between unity and isolation.
Recruiting the likes of Harry Furniss from Bingo Fury (cornet) and Tom Connolly (violin) of the band Quade to contribute to the recordings, the 'Back To Nothing' EP showcases Oslo Twins’ distinctive amalgamation of sounds; organ, fiddle and vibraphone all complimenting ethereal and danceable synths and Claudia Vulliamy's vocals which move seamlessly between delicate and intimate sections to more intense and powerful segments.
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With lo-fi, dream-pop and trip-hop influences, Oslo Twins' new single "Breath" is teeming with quiet passion.
Produced, mixed and engineered by Ali Chant, the track signals the release of the band's debut EP, due for release on Fascination Street Records later this year.
Held together by a sharp, addictive electronic drum beat, "Breath" hints toward insomnia and dread, but with a sense of acceptance coming from the gentle and complex rhythms of the track and the softness of the wistful call and response vocals.
The track features Harry Furniss from Bingo Fury (cornet) and Tom Connolly from rising Bristol group Quade (violin), whose instruments bring the track into its progression from its intimate verses to its shimmering, heady ending.
lyrics
I take a deep breath in and let the air sit tight
I swim with memories here deep in your blue eyes
You wait on the other side
You wait till I’m feeling right
You wait full of love to give
All while you live your life
From that silk under the moon
Now it’s dark inside
You take my breath away
(I want it back but you keep it anyway)
You take my breath away
(I want it back but you keep it anyway)
Midnight around my neck, it’s such a lurid light
I know you’re here somewhere, I’m tryna stay alive
You wait on the other side
You wait till I’m feeling right
You wait full of love to give
All while you live your life
While you live your life
You take my breath away
(I want it back but you keep it anyway)
You take my breath away
(I want it back but you keep it anyway)
You take my breath away
credits
from Back To Nothing,
track released April 6, 2023
Written by Eric Davies & Claudia Vulliamy
Tom Connolly on violin and Harry Furniss on cornet.
My God, this is great music. They’re just killing it! The rhythm section knows how to get it done. Looking forward to to more from these folks. The Ghost of Haggis Wampovich
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