After a move to London was put on ice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Irish duo Twin Diver found themselves in the capital armed with just a bass guitar and midi controller. It was this pivot, from live aspirations to writing, that led to their newest release ‘Television’.
The band’s first offering in 2 years follows ‘When You’re Around’ which is an altogether brighter affair, with vibrant synth swells and long-winding vocals that are reminiscent of the likes of Chapel Club and The Drums.
Similarities are to be found between the band’s earlier work and ‘Televisions’, with Johnny Marr Rickenbacker guitar licks and 80s led drum machines, but their latest venture is braver, bolder and more sombre.
In the band’s own words they explain – “The track delves into how people want to feel special and the pursuit of that feeling. I think everyone has a strange thought process around needing to feel important, almost a case of not caring what people think of you as long as it’s you they’re thinking of. As people in general, we have a very precarious sense of self.”
Twin Diver’s ‘Televisions is Out Now – stream here.
