Someone recommended I check out this band called 'The Twerps' so I spotified them and couldn't believe my ears. I knew they were Aussies and that was the biggest surprise while listening. The reason was this... I thought I was listening to a Flying Nun compilation album. It turns out that is where they get their inspiration and they earn all the respect from the label in return. They are a combination of The Clean, The Verlaines and The Bats (in fact, you can add The Chills to the list). There is a sporting rivalry between us in New Zealand and the Aussies across the ditch, however, we have a mutual respect when it comes to music. I'm loving so much from over there at present (Courtney Barnett being the obvious favourite) and it's great to know there is an Aussie band that proudly reproduces the sound of our greatest indie label. The Twerps are proof that the Aussies are cool. Oh, one exception, their cricket team. Any non-Australian cricket fan will know exactly what I mean.
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