The Twits
On its second album of 2023, the London trio looks to enliven its bookish, deadpan indie rock formula.
On its second album of 2023, the London trio looks to enliven its bookish, deadpan indie rock formula.
Thickening the sound since May’s Tracey Denim has paid dividends for Bar Italia on The Twits, an album of great texture and detail. The mournful “Twist” piles layer upon layer as the winding guitars finally give way to a huge, fuzzy midpoint.
Thickening the sound since May’s Tracey Denim has paid dividends for Bar Italia on The Twits, an album of great texture and detail. The mournful “Twist” piles layer upon layer as the winding guitars finally give way to a huge, fuzzy midpoint.
On the buzzy bar italia's second album in six months, they explore new strains of rock while staying true to their scuzz.
On the buzzy bar italia's second album in six months, they explore new strains of rock while staying true to their scuzz.
All those who lapped up ‘Tracey Denim’ will be satisfied here. ‘The Twits’ may yet charm a few more besides.
All those who lapped up ‘Tracey Denim’ will be satisfied here. ‘The Twits’ may yet charm a few more besides.
bar italia's second album on Matador this year is at its best where the individual ideas of its three members intersect.
bar italia's second album on Matador this year is at its best where the individual ideas of its three members intersect.
Not content with only releasing their nervy Matador debut Tracey Denim this year, bar italia venture into fuzzy, clanging britpop on their s...
Not content with only releasing their nervy Matador debut Tracey Denim this year, bar italia venture into fuzzy, clanging britpop on their s...
In art, in politics, and in everything in between on this planet, the glue that holds it all together is conviction. If you say outlandish things but are
In art, in politics, and in everything in between on this planet, the glue that holds it all together is conviction. If you say outlandish things but are
There’s a swagger to the best songs on the indie trio’s second album in six months – until the tempo drops
There’s a swagger to the best songs on the indie trio’s second album in six months – until the tempo drops
the twits by bar italia album review by Andy Steiner for Northern Transmissions. The UK band's full-length is now out via Matador Records
the twits by bar italia album review by Andy Steiner for Northern Transmissions. The UK band's full-length is now out via Matador Records