The Twerps (Melbourne, Australia)
Published 19 months ago
Not to be confused with the similarly named Wisconsin variety band.
- Text by Dazed Digital
The Twerps, formed in late 2008 are spearheading Melbourne's lo-fi scene with their unabashed simplicity. We speak to guitarist/vocalist Marty Frawley and drummer Patrick O'Neill about their distinctly Antipodean sound and their excitement for Avatar.
Q&A
What's
... your description of your sound?
Pat: 3 parts Australian, 1 part New Zealand or somewhere thereabouts.
Marty: What Pat said.
... so special about you then?
Marty: Probably Rick's style.
... your tip for 2010?
Pat: A band will be inspired by a Flying Nun band.
Marty: Avatar is here!
... the story behind your name?
Pat: We thought it was the best adjective to describe us as a whole.
Marty: Not what Pat said!
... your worst vice?
Pat: Besides alcohol & cigarettes?
Marty: Acting like a child.
... your dream musical collaboration?
Pat: Paul Kelly.
Marty: Alexander Henry
... on your stereo?
Pat: Right now it's the Kurt Vile - Huntchback EP
Marty: Right now I'm in bed... but when i get up.. The Moles!!!
... best advice?
Pat: Always keep a spare pair of undies behind your knee.
Marty: Don't ask Pat for advice!
... your secret?
Pat: The bulge behind my right knee is a spare pair of undies.
Marty: Ritalin
... the one thing you'd kill for?
Pat: A ride in Jan Terri's limousine.
Marty: Some lunch
... your vision of the future?
Marty: Avatar
The Twerps EP out now on Chapter Music
