In mid-2025, the little-known band Lady Twostar posted a TikTok featuring their debut single, ‘Fortunes Found’. Nearly half a million views later, the comments were rife with ‘remember me when you’re famous’ and remarks alike… Now, almost a year since their first release, their debut EP is here, so does it live up to the hype?
‘Fortunes Found’ starts off the EP. It’s a provocative track, whether that be thought or image; it’s deliberate and lovingly written. Don’t let that distort your idea of the track; it’s grungey and dark, written in only a way an overly aware, tortured mind could, but with care and consideration in each word. It’s easy to leave this track thinking it’s going to be the highlight of the album, but then the infectious riff of ‘Muddy Waters’ plays and their skilful pen prevails as we traverse the dizzying headspace of a tortured poet.
The band’s 70’s rock influences are loud and clear in the next track, ‘Abattoir.’ Packed with anger, Jake Sweetman’s guitar sets the tone straight away. It’s punchy and fleshed out with backing vocals from Charlie Thirkettle. Andrew Johnston’s timeless voice sits over an acoustic guitar in ‘Paint It Gold,’ a melodic ballad that shows the band’s range as a band. It’s striking how they sound so modern and familiar yet so timeless and fresh. The last track, ‘Remembered My Lines,’ is the most introspective. The reflection on the performance of life creates a song fit for The Truman Show. It’s honest, intense and beautifully crafted, a perfect end to the album.
It’s normally hard to grasp a full idea of a band’s potential with just an EP, but Lady Twostar’s was evident from their first release and only echoed by The Great Planes. I will be placing my bets on this band.
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