Vanishing Twin are an English, London-based experimental trio, founded in 2015. The group is led by singer and guitarist Cathy Lucas, formerly a member of Fanfarlo,[1] and have released four albums: Choose Your Own Adventure (2016), The Age of Immunology (2019), Ookii Gekkou (2021), and "Afternoon X" (2023). The band's name refers to the fetal absorption of Lucas's twin during pregnancy.
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Experimental |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | www |
The band consists of Cathy Lucas on vocals, Valentina Magaletti on drums (whose credits include Bat for Lashes and Gruff Rhys’ Neon Neon project),[2] and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin).[3][4] Lucas was previously a member of Fanfarlo.[3] "The group’s cosmopolitan membership initially reflected its mission to synthesize psychedelic traditions around the globe, from tropicalía to kosmische rock."[2] Their sound has been compared to the band Stereolab and is described as Brazilian psych-jazz as well as a psychedelic, experimental pop ensemble.[2]
In 2016 their debut album, Choose Your Own Adventure, was released on Soundway Records.[3] In 2017, they released the EP Dream By Numbers.[3] Their second album, The Age of Immunology, was released in 2019 on Fire Records.[3][5] On 15 October 2021, they released their third album, Ookii Gekkou, again on Fire Records.[6]
Discography edit
Albums
- Choose Your Own Adventure (2016)
- The Age of Immunology (2019)
- Ookii Gekkou (2021)
- Afternoon X (2023)[7]
EPs
- Dream by Numbers (2017)
- Between Magic & Machines (2018)
References edit
- ^ "Vanishing Twin | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Vanishing Twin: The Age of Immunology". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- ^ a b c d e "Featured Artist: Vanishing Twin". M. London: Performing Right Society. 2017-06-05. ISSN 0309-0019. OCLC 1053042831. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ^ "Vanishing Twin: The Age of Immunology". Pitchfork.
- ^ Spice, Anton (March 12, 2019). "Vanishing Twin lament lost futures on astral new album The Age Of Immunology". Thevinylfactory.com.
- ^ "Ookii Gekkou, by Vanishing Twin". Vanishing Twin.
- ^ "Vanishing Twin - Afternoon X - Reviews - Album of The Year". Albumoftheyear.org. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
External links edit
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