Review | The New Twenty’s – Inside Out EP

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The New Twentys is a three piece indie pop band made up of Chris Bourne and brothers Harry and Jim Morris. Having met through the London live scene, the trio migrated to Cornwall to write and produce what is now their debut EP, ‘Inside Out’.

From the opening strains of the title track, it’s clear that The New Twentys are something very special. With a riff that wouldn’t be out of place in a Little Comets song, the mid tempo calypso vibe feels like dipping your toes in the pool on a hot day. Lyrically ‘Inside Out’ is a song about missing the heartbreak of breaking up with someone because it was your last link to them. Despite the sadness in the lyrics, the track is elegant in its simplicity. With acoustic and keyboard used to accentuate the notes and playful bass, the beauty is in the lead guitar with its staccato plucking adding depth to a track which bounces along with the sparse percussion.

‘I Never’ plays with a hint of that Manchester sound that was rampant through the 90’s. This is especially prominent in the drums in terms of the way they’re played and the production on them. As the track builds, piano and acoustic guitar entwine with the plucked electric guitar to create the feeling of a festival moment.

‘You Got Me Good’ races in next and brings the sound back up to date. Sounding like a cut from a Bleachers record, the drums keep things racing along while the stabbing keys and sunny guitar riffs worm their way in to your heart. The melodies that play over the top add to the euphoria and create an instant classic.

‘Don’t Be So Lonely’ let’s the acoustic lead take the lead but still keeps the bounce that has been prevalent on ‘Inside Out’. The good vibes pour out of the speakers as this perfect slice of indie pop sees The New Twentys lay back and let the song float by. After another one of their singalong chorus’s fades away, Wasp sweeps in to finish off ‘Inside Out’. Starting off with a gang vocal that will have crowds singing along in festival season, the buoyant guitar plays over the top of minimal drums to keep that indie pop pouring out of the speakers. The vocals seem to take on a different persona in each track on ‘Inside Out’ and it helps to keep things fresh.

Each song is a perfect slice of pop that will transport you to a sunny beach and put a cocktail in your hand. Seemingly purpose built for a festival, each song on ‘Inside Out’ is a singalong, dance along joyous act. So excuse me while I put ‘Inside Out’ on repeat and wait patiently for an album from The New Twentys, my new favourite band.