Twist Helix - Machinery (2020)

The time has come! Twist Helix have finally released their second album ‘Machinery’.
After our past reviews of ‘Frida Kahlo’ and ‘Vultures’ it has been a long time coming but we have finally got the whole album.
With 11 tracks diving between English and Spanish it is original in its own rights, deciding what direction to go in and exactly when to do it.
Pouncing over the indie disco rhythm, 80’s synth work and distinctive vocal hooks, there is no mistaking the works of Twist Helix. Having created their own unique sound, genre boundaries have become obsolete for this trio allowing them to test the waters and dive into unmarked musical territories.
The album is unique and for many people may require an open mind, but it’s totally worth it. With a host of English and European fans backing them as well as BBC Introducing North East and Radio3(Spanish national radio).
Its light and bouncy, hopping from track to track on a retro, punk-driven space hopper. Even some of the darker tracks with a clear, strong political message are somewhat bubbly still.
From explosive openers to the new wave charisma, it is a completely refreshing cocktail of sound, shaken and poured to cleanse your palate of the usual repetitive sounds coming out of the industry.
On creating their second album, Twist Helix added: “Machinery’ is everything that we wanted to say about our experience as a band; The way the industry works and how it contributes to the wider culture.
“It’s the most political release we’ve made, but also the most personal. We’ve finally found our voice.”
If one thing is certain, it is that their voice is their own. Free from the restraints of genre and the pressures to sound a certain way. Twist Helix are on a roll, especially since this is their second album in only two years.
So, open your mind, plug yourself in and drink in what Twist Helix have to offer.
Listen to ‘Machinery’ here.