TWST
Thousands of bedroom producers mimic the sounds of mainstream pop, but few actually pull off its heart-stopping sense of scale. twst is one of them – Laura Snapes, The Guardian
Thousands of bedroom producers mimic the sounds of mainstream pop, but few actually pull off its heart-stopping sense of scale. twst is one of them – Laura Snapes, The Guardian
Born in Barry, Wales, twst (she/they) spent their early years working in their dad’s chicken factory. At 14, they left home and school, relocating to a studio in the South Wales Valleys. There, they immersed themselves in internet culture and taught themselves production, laying the foundation for their sound.
Their debut EP TWST0001 introduced a digital enigma—fusing subversive songwriting with themes of online identity, surveillance, and female empowerment. The EP earned praise and remixes from Clams Casino, AmPm, and Hudson Mohawke, with coverage in The Guardian, Paper Magazine, and more.
2024 marked a breakout year with TWST0002 (Upgraded). Its lead single was featured in Charli XCX’s BRAT launch set, picked up by Jaguar on Radio 1, and gained traction on TikTok. twst supported MØ, played Focus Wales, Reeperbahn, and toured Asia.
Following SXSW Austin 25’, twst was also booked for SXSW London and went on to support Orla Gartland on her sold-out UK tour, performing at the iconic Kentish Town Forum. Looking ahead, she’ll join Blusher and Jessica Winter on their UK/European tours, perform with Selector Radio at Osaka World Expo 25’ further solidifying her reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting live emerging acts.
Twst recently performed at Village Underground where she showcased her new EP which is dropping imminently.