Nova Twins

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Love and South have been close friends since childhood and have played in bands that were often booked on the same bill. Both of them come from a mixed background; Love is of Iranian and Nigerian descent, and South is of Jamaican and Australian descent. (Georgia South's father, William South, is also a musician).{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2021/08/heavy-culture-nova-twins/|title=Heavy Culture: Nova Twins on Racial Identity, Representation, and More|website=Consequence.net|date=19 August 2021}} They formed a band together in 2014 named BRAATS. Later that year they settled on the name Nova Twins, and released their first song "Bassline Bitch" under that name, in April 2015.

{{cite web|url=https://whenthehornblows.com/content/2018/8/21/interview-nova-twins-the-lexington |title=Interview: Nova Twins - The Lexington |website=When The Horn Blows |date=2018-08-21 |access-date=2020-06-04}}{{Cite web|url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-nova-twins/|title=interview | nova twins|website=Schonmagazine.com|date=24 January 2018 |access-date=2020-06-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rightchordmusic.co.uk/nova-twins-bassline-btch/|title=Nova Twins. Bassline B*tch|date=2015-12-03|website=Right Chord Music|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-01}}{{cite web|url=https://eventseeker.com/artist/69087-nova-twins|title=Nova Twins - Artist Profile|last=|first=|date=|website=Eventseeker.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-02-11}} That song attracted the attention of independent label Robotunes,{{cite web|url=http://musicriot.co.uk/featured/bassline-bitch-nova-twins/|title="Bassline Bitch" – Nova Twins |website=MusicRiot.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-07-01}} which signed them and released their first self-titled EP in 2016.{{cite web | url=http://www.grande-rock.com/news/nova-twins-signs-robomagic-announces-debut-release |title = Nova Twins signs with Robomagic & announces debut release |website=Grande-rock.com|access-date=2020-06-04}}

After a show at French festival Rencontres Trans Musicales in December 2016, Nova Twins spent most of 2017 touring multiple countries and supported Prophets of Rage, after which Tom Morello named them "the best band you've never heard of".{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/nova-twins-being-black-women-doing-punk-music-is-political-2699278|title=Nova Twins: "Being black women doing punk music is political"|website=Nme.com|date=1 July 2020|access-date=21 October 2020}} They have since supported Muse,{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=Muse announce UK and Ireland tour, with support from Nova Twins |url=https://www.kerrang.com/muse-announce-uk-and-ireland-tour-with-support-from-nova-twins/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}} Wolf Alice, Bring Me The Horizon, Little Simz, Yungblud,{{Cite web |date=2022-06-11 |title=Live Review: YUNGBLUD / Nova Twins – 3Arena, Dublin 10,06,2022 |url=https://www.backseatmafia.com/live-review-yungblud-nova-twins-3arena-dublin-10062022/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Backseat Mafia |language=en-GB}} Dream Wife, Black Honey,{{Cite web|url=https://www.moles.co.uk/event/nova-twins/|title=NOVA TWINS|website=Moles.co.uk|access-date=21 October 2020}} Enter Shikari, Skunk Anansie,{{Cite web|url=https://artnoiseevents.com/4311/uncategorized/review-skunk-anansie-with-nova-twins-brighton-dome/|title=Review: Skunk Anansie with Nova Twins @ Brighton Dome|website=Artnoisevents.com|date=29 August 2019|access-date=21 October 2020}} MUNA,{{Cite web |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/muna-announce-spring-tour-with-nova-twins/ |title=MUNA announce spring tour with Nova Twins |website=BrooklynVegan |date=2023-01-10 |access-date=2025-04-15}} Foo Fighters,{{Cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-announce-2024-us-dates-with-nova-twins-3557381 |title=Foo Fighters announce 2024 US dates with Nova Twins |website=NME |date=2023-06-27 |access-date=2025-04-15}} and Lenny Kravitz.{{Cite web |url=https://theneedledrop.com/news/nova-twins-release-hard-hitting-new-single-monsters/ |title=Nova Twins release hard-hitting new single 'Monsters' |website=The Needle Drop |date=2025-03-01 |access-date=2025-04-15}} In 2017 they self-released the singles "Thelma & Louise" and "Mood Swings", and started their own custom clothing line called Bad Stitches.{{cite web|url=http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2017/06/26/track-day-1038-nova-twins-thelma-louise/ |title=Track Of The Day #1038: Nova Twins - Thelma and Louise | God Is In The TV |website=Godisinthetvzine.co.uk |date=2017-07-11 |access-date=2020-06-04}}

In 2018, Nova Twins self-released the singles "Hit Girl" and "Lose Your Head". They continued to tour with shows in Europe and America, including an appearance at the Afropunk festival in Brooklyn.{{Cite web|date=2018-04-26|title=PREMIERE: Rock duo NOVA TWINS are girl power on steroids in their latest banger|url=https://afropunk.com/2018/04/premeire-rock-duo-nova-twins-are-girl-power-on-steroids-in-their-latest-banger/|access-date=2021-08-16|website=AFROPUNK|language=en-US}} Towards the end of that year they started recording their debut album with producer Jim Abbiss.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-16|title=Nova Twins reveal new video for 'Play Fair'|url=https://originalrock.net/2020/09/16/nova-twins-reveal-new-video-for-play-fair/|access-date=2021-08-16|website=OriginalRock.net|language=en-US}} In 2019, they toured with Prophets of Rage. The singles "Devil's Face" and "Vortex" from their upcoming album were released with accompanying music videos. They also collaborated with several brands, including Dr Martens on a global campaign, contributing both music and visuals.{{Cite web|title=Meet the new gen rock duo on a quest to diversify the music scene|url=https://theface.com/music/nova-twins-dr-martens-georgia-south-amy-love-osheen-siva-shanell-brown?token=clylor2yifxa2tcp9nlzmzzgfslwzmzj|access-date=2021-08-16|website=The Face| date=5 February 2021 |language=en-gb}} It was revealed later in the year that they would release their debut album Who Are the Girls? in collaboration with Fever 333's label 333 Wreckords Crew.{{Cite web|date=2019-12-03|title=Nova Twins Sign to Fever 333 Singer's Label 333 Wreckords Crew|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/nova-twins-sign-fever-333-singers-label-333-wreckords-crew|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Revolver|language=en}}

Their debut album Who Are the Girls? was released on February 28, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/nova-twins-announce-debut-album-who-are-the-girls/|title=Nova Twins Announce Debut Album, Who Are The Girls?|website=Kerrang.com|date=3 December 2019 |access-date=2020-06-04}} Who Are the Girls? received positive reviews at Kerrang!,{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-nova-twins-who-are-the-girls/|title=Album Review: Nova Twins – Who Are The Girls?|website=Kerrang.com|date=28 February 2020 |access-date=21 October 2020}} Clash,{{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/nova-twins-who-are-the-girls|title=Nova Twins - Who Are The Girls?|website=Clashmusic.com|date=25 February 2020 |access-date=21 October 2020}} and elsewhere. The band won Best U.K. Breakthrough Band in the 2020 Heavy Music Awards.{{Cite web |first=Joe |last=DiVita |title=Complete Winners List: 2020 Heavy Music Awards|url=https://loudwire.com/2020-heavy-music-awards-winners-list/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Loudwire|date=4 September 2020 |language=en}}

Their second album Supernova was released on June 17, 2022 and described by The Guardian as “a mindblowing blast of distorted noise-pop – and destroys the narrative about who gets to make rock music”.{{Cite news |last=Petridis |first=Alexis |date=2022-06-16 |title=Nova Twins: Supernova review – explosive wit and anger from UK's finest rock duo |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/16/nova-twins-supernova-review-explosive-wit-and-anger-from-uks-finest-rock-duo |access-date=2023-12-19 |issn=0261-3077}}Supernova was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.{{Cite web|title=Mercury Prize: All you need to know about this year's nominees|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62255561|date=2022-08-25|website=BBC|language=en}} Lead single "Antagonist" won Best Independent Track at the AIM Awards 2022.{{Cite web |last=Graye |first=Megan |date=28 September 2022 |title=Wet Leg, Stormzy, Nova Twins among winners at AIM Independent Music Awards 2022 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/wet-leg-stormzy-winners-aim-independent-music-awards-2022-b2177306.html |access-date=19 December 2023 |website=Independent}} Nova Twins were named Band of the Year by Kerrang! Magazine in 2022 and nominated twice at The BRIT Awards 2023 in Group of the Year & Best Rock/Alternative Act categories.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-28 |title=Nova Twins are Kerrang!'s Band Of The Year: "It's such a big thing.… |url=https://www.kerrang.com/nova-twins-kerrang-band-of-the-year-interview-amy-love-georgia-south-supernova-2022/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2023 Group of the Year nominees announced |url=https://www.brits.co.uk/news/2023-group-of-the-year-nominees-announced |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=BRIT Awards |language=en}}

In 2022 Nova Twins played shows across the UK, EU and US, including a sold-out headline show at Electric-Brixton.{{Cite web |last=moonlightwrites |date=2022-11-15 |title=Live Review: Nova Twins+On Wednesdays We Wear Black+Aziya at Electric Brixton - Joyzine |url=https://joyzine.org/2022/11/15/live-review-nova-twinson-wednesdays-we-wear-blackaziya-at-electric-brixton/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=joyzine.org |language=en-US}} They covered Beyoncé’s "Break My Soul" as part of BBC Radio 1’s  Live Lounge Month.{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Tom |date=2022-09-28 |title=Check out Nova Twins electrifying cover Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' |url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/nova-twins-cover-beyonce-break-my-soul-radio-1-live-lounge-listen-watch-23349/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Rolling Stone UK |language=en-GB}} Later that year Nova Twins released their first official remix of Sam Smith’s "Unholy Feat. Kim Petras".{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=Nova Twins unleash epic remix of Sam Smith and Kim Petras' Unholy |url=https://www.kerrang.com/nova-twins-unleash-epic-remix-of-sam-smith-and-kim-petras-unholy/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}

In 2023, Nova Twins were the main support for the indie-pop band Muna during their Life's So Fun tour across their North American dates.{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Ellie |date=2023-01-11 |title=MUNA announce 'Life's So Fun' North American tour with Nova Twins |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/muna-announce-lifes-so-fun-north-american-tour-with-nova-twins-3378475 |access-date=2023-05-23 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Ahead of their 2023 Glastonbury performance on the Other Stage, Elton John praised Nova Twins, naming them as one of his top 4 acts to watch, claiming “these girls rock my world… they are just for me phenomenal”.{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=2023-06-22 |title=Elton John praises Nova Twins ahead of them appearing on same day at Glastonbury 2023 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/elton-john-praises-nova-twins-ahead-of-them-appearing-on-same-day-at-glastonbury-2023-3459595 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Nova Twins supported Muse during their arena tour for the UK and Ireland dates in September and October 2023. In 2024 the band featured on the Foo Fighters arena tour around the US. In March of 2025 they have also supported Lenny Kravitz in a few cities in Germany, Denmark and France. In the same period as the tour with Foo Fighters they recorded a new album with producer Rich Costey.{{Cite journal |last=Jamieson |first=Sarah |date=16 December 2024 |title=In The Studio: Nova Twins |url=https://diymag.com/news/december-2024-january-2025-class-of-2025-issue-lambrini-girls |journal=DIY Magazine |pages=4-5}} That album, Parasites & Butterflies, is scheduled for release om August 29, 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-10 |title=Nova Twins announce new album Parasites & Butterflies, and 2025… |url=https://www.kerrang.com/nova-twins-new-album-parasites-butterflies-single-soprano-uk-european-headline-tour-rock-rich-costey-amy-love-georgia-south |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}

Nova Twins have appeared on the front covers of Alternative Press,{{Cite web |last=Winwood |first=Ian |date=2022-02-23 |title=Nova Twins are making a difference in AltPress issue #402 cover story |url=https://www.altpress.com/nova-twins-interview-issue-402/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en-US}} NME,{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Jenessa |date=2021-09-10 |title=Nova Twins: "The massive surge of POC pop-punk and rock is an act of rebellion" |url=https://www.nme.com/big-reads/nova-twins-cover-interview-2021-pop-punk-bring-me-the-horizon-3041717 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Rock Sound, Upset, Notion,{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Sophia |date=2022-09-23 |title=AIM Awards 2022 Digital Cover: NOVA TWINS |url=https://notion.online/aim-awards-digital-cover-nova-twins/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Notion |language=en-GB}} Total Guitar, DSCVRD, and Kerrang! three times.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=In pictures: Kerrang!'s new issue launch party with Nova Twins |url=https://www.kerrang.com/in-pictures-kerrang-s-new-issue-launch-party-with-nova-twins/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}

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Nova Twins have been described by The Guardian as a "bass-heavy duo fusing grime and punk", and by NME as "the [band] rewriting the rules of alternative music."{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Jenessa |date=2021-09-10 |title=Nova Twins: "The massive surge of POC pop-punk and rock is an act of rebellion" |url=https://www.nme.com/big-reads/nova-twins-cover-interview-2021-pop-punk-bring-me-the-horizon-3041717 |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}

The girls were first inspired by the music of Destiny's Child. Upon moving to London, Love heard music by the MC5, the New York Dolls, Kiss, the Sweet and Led Zeppelin, gaining an appreciation for live concert performance. South was influenced by Skrillex and N.E.R.D., and especially with the way that Timbaland manipulated instruments with electronic processing. Love cites the soloing style of Jack White and St. Vincent as influential.{{Cite web|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/nova-twins-amy-love-georgia-south-supernova|title= How Nova Twins took their sound Supernova: "It's more like electronic music where the bass is so loud. Guitar is the texture in between"|work=Guitar World|first=Jenna|last=Scaramange|date=19 December 2022|accessdate=20 October 2024}} South praised the way that Missy Elliott "dresses how she wants to dress and how she wants to feel", and admired the "timeless" quality of her music. Love described how the Prodigy's "live energy is next to none."{{Cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/features/nova-twins-name-artists-that-have-influenced-their-musical-journey/JPY8Njk4Ozo/06-09-22|title=Nova Twins Name The Artists That Have Influenced Their Musical Journey|work=The Music|date=6 September 2022|first=Brenton|last=Harris|accessdate=20 October 2024}}

In 2021 Nova Twins penned an open letter to the MOBO Awards calling for them to introduce a Rock/Alternative category to their 2021 awards.{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Will |date=2020-11-30 |title=MOBO Awards respond to Nova Twins' call to introduce Rock/Alternative category at 2021 awards |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/nova-twins-call-on-mobo-awards-to-introduce-rock-alternative-category-to-2021-awards-2828466 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} In the letter they highlighted the need for expanded representation within the genre.The MOBO’s issuing a response via Twitter, stating the letter had been received and the matter being discussed internally. In 2022 MOBO Awards unveiled a brand-new category, Best Alternative Music Act with Nova Twins named as one of the first nominees.{{Cite web |author1=Rob Laing |date=2022-11-14 |title=Nova Twins, Skunk Anansie and Loathe among artists nominated in new Alternative Music category for the MOBO Awards 2022 |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/mobo-awards-alternative-category-nova-twins |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}}

In 2020 Nova Twins were named ambassadors for the Featured Artists Coalition, the UK trade body representing the specific rights and interests of music artists.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-13 |title=The FAC announces 15 new Artist Ambassadors plus support from Johnny Marr & Paloma Faith |url=https://thefac.org/news-directory/the-fac-announces-15-new-artist-ambassadors-amp-support-from-johnny-marr-amp-paloma-faith |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Featured Artists Coalition |language=en-US}} In 2021, on International Women’s Day, Music Venue Trust announced the band as patrons of their UK registered charity, which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues.{{Cite web |last=Krol |first=Charlotte |date=2021-03-08 |title=Music Venue Trust announce Nova Twins, HAAi and others as patrons on International Women's Day |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/music-venue-trust-announce-nova-twins-haai-and-others-as-patrons-on-international-womens-day-2895957 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} In the same year, the duo curated and released a 12 track limited edition LP entitled Nova Twins Presents: Voices For The Unheard.{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=2021-02-04 |title=Nova Twins curate new POC alternative compilation: "If people want rock to survive, they need to diversify" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/nova-twins-curate-new-poc-rock-compilation-racism-mobo-interview-voices-for-the-unheard-2872023 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} The project showcased the breadth and diversity of POC talent within punk, rock and alternative music genres - from established artists to emerging talent. The record was backed by Dr. Martens and released by Blood Records exclusively on vinyl, with 100% of proceeds donated to The Black Curriculum, a social enterprise that aims to improve the teaching of Black History throughout the UK.{{Cite web |title=Nova Twins {{!}} Voices For The Unheard |url=https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/dm-presents/nova-twins |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Dr. Martens |language=en-gb}}

In 2023, Nova Twins launched a scholarship with London’s international music school ICMP, covering the cost of one undergraduate student’s tuition fees for a  three year BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship degree.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-20 |title=ICMP launches Nova Twins Scholarship |url=https://www.icmp.ac.uk/news/icmp-launches-nova-twins-scholarship |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=ICMP |language=en}} The duo announced the scholarship on Twitter, stating: “Being given an opportunity can make all the difference and certainly if it wasn’t for the opportunities we’ve had, then Nova Twins wouldn’t exist as we do today.”{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=2023-04-29 |title=Nova Twins announce ICMP scholarship for budding musicians |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/nova-twins-announce-icmp-scholarship-for-budding-musicians-3437096 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}

• Amy Love – lead vocals, guitar
• Georgia South – bass guitar, backing vocals

• Who Are the Girls? (2020)
• Supernova (2022)
• Parasites & Butterflies (2025)

• Nova Twins EP (2016)
• Thelma and Louise EP (2017)
• Mood Swings EP (2017)

• "Hit Girl" (2018)
• "Mood Swings" (2018)
• "Lose Your Head" (2018)
• "Devil's Face" (2019)
• "Vortex" (2019)
• "Taxi" (2020)
• "Play Fair" (2020)
• "Antagonist" (2021)
• "K.M.B." (2022)
• "Cleopatra" (2022)
• "Puzzles" (2022)
• "Choose Your Fighter" (2022)
• "Monsters" (2025)
• "Soprano" (2025)

• Vibrations EP (2017) – "Vibrations – Remix" – Koder
• Unpaintable EP (2020) – "Flitch" – Tsar B
• Flitch EP (2020) – "Flitch" – Tsar B
• Post Human: Survival Horror (2020) – "1x1" – Bring Me the Horizon
• “Bad Trip” (2023) - Pussy Riot

• “Unholy” (2023) - Sam Smith ft Kim Petras

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• {{Official website|https://www.novatwins.co.uk/}}
• [https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/nova-twins-being-black-women-doing-punk-music-is-political-2699278 NME Interview]

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