They’re hardly the new kids on the block, but Romulus may well be your introduction to Perth’s Voltaire Twins. Jaymes and Tegan’s androgynous looks and dark electro beats suggest something along the lines of The Knife, but this is fairly straightforward new wave pop (plus, er, they’re actually a quartet). While their music is hardly ground-breaking, it’s so confident in its sound, grounded with such strong melodies and produced with such polish that it’s hard to ignore.
Like 2010‘s Cabin Fever, the Romulus EP is clear with its intent and fairly consistent, but there’s no denying the power of Romulus – a riveting cross between Ladytron and Pet Shop Boys – and Unearthed favourite Animalia over the two songs that follow. All of which suggests that Voltaire Twins are something of a singles band, though hopefully one with a full-length album on the way soon. If these four tracks leave you impatient for the next release, download a Moullinex remix of the title track from their website, where you can also watch the creepy taxidermy-themed clip for Animalia.
Best Track: Animalia
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BY CHRIS GIRDLER
