The Twang are an acclaimed English indie rock band whose infectious blend of indie, Britpop and alternative rock has earned them a loyal following since forming in Birmingham in 2004. Led by Phil Etheridge alongside Jon Watkin, Stu Hartland and Ash Sheehan, the band first burst onto the national scene with their debut album Love It When I Feel Like This, which reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. Renowned for energetic live performances and anthemic tracks including 'Wide Awake', 'Either Way' and 'Two Lovers', The Twang are regularly hired to perform at festivals, corporate events and exclusive private functions, where their unmistakable sound continues to captivate audiences.
The band were formed after Birmingham's thriving indie music scene brought its members together, with early recognition arriving when NME highlighted the growing wave of talent emerging from the West Midlands. This exposure helped establish The Twang as one of Britain's most exciting new guitar bands before they released their debut single, 'Wide Awake', in 2007. Their debut album, Love It When I Feel Like This, followed later that year and became an immediate success, reaching No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart. The band built on this momentum with further releases, including Jewellery Quarter, 10:20, Neon Twang and If Confronted Just Go Mad, creating a catalogue that spans five studio albums and showcases their evolution while remaining true to their signature indie sound.
Across more than two decades together, The Twang have become a respected fixture of the British live music scene. They have performed at many of the world's biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Wireless Festival and Japan's Summer Sonic, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and indie music. Alongside extensive UK tours, the band have continued to release new music and perform to devoted audiences, cementing their reputation as one of Birmingham's most successful modern indie bands.
The Twang are celebrated for their high-energy live performances, crowd-pleasing setlists and authentic indie rock sound. Audiences continue to embrace favourites including 'Wide Awake', 'Either Way', 'Two Lovers' and 'Barney Rubble', while their years of touring have made them accomplished performers on stages of every size. Whether appearing at major festivals, headlining concerts or performing at corporate and private events, The Twang deliver an energetic show packed with singalong anthems, making them an outstanding choice for live entertainment.
- 2019 – Returned with their fifth studio album, If Confronted Just Go Mad.
- 2017 – Celebrated over a decade in the music industry with the release of the compilation album Subscription.
- 2014 – Performed at major UK festivals while supporting the release of Neon Twang.
- 2012 – Released 10:20, their third studio album.
- 2009 – Jewellery Quarter reached the UK Top 20 Albums Chart.
- 2008 – Completed extensive UK touring following the success of their debut album.
- 2007 – Performed at Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Wireless Festival and Japan's Summer Sonic.
- 2007 – Debut album Love It When I Feel Like This reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.
- 2007 – Debut single 'Wide Awake' introduced the band to a national audience.
- 2004 – Formed in Birmingham after emerging from the city's thriving indie music scene.
- 2004 – Received early national recognition after being featured by NME as part of the West Midlands' new wave of indie bands.
How to hire The Twang
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