Modcast #106: The Twerps

Summary: Melbourne group The Twerps released their self-titled debut late last year and took a special place on our stereo/in our hearts. Case in point, Tim from Cut Copy highlighted them in his Best of 2011 list. (Some extra trivia for the train-spotters/liner-note readers, that's not the only Cut Copy link, their bass player, Rick, worked at Alter design, the good folk who designed all the 'Zonoscope' artwork.) They've just announced a bunch of dates across Australia (American friends stay tuned for news on this front), so make sure you catch them! They've also made a pretty sweet Modcast for your listening pleasure this week, check it out there's some real gold in there. Tour dates Feb 8 - Corner Hotel, Melbourne Mar 2 - Phoenix Public House, Melbourne Mar 9 - The Standard Mar 12 - Corner Hotel, Melbourne Mar 13-18 - Twerps play SXSW, Austin, Texas Mar 19 - May 6 - US tour, full details to be announced. Tracklist 1. Junior Byles - Da Da 2. Anika - No One's There 3. S'Modern - Miss Smodern 4. The Field Mice - Canada 5. Gene Clark - Life's Greatest Fool 6 Doug Hream Blunt - Gentle Persuasion 7. The Dentists - I Had An Excellent Dream 8. Total Control - Retiree 9. Chris Spedding - Get Outa My Pagoda 10. Arthur Russell - Planted A Thought 11. Nico - I'll Keep It With Mine 12. Laurie Anderson - Born, Never Asked