Vanishing Twin
British psychedelic pop group
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Vanishing Twin are a London-based experimental trio, founded in 2015. The group is led by singer and guitarist Cathy Lucas, formerly a member of Fanfarlo,[1] and have released four albums: Choose Your Own Adventure (2016), The Age of Immunology (2019), Ookii Gekkou (2021), and "Afternoon X" (2023). The band's name refers to the fetal absorption of Lucas's twin during pregnancy.
- Cathy Lucas
- Valentina Magaletti
- Susumu Mukai
- Phil M.F.U.
- Tony Blackburn
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| Genres | Experimental |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | www |
The band consists of Cathy Lucas on vocals, Valentina Magaletti on drums (whose credits include Bat for Lashes and Gruff Rhys’ Neon Neon project),[2] and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin).[3][2] Lucas was previously a member of Fanfarlo.[3] "The group’s cosmopolitan membership initially reflected its mission to synthesize psychedelic traditions around the globe, from tropicalía to kosmische rock."[2] Their sound has been compared to the band Stereolab and is described as Brazilian psych-jazz as well as a psychedelic, experimental pop ensemble.[2]
In 2016 their debut album, Choose Your Own Adventure, was released on Soundway Records.[3] In 2017, they released the EP Dream By Numbers.[3] Their second album, The Age of Immunology, was released in 2019 on Fire Records.[3][4] Writing for Pitchfork, Stuart Berman gave the album a rating of 8/10, praising Lucas' vocals.[2] On 15 October 2021, they released their third album, Ookii Gekkou, again on Fire Records.[5] It was written and recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown.[6] Their fourth album, Afternoon X, was released 6 October 2023 on Fire Records, receiving "universal acclaim" reviews from critics on Metacritic.[7][8]
Discography
Albums
- Choose Your Own Adventure (2016)
- The Age of Immunology (2019)
- Ookii Gekkou (2021)
- Afternoon X (2023)
EPs
- Dream by Numbers (2017)
- Between Magic & Machines (2018)
