TWIN SISTER at El Mocambo (464 Spadina), Tuesday (July 19), 8 pm. $10. RT, SS. See listing.
Compared to the two EPs and several demos Twin Sister have released, their debut LP, In Heaven, is an assured step forward in the young band’s sprightly dream-pop sound. Due in September on Domino, it promises new electronic instrumental flourishes and more ambitious harmonies from ethereal singer Andrea Estella, who took charge during the recording process earlier this year.
“There’s a lot more of Andrea’s spirit in it,” says guitarist/singer Eric Cardona. “Certain songs she just took ownership of and directed. She’s very, very sure of herself, and that’s good because the other four of us can be very unsure and a little indecisive at times.”
Formed in 2008, Twin Sister are long-time friends Estella, Cardona, keyboardist Dev Gupta, bassist Gabe D’Amico and drummer Bryan Ujueta. They initially met through the teenage hardcore scene in Long Island.
“We want to keep learning new things and challenging ourselves with the types of singing we do,” says Cardona. “There’s gonna be a lot of variety in Twin Sister’s future, I promise you that.”
