THE TWANG

The Twang are an English indie rock band formed in Birmingham in 2004. The band has released five studio albums: Love It When I Feel Like This (2007), Jewellery Quarter (2009), 10:20 (2012), Neon Twang (2014), and If Confronted Just Go Mad (2019). They also released a B-sides compilation titled Subscription in 2017. The band’s lineup includes vocalist and guitarist Phil Etheridge, bassist Jon Watkin, guitarist Stu Hartland, and drummer Ash Sheehan. Their debut single, "Wide Awake," was released in March 2007, followed by their debut album, which reached number three in the UK charts. The second album, Jewellery Quarter, was released in August 2009 and reached number 20 on the UK album chart; it was produced by Neil Claxton of Mint Royale at Blueprint Studios in Salford. The third album, 10:20, was released in October 2012 and reached number 52 on the charts. Neon Twang was released in March 2014. The band gained national recognition after an article about music acts in the West Midlands was published by NME magazine.