Peel Sessions 82-83
Fronted by sisters Gaye and Rachel Bell, the Edinburgh-based Twinsets were leading lights of the independent scene in the early 80s when their inspired blend of Motown pop-punk made them a fixture of the Scottish indie circuit.
But somehow, they never released a proper record. Until now, that is, when all their sessions for legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel are compiled as part of the ongoing series lovingly curated by Precious Recordings of London.
The Twinsets were Peel mainstays for a couple of years during which they visited the BBCâs famous Maida Vale Studios for three sessions. They recorded a mixture of their own originals plus some popular cover versions that were staples of their live show, such as Elvisâs Suspicious Minds and the Shangri Lasâ Sophisticated Boom Boom.
The band was featured in-depth in Carla J. Eastonâs much-acclaimed 2024 documentary Since Yesterday, which traces the evolution of trail-blazing Scottish girl group and female-led bands so often overlooked in the past.
Easton said the Twinsets seemed like âa really cool band, but you couldnât find the music anywhere.â Now you can, via this limited-edition 14-track LP, featuring unseen pics and sleeve notes by Gaye and Rachel Bell.
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Fronted by sisters Gaye and Rachel Bell, the Edinburgh-based Twinsets were leading lights of the independent scene in the early 80s when their inspired blend of Motown pop-punk made them a fixture of the Scottish indie circuit.
But somehow, they never released a proper record. Until now, that is, when all their sessions for legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel are compiled as part of the ongoing series lovingly curated by Precious Recordings of London.
The Twinsets were Peel mainstays for a couple of years during which they visited the BBCâs famous Maida Vale Studios for three sessions. They recorded a mixture of their own originals plus some popular cover versions that were staples of their live show, such as Elvisâs Suspicious Minds and the Shangri Lasâ Sophisticated Boom Boom.
The band was featured in-depth in Carla J. Eastonâs much-acclaimed 2024 documentary Since Yesterday, which traces the evolution of trail-blazing Scottish girl group and female-led bands so often overlooked in the past.
Easton said the Twinsets seemed like âa really cool band, but you couldnât find the music anywhere.â Now you can, via this limited-edition 14-track LP, featuring unseen pics and sleeve notes by Gaye and Rachel Bell.
