Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies

Once again bringing together electronica, industrial, grunge, and aspects of metalcore, Nova Twins infuse bouncy melodies and unabraded energy into every single track on their newest LP, ‘Parasites & Butterflies’. Ricocheting between these on-paper disparate elements, consumed purely by what sounds good, ‘Parallel Universe’ and ‘Sandman’ showcase just how far Nova Twins are willing to go in the pursuit of explorative sound. 

‘Hummingbird’ brings their eccentric vision to life with its mellow tempo before bursting through with vocals that would push the boundaries of any vocalist’s range. The consecutive ‘Hide & Seek’, ‘Hurricane’, and ‘Black Roses’ embody the metalcore ingrained in Nova Twins’ depths, honing in and refining their work in a way that feels a little monotonous. This, in combination with other slightly repetitive parts of the record (such as ‘Piranha’, ‘Monsters’ and ‘Drip’), can sometimes interrupt the world that Nova Twins have created in standout tracks like electro-industrial rap number ‘Soprano’, or adventurous opener ‘Glory’.