You know it’s so easy to review certain bands, especially those who you simply adore. You hear their songs and words just flow out of you. Manchester band, Two Of The Same, are one of my favourite new British artists. Every single time I cover their music, I find myself typing a review in a record time. Their unique sound mixing grunge, Britpop and American power pop is electrifying, bitter-sweet and powerful in a strangely quiet way, even if the music is not quiet at all. Their newest single, “Fall” is the fifth (or rather sixth) release after “Dancing On the Landline”, “London”, “Occupation” and “Hidebound”, and again it’s their new best. Every single they issue is putting the awesomeness bar up higher and higher.
Official bio: Two Of The Same are an alternative indie rock/grunge pop female-fronted band, based in Manchester whose frontwomen happen to be Twins! They have a Wolf Alice/Wunderhorse sound to their music, with hints of Paramore and grunge-inspired tunes. The band has now played and headlined venues across Manchester, London and Leeds, including the O2 Islington, the Main stage at Band on the Wall, and many more. But are now on their way to releasing their 5th Single “Fall”. Already a staple of their live set, a favourite among fans and new audiences alike as well as having already been played on BBC Introducing twice, “Fall” captures the drive of the band’s heavier alternative influences such as, Paramore, Foo Fighters and Wunderhorse. Looking forward, 2026 is shaping up to be Two of the Same biggest year to date. The band currently consists of Ollie (guitarist), Sam (Drummer), Semi (bass) and Harriette & Charlotte (guitar and lead vocals).
While preparing to write the review, I noticed a few rather big changes about the group. First, one of their singles, “Evergreen” disappeared from their Spotify. I’m not sure why the band decided to remove the track, but chronologically “Evergreen” was their official debut and was published on the streaming platforms in April 2023. This would of course make “Fall” the sixth single, instead of the fifth, and remove the title of debut from “Dancing on the Landline” which came out nearly 8 months later in December 2023. You can still find the cover if you look online but the song seems to be gone from all their socials. Ehh, such a shame as it was the song that made me fall in love with the band. I hope they will decide to bring it back after reading this!
Second change was how the band is being referred to now in articles and posts. Two Of The Same no longer were described online as a duo, now it is a fully fledged 5 piece with three members: Ollie on guitar, Sam on drums, and Semi on bass. I mean this wasn’t particularly new, the girls have been performing with a backing band for nearly a year, but for the first time all three members were counted as part of Two Of The Same.
The third change was a change of the band member. When I was covering “Hidebound” in August of last year, the backing band consisted of Semi Adesegun, Same Byrne and Ed Warrington. The new bio no longer mentions Ed, his position as guitarist seems to be now filled by Ollie. Not sure if this is a temporary or permanent change of the line up but it is worth mentioning from a journalistic point of view.
The final, and probably the biggest change is how the Two Of The Same currently sound. From very poppy “Dancing on the Landline” and Cool Britannia inspired “Occupation”, the band has experimented with different styles and genres to be able to find their musical footing. It took them nearly two years, but I think they are finally in a place where they are comfortable and they enjoy creating music together. Their sound matured, it still has a pop vibe to it, but the band is not shying away from heavy guitars, almost heavy metal drumming or classic Manchester sound. Their previous single “Hidebound” was political and grunge flavoured. “Fall” is rooted in classic British rock, Manchester orientated but very similar in intonation, composition and structure.
“Fall” stands at 3 minutes and 32 seconds – the golden length for tracks on mainstream radio stations these days. It’s the fourth song that uses a private picture as a single sleeve cover. I’m not sure if those two people locked in what seems like a tender embrace, are again the relatives of Harriette and Charlotte Robinson, the twin front women of the band, but they look similar to the couple gracing covers of “London” and “Occupation”. The black and white picture is very beautiful, it makes you feel like you are looking at the family album. Using family pictures as single/album covers has a long rock and roll tradition with U2 Everclear, Blind Melon, The Carpenters and many others doing it with great success. Two Of The Same are joining a very prestigious club!
“Fall” is a mid tempo track with slower verses and upbeat rock and roll choruses where fuzzed guitars and drums are allowed to run a bit amok. Harmonies are tight, bass is pulsing and the sisters’ voices are perfectly matched. My favourite part of the song starts at exactly 2 minutes at the 45 second mark. The vocals fade and the rest of the band come into focus. Guitars are loud and distorted, drums feel like taken out of the 1970’s oi punk rock anti-capitalist anthem and the bass line reminds me of new romantics/cold wave aka OMD or Spandau Ballet. Everything is perfectly mixed and wrapped in a blanket of modern pop. In short – absolute perfection.
The girls recently posted pictures from Abbey Road Studios in London and I keep my fingers crossed for them finally being signed. Two Of The Same came a long way since 2023 but they are becoming a star on the British independent scene.
I can’t wait for the day they are at the top of the charts. It can’t come soon enough!
“Fall” is out now today.
Please follow Two of the Same online:
https://www.instagram.com/two.ofthesame/
https://www.tiktok.com/@two.of.the.same
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AH820JlmasyqE4zDqmZJw
Rita Dabrowicz
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