Connecticut's TWITCH THE RIPPER is the brainchild of singer/songwriters Jon Dobyns and Lonn. The synthpop duo self-released a demo/EP followed soon after by their first full length album, "Bodiless", which received praise from multiple media outlets. Fearnet hailed: "It's their moody, 80s-influenced melodies and vocals that tie the whole package together, and that element has led many listeners to compare them favorably with the post-punk icons of that decade, including NEW ORDER and DEPECHE MODE!" Within weeks of the release of "Bodiless", and regional shows with NITZER EBB, XIU XIU and THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, TTR were selected to open for industrial legends, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT and 16VOLT on a full national tour, followed by tours with IMPERATIVE REACTION, GOD MODULE and SYSTEM SYN.
On record and throughout their live performances, the duo showcase a rare and honest vulnerability. With the heartfelt lyrical sentiments and human emotion, "Colorblind" is deep and alluring. As they dabble through all their new wave and post-punk influences, they drizzle early sounds of PET SHOP BOYS and NEW ORDER throughout the record, bringing a neoteric glamour to a familiar fashion.
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