Through an unnerving noir mannerism, Brooklyn band Twin Guns capitalizes on a sinister and cinematic sound, delivering a sludgy combination of post punk tension and Spaghetti Western influences – with all the related "hallucidelic" imagery and hazy sonics. This surreal sound is complemented in the video for "Johnny’s Dead" (streaming below) by a dark atmosphere filled with symbolism that would make Nick Cave proud. Their third album, The Last Picture Show, released in 2015, provides an ominous journey that drifts between sober, shuffling tracks and more aggressive and provocative tunes, showcasing a band comfortable with wide array of musical styles. Catch Twin Guns at Bowery Electric tonight (07.20). – Tafari Lemma
