Love and South have been close friends since childhood and have played in bands that were often booked on the same bill. Both of them come from a mixed background; Love is of Iranian and Nigerian descent, and South is of Jamaican and Australian descent. (Georgia South's father, William South, is also a musician). They formed a band together in 2014 named BRAATS, releasing the song "Bad Bitches" under that name. Later that year they settled on the name Nova Twins, and released their first song "Bassline Bitch" under that name, in April 2015. That song attracted the attention of independent label Robotunes, which signed them and released their first self-titled EP in 2016.
After a show at French festival Rencontres Trans Musicales in December 2016, Nova Twins spent most of 2017 touring multiple countries and supported Prophets of Rage, after which Tom Morello named them "the best band you've never heard of". They have since supported Wolf Alice, Little Simz, Dream Wife, Black Honey, and Skunk Anansie. In 2017 they self-released the singles "Thelma & Louise" and "Mood Swings", and started their own custom clothing line called Bad Stitches.
In 2018, Nova Twins self-released the singles "Hit Girl" and "Lose Your Head". They continued to tour with shows in Europe and America, including an appearance at the Afropunk festival in Brooklyn. Towards the end of that year they started recording their debut album with producer Jim Abbiss. In 2019, they toured with Fever 333 and again Prophets of Rage. The singles "Devil's Face" and "Vortex" from their upcoming album were released with accompanying music videos. They also collaborated with several brands, including Dr Martens on a global campaign, contributing both music and visuals. It was revealed later in the year that they had been signed to Fever 333's label 333 Wreckords Crew.
Their debut album Who Are the Girls? was released on February 28, 2020.[ Who Are the Girls? received positive reviews at Kerrang!, Crash, and elsewhere. The band won Best U.K. Breakthrough Band in the 2020 Heavy Music Awards. Their second album Supernova was released on June 17, 2022. Supernova was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
BASSLINE BITCH
NOVA TWINS Lyrics
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No cash
Tucked under collar tags
Dig it up dig it up
Dirty gold
Pick it up pick it up
They won't know
Talk trash
White noise
Disturbance flash
Turn it up turn it up
Heads will roll
Pick it up pick it up
Watch them fall
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Full stash
In hand
Perennial highs on tap
Dig it up dig it up
Dirty gold
Pick it up pick it up
They won't know
Fast track
The clash
London is calling back
Turn it up turn it up
Heads will roll
Pick it up pick it up
Watch them fall
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, treble down
Rock it, whip it, snatch it, tick it, turn it, burn it, kick it down
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, treble down
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, rock it,
Whip it, snatch it, tick it, turn it, burn it, treble kick it down
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
The song "Bassline Bitch" by NOVA TWINS is a high-energy anthem celebrating the power of the bass line. The first stanza encourages listeners to look for "dirty gold" on a budget, highlighting the importance of resourcefulness in the music industry. The song also references drug culture with "bad hash" and "perennial highs on tap," indicating a certain rebelliousness against mainstream societal norms. The chorus then declares the band's intention to "murder that bass line bitch," promising to blow the audience's mind with their music and to strip away any pretentiousness or false image ("slap that look right off your face").
The second stanza again references the underground music scene, describing it as a "fast track" with a nod to the iconic punk band The Clash and their song "London Calling." The chorus is repeated multiple times, each time with an added section of rapid-fire verbs that encourage the listener to dance and fully engage with the music.
Overall, "Bassline Bitch" is a celebration of the power of music and the importance of being true to oneself, as well as a call to reject societal norms and embrace a rebellious spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Glad rags
Dressed up nicely
No cash
No money
Tucked under collar tags
Hidden away jewelry, potentially expensive
Dig it up dig it up
Find something valuable
Dirty gold
Something illegal or unethical that is lucrative
Pick it up pick it up
Take advantage of the situation
They won't know
Do it secretively
Bad hash
Low quality drugs
Talk trash
Speak negatively about someone
White noise
Noise that is meaningless or disruptive
Disturbance flash
Disruptive moment or movement
Turn it up turn it up
Increase the volume, intensify the situation
Heads will roll
There will be consequences
Watch them fall
See others fail
You know what time it is
It's time to take action
Murder that bass line bitch
Dominate the music scene
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll impress you
We'll slap that look right off your face
We'll shock you
Full stash
Large quantity of something valuable
In hand
In one's possession
Perennial highs on tap
Easy access to drugs or other illegal activities
Fast track
Quick path to success
The clash
A conflict or disagreement
London is calling back
A reference to punk rock culture and rebellion
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and energy
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, treble down
Instructions for manipulating the bass line in a musical context
Rock it, whip it, snatch it, tick it, turn it, burn it, kick it down
More instructions for manipulating the bass in a musical context
Writer(s): Nova Twins
Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EfflorescentSkies
From Sonic Hits website:
Glad rags
No cash
Tucked under collar tags
Dig it up dig it up
Dirty gold
Pick it up pick it up
They won't know
Bad hash
Talk trash
White noise
Disturbance flash
Turn it up turn it up
Heads will roll
Pick it up pick it up
Watch them fall
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Full stash
In hand
Perennial highs on tap
Dig it up dig it up
Dirty gold
Pick it up pick it up
They won't know
Fast track
The clash
London is calling back
Turn it up turn it up
Heads will roll
Pick it up pick it up
Watch them fall
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, treble down
Rock it, whip it, snatch it, tick it, turn it, burn it, kick it down
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, treble down
Slap it, lick it, switch it, pluck it, twerk it, turn it, rock it,
Whip it, snatch it, tick it, turn it, burn it, treble kick it down
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
You know what time it is
Murder that bass line bitch
We'll blow your mind with it
We'll slap that look right off your face
@NovaTwinsMusic
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@88StevoStin88
Going to see you with KO KO MO, third of march! Kiss from Belgium. StevO
@christopherhughes3338
I watched the Nova Twins yesterday at the Gibraltar Music festival. Excellent performance very enjoyable. I’m normally more Jazz and Classics but this group has a real presence and I couldn’t help but watch them.
@OdeToAphrodite
It's genuinely such a shame this music video doesn't even have one million views, it's actually one the best things I've ever heard!!! Fell in love with it right away.
@Sachistar7591
I have been searching for Black female rockers and HERE YOU ARE. A- class.
@thecosmicblueautie
Tamar-Kali, Suffrajett, Skinny Girl Diet, Big Joanie, and The Skins are more of them.
@blablabarb
Black people invented Rock 'n Roll. FYI
@Sachistar7591
Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them all out.
@Sachistar7591
Obviously we did lol. What I meant was that I had trouble finding them. I like their specific aesthetic.
@chrisedwards3214
+Lightning Pill militia vox, straight line stitch