Emerging Metropolitan troubadours Terra Twin discuss a milestone 2024, and the release of their sophomore EP, “Static Separation“.

Thank the musical Gods—bands are exciting again! Wherever you look across the UK, there’s fresh and innovative groups putting a new spin on the drawn-out indie formula, approaching it from new angles sonically, thematically, visually and culturally. 

Terra Twin are among that cohort. The four piecer’s all-new sophomore EP, “Static Separation“ covers a lot of stylistic ground despite being less than 15 minutes long. It is, though, routed in an Americana-tinge that is bringing the best out of British bands right now. Frontman Maxim Baldry—whose polymathy saw him make inroads in the screen world by starring in Amazon’s The Rings Of Power—brings a visceral and fearless lore to his compelling performances, whilst the music is never stationary, always moving to some bountiful pasture anew. 

Wonderland caught up with Maxim, talking Terra Twin’s origins, a milestone 2024, and the making and meaning of the new EP.

Listen to “Static Seperation”…

Hey guys! How are you?

We’re currently in a rehearsal room preparing for our tour next month.

How do you reflect on your 2024? What are you most looking forward to in the new year?

2024 was a milestone year for us. We got to release our first EP, we signed to our label Dance To The Radio and we got to travel to a bunch of new cities across the UK with our music. This year we bring you our second EP and play our biggest headline tour.

Talk us through your origins as a band? How did you first meet and start writing together?

The band started out as a bedroom project whilst I was living and working in New Zealand. In London, it grew louder and heavier with the addition of Alex, Lewis and Jonny. Alex and I met at school. Lewis and Jonny we knew through friends.

What works so well about you as a band? Where does the chemistry stem from?

We write individually most of the time. Lewis would send me an idea. I would send him back a vocal take. We’d go back and forth and eventually end up in the studio. It allows the creative process to breathe and take form over time and I find it to be a really fulfilling way of working.

Where did the name Terra Twin come from?

They are words that make me feel grounded and connected.

If a listener wants to check your music out for the first time, what’s the best introduction track?

Our first EP is a good place to start. “Soup” is one of the first songs we recorded as a band. It took inspiration from a lot of artists we grew up listening to. Deerhunter, Wilco, Neil Young.

Maxim, how do you juggle your acting work with the band

Coffee. Sleep. Repeat.

Congratulations on your EP, “Static Separation”! How are you feeling about the release?

We’re very proud of this release. It encapsulates a very intense and turbulent period in my life.

It’s your sophomore EP, how does the new work compare with your debut?

I feel like it’s more muscular and heavy whilst maintaining the earthy qualities of our first EP. I find the acoustic guitar binds both EP’s together.

What has the creative process been for the EP?

It was wild and experimental. We recorded drums in a shed for “Again and Again”. We are eternally grateful for our producer, James Dring, for working with us again on this release. He nurtures our creative process despite our various DIY recording set ups and is very streamlined when it comes to studio time. It’s great to work with people who know what they want.

What’s the intentions behind the EP? What does it mean to you?

For me, this EP is about finding the courage to take the plunge. I hope it can help you find the grit to break a cycle if you are feeling trapped or lost. It helped me find the light.  

What do you hope the EP achieves?

Platinum by summer.

What does the future hold for Terra Twin?

More shows. More music. More cities.