Twat Union, South London’s feminist chaos-pop-punk sextet, are gearing up for a Glastonbury Festival appearance that promises to be as as riotous and thought-provoking as their debut EP, “Don’t Look It In The Eye.“
We caught them recently at Bearded Theory Festival, and they lit up the tent…
WARNING: this won’t be the gig for you if you are the sort of person who posts about ‘not wanting their music spoiled by politics…’
A recent Guardian ‘ones to watch’ feature described them as putting on: “blistering live shows skewering the letdowns and joys of life as women…”
The band, affectionately known as The Twats, have quickly garnered attention for these wild, immersive, gigs and their trademark provocative humor blends punk energy with theatrical flair and a keen social conscience.
Their music gleefully tackles important topics with a refreshing blend of sass, tongue-in-cheek humor, and defiant joy.
Challenging Misogyny in Music
The track “Singer of the Band” directly confronts the sexism faced by female musicians. As the band themselves commented, this “thrashy anthem” is for “all female musicians [who] will have an experience that they could tell you about where they have been spoken to as if they don’t know how to play their instrument.” This resonates with their broader message of pushing back against assumptions and underestimation based on gender.
Body Positivity and Feminine Experiences
Tracks like “UTI” and “Little Pink Drill” exemplify their brutally honest and self-deprecating humor. “UTI” turns a common, often dreaded, female experience into a “ridiculously catchy chorus,” proving that “raw, real” topics can be “unexpectedly joyful in their defiance.” “Little Pink Drill” is a “deliberately unsubtle” and “innuendo-filled banger” that cleverly critiques pink culture while celebrating female pleasure. “Danger Boob” further champions body positivity.
Dating in the Modern Age
The track “Red Flag” satirizes “dating nightmares,” with the band playing on the contradiction of knowing the warning signs but still wanting the person to like you. This track showcases their ability to infuse humor into relatable, sometimes dark, experiences.
Unapologetic and Provocative Identity
Across all their work, a central theme is their “brash nature and unwillingness to compromise.” As one review states, “Nothing about Twat Union screams quiet sophistication, these girls are dirty, honest and loud, and they own it.” They pride themselves on creating spaces that are “equal parts joyful, irate, empowering, and silly, allowing people to laugh and scream at the same time.” Their live shows are described as “part punk gig, part comedy show,” featuring props, line dancing, and shouting, promising a “chaotic punk experience unlike any other.”
Broad Appeal and “Twat Treatment”
Despite their provocative name and challenging themes, Twat Union boast a multi-generational fanbase, with devotees ranging from “4 to 97.” Their gigs are even humorously “prescribed to treat broken hearts,” offering what they themselves call the “Twat Treatment.”
Twat Union’s Glastonbury set is sure to be an unmissable event, delivering a potent blend of sharp social commentary, laugh-out-loud humor, and an exhilarating live performance that leaves audiences both dancing and giggling.
But as we say, if you prefer your musicians to leave politics in the dressing room you need to catch the monorail…probably to a different festival.
Check out what others have said:
- EP Review: Twat Union – Don’t Look It In The Eye from Joyzine: https://joyzine.org/2025/04/04/ep-review-twat-union-dont-look-it-in-the-eye/
- TWAT UNION Sign To Alcopop! Records + Announce Debut EP ‘Don’t Look It In The Eye’ from Soundsphere Magazine: https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/twat-union-sign-to-alcopop-records-announce-debut-ep-dont-look-it-in-the-eye/
- Twat Union – Don’t Look It In The Eye | EP Review from Noizze: https://www.noizze.co.uk/twat-union-dont-look-it-in-the-eye-ep-review/
- London’s TWAT UNION Satirise Dating Nightmares On New Single ‘Red Flag’ from Click Roll Boom: https://www.clickrollboom.co.uk/news/londons-twat-union-satirise-dating-nightmares-on-new-single-red-flag/
- Twat Union flip dating disasters into punk satire with ‘Red Flag’ from Culture Addicts: https://cultureaddicts.com/twat-union-flip-dating-disasters-into-punk-satire-with-red-flag/
- EP REVIEW: Don’t Look It In The Eye – Twat Union from Distorted Sound Magazine: https://distortedsoundmag.com/ep-review-dont-look-it-in-the-eye-twat-union/
- Twat Union – “Singer of the band” single review from Indieterria: https://vanadianavenue.co.uk/2025/03/03/twat-union-singer-of-the-band-single-review/
