Swansea-based alt-folk quintet Dark And Twisties have released their debut LP, Ungrateful Women, a masterful collection that blends traditional folk roots with ethereal, modern storytelling. Released on December 19, 2025, the album was recorded at Mwnci Studios and features the band’s signature three-part harmonies and intricate instrumentation, including fiddle, banjo, harp, and harmonium. The project serves as a poignant exploration of the female experience, navigating the delicate balance between solo independence and the weight of loneliness. Through stand-out tracks like “Oh! Johanna,” “The Wild,” and the title cut, members Sarah Birch, Kate Ronconi, Sarah Passmore, Danny Kilbride, and Huw Rees weave a landscape of “uplifting sadness” that captures the complexities of masking, loss, and the pursuit of a quiet life. Since emerging in 2023, the group has quickly built a loyal following for their ability to transport listeners into a transcendent, shadow-filled world where every harmony feels like a shared memory.