Alt-folk troupe Dark And Twisties release their debut LP ‘Ungrateful Women,’ a striking introduction to a band steeped in harmony and atmosphere. Blending traditional folk textures with modern, ethereal tones, the five-piece carve out a sound rooted in nature, shadow, and human complexity. This is a debut that lands with presence.
Formed by Sarah Birch, Kate Ronconi, Sarah Passmore, Danny Kilbride, and Huw Rees, the group has built momentum through intimate live performances and layered vocal interplay. Their chemistry feels instinctive. As Adam Walton of BBC Radio Wales notes, it is “a chemistry that is palpable and luminous.” The response across the alt-folk community has been immediate.
The title track explores the layered experience of womanhood, independence, friendship, and loss, balancing quiet reflection with emotional lift. Harmonies and counter melodies shape each narrative turn. Folk and Honey calls the release “a powerful and evocative debut,” a sentiment echoed by audiences drawn to its shadowed beauty.
Track Listing ‘Ungrateful Women’:
- This Time
- The Lonely
- Questions
- Oh Ma Belle
- The Wild
- Random Acts of Kindness
- Grace And Dignity
- Oh! Johanna
- Procrastination
- Ungrateful Women
- Flags