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Twin Falls is an indie electronic band from
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, England. Revolving largely around Luke Stidson, who previously ran the
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. The band has released two EPs and two full-length albums. Their debut album ''Slow Numb'' was self-released on 12 September 2011. The Lead single "Janie I will Only Let You Down" was play listed on
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, and BBC Radio Bristol throughout 2012. The single release included a remix by New York electronic artist
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. The follow up 'May All Your Dreams Be Full Of Light' arrived in 2013. The band also appeared live at the 2013
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on the BBC Introducing Stage. In March 2013 Luke was involved in a dispute with US musician
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over the use of the Twin Falls name. After a lengthy article that Stidson posted online was shared by a large number of people on
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, including radio presenter
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, Carrabba's act stopped any legal action and changed their name.


Discography

;Studio albums *''Slow Numb'' (2011) *''May All Your Dreams Be Full of Light'' (2013) ;Extended plays *''We Will Begin To Flicker'' (2009) *''The Seasoned Times'' (2010)


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* {{Authority control British indie rock groups British electronic music groups British folk music groups Musical groups established in 2009