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Plenty of people are split on whether Pitchfork facilitates great music criticism or insufferable pretentiousness but most would agree that the site is one of the most influential music taste-makers the internet. So its a big deal with they announce a local release as "best new track"... 

Last week, Twerps' song 'Dreamin' joined tracks by Tame Impala and Cut Copy as the only Australian releases to have been singled out by Pitchfork in such a way. The song is simple, held together by a loose but tight rhythm section, boasting a couple of killer hooks, jangly guitars and sun faded production. A voice that sounds naive and adolescent. It's indicative of the whole album, life-affirming and compelling, executed gorgeously but casually.

Twerps - Dreamin by ChapterMusic

Twerps' debut self titled album rounds out a prolific period for their label Chapter Music. In the space of just a  few weeks, the small label has released universally acclaimed albums from Geoffrey O'Connor (immaculate synth pop), Dick Diver (crafted garage pop rock) and Laura Jean (stunning drama, amazing songs and voice). The four releases have kept this office's playlist filled since early October and are a testament to immaculate taste and hard work of Guy Blackman and Ben O'Connor, label owners, managers, directors and two of Australia's independent music heroes.