Twin XL (band)

Twin XL originally formed in 2017 by Cameron Walker, who was a part of synth-pop band Nekokat and brothers John and Stephen Gomez who are also a part of pop rock band The Summer Set.[3] The group met over a decade ago playing in different bands and in early 2017, they met at a LA house party and decided to try a day in the studio together thus forming the band.[6][7] According to singer Cameron Walker, guitarist John Gomez had thought of the name Twin XL.[1] Throughout their time as a group, they have opened for bands such as, iDKHOW and The Maine.[8][9]

The group released their debut single "Good" in October 2018.[10] It is the band's first song to hit the charts peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and number 43 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.[9] Their debut EP How to Talk to Strangers was released on March 1, 2019.[2] Two other singles were released from the EP: "Sunglasses" and "Friends".[11][12] In support of the EP, the group joined Jukebox the Ghost and the Mowgli's on a spring tour in 2019.[13]

The group joined Fitz and the Tantrums on the "All the Feels Tour" in early 2020.[14] After the release of their EP, they have released multiple singles and collaborated with artists such as, American Teeth and Little Hurt. Brennan Benko started off as a session and touring drummer for the band until it was later revealed on Twitter that he officially joined the group in 2021.[15][16] In 2021, they released their second EP Slow Heart (Reimagined) which included the single "Slow Heart".[17] Additionally, the group also released an online video game for the song.[18] In 2022, the group released two singles, "Upgrade" featuring American pop rock band Dreamers and "Seasonal Depression". The band released their debut studio album, Hyperfantasia on May 19, 2023.[19] The group also released the lead single from the album, "Animal" on April 21, 2023.[20] The album contains previous singles such as "Problematic" and "Lemonade".

Their music has been featured in commercials and trailers for networks such as Disney and ABC.[21]

The group cites inspiration from bands such as, Foster the People, Chvrches, MGMT and The Cure.[22] Walker-Wright stated that those bands influenced their synth and poppy sound.[23] The group also stated that they write and produce the music themselves.[5][23] Their musical style has been described as, alternative pop,[1] indie pop,[24][25] synthpop, and rock.[2]

Current members

• Cameron Walker – lead vocals, guitar (2018–present)
• John Gomez – guitar, backing vocals (2018–present)
• Stephen Gomez – bass, synthesizers (2018–present)
• Brennan Benko – drums, percussion (2021–present)

Former touring members

• Dave Briggs – drums, percussion (2018–2019)[23]
• Kyle Rodgers – drums, percussion (2020)